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Second Pharmacist, Dundee
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist role in Dundee with flexible hours, no management responsibilities and opportunities to develop NHS and private services.
CPS Charity Golf Day 2026: Five Weeks To Go
Five weeks to go until the CPS Charity Golf Day 2026. Enter a team, sponsor the event, donate a raffle prize or support Blood Bikes Scotland.
BBC Radio Scotland Discussion on GP walk-In Centre Data Publication
This week, CPS Policy and Development Pharmacist Gordon Winter joined BBC Radio Scotland’s Drivetime programme to discuss what the data means for community pharmacy and the wider primary care landscape.
NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service Turns 6
Six years of NHS Pharmacy First Scotland, with more than 1.9 million people using the service and continued expansion of independent prescribing.
Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey 2026
A national workforce survey will take place in September 2026 to support community pharmacy workforce planning across Scotland.
Pharmacy Manager, Fife
Join Omnicare Pharmacy in Fife as a Pharmacy Manager. Competitive salary, great benefits, and career development. Apply by 31st August 2026.
Updates for all Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribers (CPIP) and Trainees
Latest update for Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribers and trainees, including training pathways, next steps and upcoming support.
Pharmacist, Cleland
Pharmacist opportunity at Cleland Pharmacy & Travel Clinic, delivering NHS and private services within an independent community pharmacy.
Pharmacy Assistant / Dispenser, Dumbarton
Pharmacy Assistant and Dispenser role in Dumbarton. Join a growing community pharmacy team with training and development opportunities.
Relief Pharmacist, Dundee
Flexible Relief Pharmacist role across Broughty Ferry and Dundee, supporting NHS and private services within an independent pharmacy team.
NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service - Supporting Information
Find patient information resources, Approved List and guidance for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service.
Pharmacy Manager – Independent Prescribing Pharmacist, Aberdeen
Independent Prescribing Pharmacist opportunity in Aberdeen, with structured leadership support and opportunities to grow clinical services.
PCA(P)(2026)11 - Ramipril SSP Extended Until October 2026
The Serious Shortage Protocol for ramipril 1.25mg capsules has been extended until 30th October 2026. Read the latest guidance for pharmacies.
NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service - Processing Claims
The top question for this week is around the processing of claims for the service.
PCA(P)(2026)10 - Extension to SSP: Estradot Patches and Creon Gastro‑resistant Capsules
Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Estradot® (estradiol) transdermal patches, a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) product, which were due to expire on 10 July 2026, have been extended until Friday 2 October 2026.
Newly Qualified CPIP Employee Pharmacists
Congratulations to everyone who has recently passed their IP Courses. Well done!
Teach and Treat (T&T) Opportunity
Calling all CPS/PSDS Funded Newly Qualified CPIP Employees!
Congratulations on passing your CPIP Course!!!
PSD Scotland: Renew ePharmacy Certificates by 25th August 2026
Important message from PSD Scotland
Pharmacist Manager - Insch
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a GPhC-registered Pharmacist to join N.S Wilson Ltd, an established independent community pharmacy serving the local community in Insch, Aberdeenshire.
Pharmacist Manager, Balintore
Balintore Pharmacy is looking for a Pharmacist Manager who wants more than ticking boxes and checking scripts.
