The latest Scottish Pain Pharmacy Network newsletter highlights pain management developments, CPD opportunities and prescribing resources.

As an Independent Prescriber Pharmacist, you will play a crucial role in enhancing patient outcomes and supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with patients, providing consultations, advice, and prescription services directly.

Part-time Pharmacist opportunity in Turriff with a family-run independent pharmacy group focused on community healthcare.

Our colleagues at the GPhC Inspectorate have asked us to pass on a friendly reminder as to the procedures required for Community Pharmacies to appropriately deal with Private Prescriptions for Controlled Drugs. 

If you have completed your Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing Training on the Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) / PSD Scotland (formerly NES) Programme, a Teach & Treat (T&T) session at one of the hubs is included as part of your programme. 

Seriouse Shortage Protocols for selected Estradot® patches and Creon® capsules have been extended until 8th January 2027.

Practical guidance to help pharmacy teams avoid courier collection issues and ensure prescription bags are collected correctly.

October 2026 Scottish Drug Tariff changes including Part 7 additions, deletions and updates to adjusted price arrangements.

The Sustainable Prescribing and Therapeutics Programme, are seeking examples of best practice in effective medicines use and approaches on reducing medicines waste within different healthcare settings

Support Pharmacist Manager opportunity across Tayside, Perthshire and Forth Valley with Davidsons Chemists.

Lead Davidsons Chemists' busy South Street pharmacy in Perth, with opportunities to develop services, teams and prescribing skills.

New drug death figures reinforce the need for a nationally commissioned substance use service and a stronger role for community pharmacy.

Updates to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List from October 2026, including new formulary entries and eczema products.

Full-time or part-time Pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager opportunity at Leuchars Pharmacy, including prescribing and clinical service delivery.

Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) has agreed a funding settlement with the Scottish Government for 2026/27, providing increased funding certainty for Scotland's community pharmacy network.

Join Healthful Pharmacy Cardonald as an Independent Prescriber Pharmacist and support community health in Glasgow. Competitive salary and supportive team.

Healthful Pharmacy Rothesay is recruiting a Pharmacy Manager to lead patient‑centred care, clinical services and community pharmacy delivery.

Details of the 2026/27 community pharmacy funding package, including Global Sum, guaranteed funding and remuneration arrangements.

The Scottish Parliament recently debated the growing challenge of health misinformation, including its impact on public confidence in healthcare and vaccination programmes.

Important information on Post Registration Foundation Training and Community Pharmacist Independent Prescriber training opportunities.