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PHS Poster Campaign: “Be The early Bird” - Detect Cancer Early
Community pharmacy teams are asked to display the Be the Early Bird poster and support the Scottish Government’s cancer awareness campaign.
PVG Requirements for Locum Pharmacists
Locum pharmacists in Scotland must meet new legal requirements under the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
PCA(P)(2026)19 - Creon® Serious Shortage Protocol Correction
Correction to Creon® SSP information: SSP061 is extended until 8th January 2027, while SSP060 expired on 2nd October 2026.
In the Media: Community Pharmacy’s Voice on Winter Health
Today, I represented Community Pharmacy Scotland on BBC Scotland television and BBC Radio Scotland, discussing the availability of private flu vaccinations in community pharmacy and how people can prepare for winter
CPS Monthly Planner & Reminder
Check out our Monthly Planner: key dates, deadlines and events for community pharmacy in Scotland, all in one place and updated throughout the month.
Pharmacy Manager - Duns
Pharmacy Manager opportunity with a family-run community pharmacy group offering training, career development and a supportive working environment.
Dispensing Assistant / Technician Vacancy - Haddington
Join Haddington Market Street Pharmacy as a Dispensing Assistant or Technician, with full-time and part-time opportunities available.
Pharmacist - Edinburgh
Pharmacist vacancy at New Town Pharmacy in Edinburgh, with support for Independent Prescribing and flexible part-time hours.
Share Your Experience as a Newly Qualified Independent Prescriber
Newly qualified Pharmacist Independent Prescribers are invited to share their experiences as part of a University of Strathclyde study.
Scottish Pain Pharmacy Network Newsletter
The latest Scottish Pain Pharmacy Network newsletter highlights pain management developments, CPD opportunities and prescribing resources.
Pharmacy Manager - Dedridge
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.
Pharmacist - Aberdeenshire
Part-time Pharmacist opportunity in Turriff with a family-run independent pharmacy group focused on community healthcare.
Procedure for Dispensing Private Prescriptions for Controlled Drugs
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.
Teach & Treat Hubs for Independent Prescribers
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.
PCA(P)(2026)18 - SSPs for Estradot® and Creon® Extended
Seriouse Shortage Protocols for selected Estradot® patches and Creon® capsules have been extended until 8th January 2027.
Avoiding Prescription Courier Collection Issues
Practical guidance to help pharmacy teams avoid courier collection issues and ensure prescription bags are collected correctly.
Scottish Drug Tariff Update October 2026
October 2026 Scottish Drug Tariff changes including Part 7 additions, deletions and updates to adjusted price arrangements.
Quick Survey: Help Shape NHS Scotland Waste Management
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 - Scotland
Support Pharmacist Manager opportunity across Tayside, Perthshire and Forth Valley with Davidsons Chemists.
Pharmacist Manager - Perth
Lead Davidsons Chemists' busy South Street pharmacy in Perth, with opportunities to develop services, teams and prescribing skills.