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The content below contains the latest news affecting community pharmacy owners and their teams throughout Scotland. If you can’t find something or you have a question please get in touch with us at webteam@cps.scot
Medicines Care and Review (MCR) Ready Reckoner
This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.
CPS/NES IP Trainee Courses – Action Required
Community Pharmacy Scotland / NHS Education for Scotland Independent Prescribing trainees for June and September 2025 must return forms confirming details. Contact us with any questions.
Contractor Contact From nDCVP Payment System
NSS may contact your pharmacy via email when a reimbursement claim lacks sufficient detail for a dispensed item. These messages are sent from the nDCVP payment system to your pharmacy’s generic email address.
Pharmacist, Edinburgh
Join Broughton Pharmacy’s growing team in Edinburgh. Full or part-time role with IP support. Apply by 20 November 2025.
Norwegian Visitor to Edinburgh Pharmacy
Last week, Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) welcomed a visitor from Norway to Edinburgh. Birgitte Lloyd, President of the Norwegian Association of Pharmacists was in Scotland to learn more about the Scottish Community Pharmacy contract and services, as well as build on her own knowledge of Scottish culture.
FAST Educational Sessions Available for Pharmacy Teams
The Scottish Government are funding training for Primary Care teams to more quickly identify the symptoms of a stroke.
Pharmacy Technician, Glasgow, Lenzie
Our local store in Lenzie is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join their very knowledgeable team. The store offer a ranges of services and Pharmacy 1st plus
Weight Management & Community Pharmacy in Scotland
Community Pharmacy Scotland calls for the community pharmacy network to be commissioned to deliver a national NHS weight loss service, focussing on the direct use of medicines.
Prescription Collection Courier Service: 21st October 2025
Your next courier collection is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.
Relief Pharmacist, Airdrie North Lanarkshire
Boots are currently looking for an experienced pharmacist to join our Pharmacy team at Boots in North Lanarkshire.
Pharmacy Technician, Braehead
Our pharmacy in Braehead is looking for a pharmacy technician to join their team on a full time basis.
Pharmacy Technician, Galashiels
Boots Galashiels store is looking for a pharmacy technician to join their well established team.
Pharmacist Manager, Dundee
Join Houston Pharmacy in Dundee as a Pharmacist Manager. Lead services, support your community, and grow your clinical career. Apply by 03/10/25.
Non-Pharmacist Pharmacy Manager, Inverkeithing
Join Lindsay & Gilmour Inverkeithing as a Non-Pharmacist Pharmacy Manager. Lead a dedicated team and deliver exceptional community pharmacy care.
Pharmacist, Campbeltown
Join Boots Campbeltown as a Pharmacist. Deliver expert care, support your community, and make a difference in a trusted local pharmacy.
Relief Pharmacist, North Lanarkshire
Join Boots North Lanarkshire as a Relief Pharmacist. Work across multiple stores, deliver expert care, and make a real impact in your community.
Pharmacist, Thornhill
Join Boots Thornhill as a Pharmacist. Work with great support, DSP automation, and make a difference delivering expert care to your community.
Pharmacist, St Andrews
Join Boots St Andrews as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber. Deliver expert care, lead a great team, and support your local community.
Pharmacist, Isle of Skye
Join Boots in Portree, Isle of Skye as a full-time Pharmacist. Great team, IP support, benefits & career growth. Apply by 28 October 2025.
Applications open for CPHB Associate Members
At Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS), our Community Pharmacy Health Board (CPHB) committees are at the forefront of local service negotiation.
