Important update on courier bags and prescription collections for community pharmacy teams, including new process and key dates.

This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.

Update to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List from 1 June 2026, including changes for oral thrush and allergy treatments.

Update on Drug Tariff Part 11 clawback scale for community pharmacy contractors in Scotland from April 2026.

Watch this Community Pharmacy Scotland Ask Me Anything session on the Unscheduled Care Service, featuring CPS's Policy team Gordon Winter, Adam Osprey and NHS24's Martin Burnside.

A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.

An update on changes to Part 7 of the Scottish Drug Tariff for June 2026, including one new addition.

The policy team at Community Pharmacy Scotland is recruiting! Are you interested in how services are developed and implemented at a national level, or want to be involved in where the profession is headed next? 

Support Emma’s incredible Highland challenge and help fund a charity making a real difference across Scotland.

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.

CPS Charity Golf Day returns on the 4h September 2026. Limited sponsorship packages and team spaces remain, support Blood Bikes Scotland.

Community Pharmacy Scotland can support you through the PVG Scheme application process with checks, countersigning and submission to Disclosure Scotland.

One year after quitting smoking, Graham reflects on how support from his local community pharmacy helped him gain control, build confidence, and achieve lasting change.

A new report published by Public Health Scotland show that community pharmacy continue to play an important role in supporting the health and wellbeing of people across Scotland

The Shortage Reporter is now working as intended following recent issues. Guidance on how to use the tool and report concerns.

An update following the Scottish Parliament elections, outlining CPS engagement with political parties and next steps to support community pharmacy priorities.

An update from the CPS Board highlighting three key areas under discussion in May 2026, including Pharmacy First, adjusted prices and Council planning.

Highlights from the CPS bi‑annual Council meeting in Edinburgh, including discussions on Pharmacy First, workforce transformation and contract updates.

Following prior agreement with the Scottish Government, May Part 7 prices have been redetermined to add a small value to the tariff from 1^st May 2026.

This year, we are proud to support Blood Bikes Scotland as our charity partner and help raise awareness of the incredible work their volunteers do to support NHS Scotland and local communities across the country.