CEO Matt Barclay reflects on how community pharmacies support Scotland through the busiest month of the year.

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

This Circular advises Health Boards and community pharmacy contractors that four UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Estradot® (estradiol) transdermal patches, 

Pharmacy professionals in NHS Scotland are encouraged to explore an exciting research development opportunity from the Chief Scientist Office (CSO).

CP IP trainees on June 25, Sept 25, and Jan 26 courses, return your CPS funding form ASAP. No action needed if already submitted. Contact enquiries@cps.scot.

CPS is reviewing budgets and training needs. Complete and return the CP IP Training form by January 5, 2026. Contact enquiries@cps.scot for help.

Discover CPS’s 2026 vision to expand pharmacy consultations, boost prescriber access, and improve women’s health services across Scotland.

We have put together the following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the circularPCA P(2025)24.

Support NHS 24’s ‘Powered by People’ campaign this winter. Share resources promoting digital health services as the first point of care.

The community pharmacy network in Scotland already offers up consultations for minor illnesses, usually without the need for an appointment, across all 1,200+ sites as part of the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service.

Four new items added to Part 7 of the drug tariff for December 2025. Check the latest updates and contact CPS for more information.

Your next courier collection is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.

Last Thursday the CPS team held a webinar which covered the recent changes to NHS Pharmacy First Scotland remuneration, and gave attendees the opportunity to ask questions of the team.

CPS hosted a Scottish Parliament event to promote the 2026 Manifesto, focusing on Prevent, Detect, and Treat strategies for better health outcomes.

This Circular advises Health Boards and community pharmacy contractors that two UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Creon® gastro-resistant capsules both due to expire on 21 November 2025 have been extended until Friday 16 January 2026. 

CPS/NES CP IP trainees starting January 2026: Look out for an email with payment and support group details. Complete and return ASAP.

We can now confirm that if you are a locum, it is a legal requirement for you to have a PVG in order to take on work as a pharmacist, with each pharmacy business engaging their services listed as an interested party.

The attached document below is a series of key facts, guidance and information relating to the NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) (PF(S)), the Scottish Community Pharmacy service for the pharmaceutical care of acute common clinical conditions.

CPS updates on rejected item reporting for Pharmacy First claims. Learn common reasons for rejection and how to avoid them.

CPS Manifesto 2026 calls for early illness detection and targeted diabetes screening through community pharmacy to improve health outcomes.