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

Check out our Monthly Planner: key dates, deadlines and events for community pharmacy in Scotland, all in one place and updated throughout the month.

Newly qualified Pharmacist Independent Prescribers are invited to share their experiences as part of a University of Strathclyde study.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Applications are open until 30 September 2026 for the Post-Registration Programme for Pharmacists (Scotland).

A reminder for contractors to review PVG Scheme membership records and ensure relevant pharmacy staff are correctly linked to their employer.

A new Video Remote Interpreting pilot will launch in community pharmacies on 5 October 2026 to support BSL users accessing services.