CPIP training and qualification
Pharmacist Data Collection
The team at Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) are currently working with Scottish Government (SG) and Public Services Delivery Scotland (PSDS) on the budgeting and training requirements for Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribers (CPIP).
- Closing date
- 23rd November 2026
- Shared with
- PSDS only
Background
Why we are asking
This work is very important as it will support the delivery of the ambition to have a prescribing service available in the majority of community pharmacies by the end of the decade.
The aim is to determine the current levels of training and qualification, as well as what the requirements for these will be in the future. The first stage of this is to gather details from the full community pharmacist network, including pharmacists and all pharmacist manager roles in owner, employee, and locum posts.
In order to collate the data, we need all pharmacists in the community network to complete a questionnaire, giving us current contact details, training status, and future plans. Information will be securely stored, held by CPS, and shared only with PSDS with whom there is a CPS data sharing agreement in place.
Please complete the questionnaire below by 23rd November 2026.
Questions? If you have any questions, please get in touch on enquiries@cps.scot
Thank you, your response has been received
Your details will help CPS, SG and PSDS plan the budgeting and training requirements for CPIP.
If you have any questions, please get in touch on enquiries@cps.scot