Home > Latest News
Latest News
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
PCA(P)(2024)22- Serious Shortage Protocol for Cefalexin 500mg Tabs
To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for cefalexin 500mg tablets, from 6 August 2024 to 27 September 2024.
PCA(P)(2024)21- Serious Shortage Protocol for Ramipril 2.5mg Tabs
To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for ramipril 2.5mg tablets, from 6 August 2024 to 15 November 2024.
Respiratory Section of the Approved List Section 2.2
There has been an update to the respiratory section of the NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service Approved List of Products. This means that there are no longer any products listed under cough. It was agreed to remove Simple linctus sugar free, all pack sizes.
Prescription Collection: Tuesday, 6th August 2024
Your next Parcelforce prescription collection is coming up on Tuesday, 6th August 2024.
Weekly eNewsletter 1st August 2024
To view our latest eNewsletter through your browser, please click on the link
Adjusted Prices Review and Part 7 Additions & Deletions August 2024
As a part of our work with the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland, we regularly raise lines of concern and work to secure adjusted prices for these. We also work with them regularly to review lines which have now stabilised and remove these as appropriate.
NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List of Products
There has been an update to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List.
Consultation on Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults
The Scottish Parliament are looking for views on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. This bill would introduce a lawful form of assisted dying for people aged 16 or over with a terminal illness.