The approved list of products for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Service has been updated from the 1st March 2025.

Due to the day on which the 1st March falls this year, we will publish the March edition of Part 7 on the website slightly later than usual, early next week.

We are pleased to let you know that there are two new Teach and Treat Hubs coming in April. The new hubs will be in Saracen Pharmacy and Garscadden Pharmacy, and will support the delivery of the Teach & Treat sessions.

Congratulations to everyone who has recently passed their Independent Prescribing Courses. Well done! Once you have had the chance to celebrate, here are some details for next steps.

As part of the preparations for the recruitment process for the summer 2026 intake of Foundation Training Year (FTY) trainee pharmacists,

Your next courier collection is scheduled for Thursday, March 6th, 2025. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.

From 4th November 2024, the Ask for ANI scheme has no longer been available in pharmacies. However, the Safe Spaces scheme has continued in over 6,000 Pharmacies, Banks and Building Societies across the UK. The Safe Spaces scheme is overseen by Scottish Women’s Aid/Hestia.

Do you have questions about NHS Pharmacy First Scotland / NHS PFS Plus and or the UCF Module?

New resources have been developed to support healthcare professionals in the management of Valproate prescribing.

Our Community Pharmacy Health Board (CPHB) committees are at the forefront of local service negotiation. Currently, a number of our CPHB Committees have vacancies available for Associate Members for the term 2025-2028.

Vicky Park, a Senior Educator with NES Pharmacy, is currently looking for participants for an MSc research project on the remote assessment of physical assessment skills, which may support our understanding of assessment options going forward.

This Circular advises community pharmacy contractors that the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for cefalexin 125mg / 5ml oral suspension sugar free due to expire on 31 January 2025 has been extended until Friday 2 May 2025.

Join our small, friendly team as a Pharmacy Dispenser! We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to ensure safe and efficient medication dispensing. This part-time role (22.5 hours/week) involves accurate medication preparation, excellent customer service, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Previous experience and strong organizational skills are preferred. Apply now to make a difference in patient care.

The CPS Board is currently discussing and reviewing the following top three items. While these are still "works in progress" and specific details are not yet available, further information will be provided as it becomes available.

Your next courier collection is scheduled for Thursday, February 20th, 2025. As this is a particularly busy period for community pharmacies, please note the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, you will be working within the pharmacy serving the community of Niddrie. This is an exciting and varied role, ranging from giving advice on the sale of medicines to the delivery of all technical aspects of dispensing, whilst ensuring the efficiency of the dispensary operations and processes. Working as part of a dynamic team within the pharmacy, you possess a natural ability to provide friendly and courteous customer service and have excellent communication skills. As an integral part of the team, you will contribute to the consistent delivery of the highest quality pharmaceutical care to the communities we serve.

We are excited to announce an opening for a Manager at our Niddrie Mains Road Pharmacy.

It’s that time of year again when we open up places for our Charity Golf Day! CPS is delighted to be hosting its 11th Annual Charity Golf Day on Friday, 9th May 2025, at the stunning Mar Hall Golf & Spa Resort.

NES Pharmacy are pleased to announce that they have updated their Pharmacy GPhC Initial Education and Training reforms for 2025-26 - Communications page on TURAS to better inform you of the changes to and requirements for Foundation Training Year 2025/26.

Our colleagues at Scottish Government have launched he Mind to Mind campaign which encourage people to look after their mental wellbeing. In this article you will find campaign resources that will help you spread the word within your community.