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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
NES Post Registration Foundation Programme
Our colleagues at NES have asked us to pass on the following information about the support they are able to offer to trainee Pharmacists who are sitting their registration assessment for the first time this month but do not pass
Registration Exam July 2021
Our colleagues at NES have asked us to pass on the following information about the support they are able to offer to trainee Pharmacists who are sitting their registration assessment for the first time this month but do not pass
PCA(P)(2021)10 - Stationery Arrangements
Circular PCA(P)(2021)10 advises NHS Boards of the procedures for community pharmacists who are qualified independent prescribers (IPs) to obtain NHS prescription stationery for use when providing the NHS Pharmacy First Plus service in community pharmacies.
Unscheduled Care PGD
We work closely with our colleagues at NHS24 to do everything we can to support the use of the unscheduled care PGD, so that the vast majority of patients have uninterrupted access to their medication.
Gluten Free Food Service
The GFFS has been reviewed and the payment structure has been altered to better support the workload in Community Pharmacy.
£500 Claim for Locum & Sessional Staff
Please find below the details from the Scottish Government for the Locum Claim Form for the £500 payment.
Post Reg Foundation Programme
Information for pharmacists who may wish to join the programme in September 2021.
Adjusted Prices Review
As a part of our continuing discussions with the SG and PHS, we regularly raise lines of concern and work to secure adjusted prices for these.