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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
NSS Cumulative Statements
NSS have confirmed that the final cumulative statements have all been sent to contractors detailing information about payments received by contractors during the nDCVP implementation and resultant estimated payment process.
Verification Certificate Renewal Reminder
NSS have asked us to remind you of the requirement to renew the verification certificate which need to be completed before the 24th March 2024.
NHS Scotland's SWAN Connection Upgrade
NHS Scotland, in collaboration with BT, is set to enhance the Scottish Wide Area Network (SWAN), benefiting over 6,000 sites, including pharmacies.
PCA(P)(2024)01 - Discontinuation of Print Copies of BNF & BNFC
This Circular advises NHS Boards and healthcare professionals that print copies of the British National Formulary (BNF) and BNF for Children (BNFC) will no longer be provided
Private CD Prescriptions and Requisitions
Any private prescribing of controlled drugs must be done on a specific PPCD(1) form, which can be ordered by prescribers once they have registered with a relevant NHS Health Board.
Correction Notice: Revised Circular to be Issued for PCA(P)46
Following the release of PCA (P)(2023) 46 Amendments to the Drug Tariff Part 11 Discount Clawback Scale, it was brought to our attention that the annex within the circular had a number of anomalies within of negative percentages.
£500 Claim for Locum & Sessional Staff
Please find below the details from the Scottish Government for the Locum Claim Form for the £500 payment.