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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
Join the Fight Against Rising Oral Cancer
Scotland has seen an increase in the incidence of oral and oropharyngeal (throat) cancers in the last 30 years with rates significantly higher in Scotland than the UK average
New Services Department
We are pleased to report that CPS has gone through a recent restructure which sees the Support Services and Pharmacy Services teams joining together to become the new Services Department.
PCA(P)(2021)17 - Guidance and Referral Form for Treatment of Minor Eye Conditions
This Circular provides updated guidance for both community optometry and community pharmacy teams and an updated referral form for the assessment and treatment of minor eye conditions.
Pharmacy's Role In The Early Detection of Cancer
Our colleagues at NHS GG&C and Cancer Research UK have asked us to extend all community pharmacy team members an invite to an upcoming webinar on detecting cancer early
Covid-19 Test Kit Distribution Service Update
PCA(P)(2021)13 detailed from Monday 27th September 2021, community pharmacy contractors that participate in the Pharmacy Collect offer
Truss Measured and Fitted Payments
In recognition of the increased work involved for measuring and fitting a Truss it has been agreed with Scottish Government that the remuneration for this is now set at £250.
PCA(P)(2021)16 - NHS Pharmacy First Scotland: Service Requirements
This Circular reminds community pharmacy contractors of the requirements of delivering the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service
PCA(P)(2021)15 - Post-Registration Foundation Pharmacy Programme
This Circular sets out the arrangements for the Community Pharmacy NHS Post Registration Training Programme and instructions for community pharmacy contractors on completion of grant applications.
Adjusted Prices Review
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.
Supporting People in Later Life
Our colleagues at Strathclyde University are undertaking research into what supports people to remain active and independent in later life.