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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
Keep Antibiotics Working Campaign
Our colleagues at Scottish Government have asked us to share the 'Keep Antibiotics Working' Campaign, which aims to promote safe and sustainable antibiotics use ahead of this year's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024.
Rethink Dementia Campaign Launched
Our colleagues at Scottish Government, in collaboration with COSLA have launched the ‘Rethink Dementia’ Campaign on Wednesday, 4th September 2024. The campaign encourages people to 'Rethink Dementia' as evidence shows social contact can help alleviate some symptoms commonly associated with dementia and help them stay well for longer.
Rethink Dementia Campaign Launch Announcement
Our colleagues at Scottish Government, in collaboration with COSLA have announced an upcoming launch of the ‘Rethink Dementia’ Campaign. The campaign will launch the 4th September 2024.
For Information: Early Prisoner Release Scheme
The Scottish Government have enacted an early release from prison scheme for low-risk offenders in a bid to ease overcrowding.
Disclosure of Rape or Sexual Health - Guidance for Healthcare Professionals
Our colleagues at the Scottish Government have asked us to disseminate the following information to pharmacy teams:
Letter from Chief Pharmaceutical Officer Alison Strath
The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Scotland has written a letter of thanks to CP teams across Scotland
A Letter From Scot GOV
As we approach the festive period, we wanted to thank pharmacy teams for your hard work in the recent period of high demand. The community pharmacy network is a vital part of our public health response to COVID-19
National Guidance for Child Protection
The Scottish Government has now published the National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 with a suite of accompanying documents:
PCA(P)(2021)11 - Test Kit Distribution Service
Following the successful launch of the service, this circular will clarify the requirements for and the importance of reporting supply of kits to ensure proper remuneration for their distribution.
Dealing with Anxiety?
Feeling anxious about restrictions being lifted? The National Wellbeing Hub has developed new resources aimed at health and social care workers in response to reports of increased levels of anxiety
Scottish Government Local Hero Campaign
At CPS, we carry out activities to raise the profile of community pharmacy so that we can showcase the amazing work you and your teams do each and every day in support of your local population.
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.
PCA(P)(2021)09 - Dispensing Pool
The Scottish Government have released circular PCA(P)(2021)09 which advises of changes to the Drug Tariff with respect to remuneration arrangements to regulate the delivery of the remuneration Global Sum for 2020/21.
PCA(P)(2021)08 - Lateral Flow Devices
The Scottish Government has just today released a circular detailing a funded Pharmacy Collect service through which the public can access Lateral Flow test Devices (LFDs).
PCA(P)(2021)07 - Additional PGDs
Circular PCA(P)(2021)07 advises that Patient Group Directions (PGDs) supporting two further common clinical conditions will be added to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service.
Engaging with the Scottish Government
We are pleased to welcome a new team as part of the Health portfolio of Scottish Government (see below).
PCA(P)(2021)06 - NHS Medicines Delivery Service
Circular PCA(P) (2021) 1 set out the arrangements for a time-limited medicines delivery service to be deployed by the Community Pharmacy Network to support winter pressures, NHS remobilisation and our National Strategic Framework during the COVID-19 outbreak.
PCA(P)(2021)05 - Amendments to the Drug Tariff
This circular sets out to community pharmacy contractors and NHS Boards the details of the community pharmacy funding arrangement 2021-22. This forms part of the 3 year settlement introduced in April 2020.
PCA(P)(2021)04 - Serious Shortage Protocol
This Circular provides an update To advise of a serious shortage protocol in place for levothyroxine 12.5 microgram tablets.
PCA(P)(2021)03 - Medicine Care Review
This Circular encloses Directions and a service specification for the Medicines: Care and Review service.