Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribers and Trainees - Please Keep Us Informed

Latest News2025Apr-25Independent Prescribing
Written By Community Pharmacy Scotland

Published: 03/04/25

It is important that we have an up to date record of our CPIPs and Trainees. If there are any changes to your circumstances, please let us know by completing the attached form and sending it to us on  enquiries@cps.scot.

 
 
Related Articles
Weekly Newsletter: 3rd April 2025
Weekly Newsletter: 3rd April 2025

Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and Community Pharmacy vacancies within the network.

Pharmacy Manager, Wishaw
Pharmacy Manager, Wishaw

Deans Pharmacy in Wishaw seeks a manager for one of Scotland's busiest pharmacies, offering robotic dispensing and a 24-hour collection point. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Competitive salary offered. Apply Now!

NHS Pharmacy First Approved List Updated April 2025
NHS Pharmacy First Approved List Updated April 2025

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

Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribers and Trainees - Please Keep Us Informed
Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribers and Trainees - Please Keep Us Informed

It is important that we have an up to date record of our CPIPs and Trainees. If there are any changes to your circumstances, please let us know by completing the attached form and sending it to us on  enquiries@cps.scot.

Adjusted Prices Review and Part 7 Changes
Adjusted Prices Review and Part 7 Changes

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. We also work with them regularly to review lines which have now stabilised and remove these as appropriate.

NES Pharmacy Foundation Training Year Facilitator Recruitment for 2025/26
NES Pharmacy Foundation Training Year Facilitator Recruitment for 2025/26

NES are now in the process of gathering expressions of interest for FTY facilitators to support online and in-person training sessions for the next cohorts of NES FTY students in 2025/26. 

Importance of GP34s
Importance of GP34s

When submitting your bundle of prescriptions to P&CFS, one of the things that should always be included is your yellow GP34 form, as it is a legal requirement. You will need to have counted your prescription submission before completing, which involves totalling your number of forms and items.

Hub and Spoke Dispensing - UK Government Confirms Approach
Hub and Spoke Dispensing - UK Government Confirms Approach

Late last week, the UK Government confirmed that they will soon make the necessary changes to the Human Medicines Regulations 2012 to enable 'hub and spoke' dispensing between different legal entities (businesses), which is not currently permitted.

GP Records Access in NHS England
GP Records Access in NHS England

Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) welcomes the recent development in England of community pharmacist access to patient GP record data on medications, investigations and observations. Whilst positive developments have been made in Scotland.

NHS Operational Improvement Plan: NHS Pharmacy First Expansion
NHS Operational Improvement Plan: NHS Pharmacy First Expansion

The Scottish Government has published its NHS Operational Improvement Plan, which describes how the commitments outlined in the First Minister’s January speech will be delivered. In his speech, First Minister John Swinney announced plans to make it easier for people to see a first point of contact with the NHS, for example a community pharmacist. The Operational Improvement Plan states that the Scottish Government will further expand the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service, enabling community pharmacists to treat a greater number of clinical conditions.

Launch of NHS Education for Scotland eLearning Module on Menopause
Launch of NHS Education for Scotland eLearning Module on Menopause

NHS Education for Scotland have launched a new eLearning module on menopause, and it is available now on Turas Learn: Menopause Module.

April 2025 Part 7 Publishing
April 2025 Part 7 Publishing

Please note: Due to ongoing discussions with Public Health Scotland (PHS) the final round of Adjusted Prices for March are likely to be agreed and published on Tuesday 1st April 2025.

PCA(P)(2025)03 - Serious Shortage Protocol For Estradot® Patches
PCA(P)(2025)03 - Serious Shortage Protocol For Estradot® Patches

This Circular advises community pharmacy contractors that the Serious Shortage Protocol for Estradot® (Estradiol) 50 micrograms / 24 hours transdermal patch (SSP079), a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) product, due to expire on 21 March 2025 has been extended until Friday 4 April 2025.

Weekly Newsletter: 27 March 2025
Weekly Newsletter: 27 March 2025

Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and Community Pharmacy vacancies within the network.

Women’s Health Resources
Women’s Health Resources

NHS Inform offers Women’s Health pages with advice and support. Resources for promoting these pages and raising awareness about endometriosis are available from the SG Campaign Resource Centre. Community pharmacies in Scotland provide support for women’s health issues through Pharmacy First.

Prescription Collection Courier Service: 3rd April 2025
Prescription Collection Courier Service: 3rd April 2025

Your next courier collection is scheduled for Thursday, April 3rd, 2025. We have produced the following guidelines for your prescription bag submissions.

Updated information on Teach & Treat Hubs
Updated information on Teach & Treat Hubs

Community pharmacists who completed the CPS/NES Independent Prescribing Training can attend a Teach & Treat (T&T) session after qualifying and completing four Clinical Skills days. These sessions, led by experienced prescribers, offer valuable support. New hubs are now open in Saracen Pharmacy and Garscadden. For details, check your TURAS account.

NES Foundation Training – Opportunity to Support Development of the National Assessment  
NES Foundation Training – Opportunity to Support Development of the National Assessment  

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is seeking volunteers to help develop the Pharmacy Foundation Training assessment for 2025. Subject matter experts are needed for 45-minute interviews via phone or Microsoft Teams to create scenarios for Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs). Interested individuals should contact Jo at Work Psychology Group to schedule an interview. No financial compensation is provided.

Patient Registration Service - Maintenance Downtime
Patient Registration Service - Maintenance Downtime

Our colleagues at NSS have let us know that there is planned downtime of the patient registration service from 6pm on Friday April 4th to 8am on Monday the 7th of April.

Pharmacist, Lochgilphead
Pharmacist, Lochgilphead

FT/ PT Pharmacist role days negotiable for local community Pharmacy in Lochgilphead. Would suit experienced or newly qualified pharmacist looking for a stable work/learning environment. Potential to support Independent Prescribing course should this be desirable. Possible live in accommodation due to location.

Medicines Care and Review (MCR) Ready Reckoner: 24th March 2025
Medicines Care and Review (MCR) Ready Reckoner: 24th March 2025

This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.

Weekly Newsletter: 20th March 2025
Weekly Newsletter: 20th March 2025

Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and Community Pharmacy vacancies within the network.

Pharmacy Dispenser, Airdrie
Pharmacy Dispenser, Airdrie

As a Senior Dispenser, you will be a key player in the smooth operation of our luxurious, high-end pharmacy, where we pride ourselves on delivering premium service in a spacious and elegant environment.

Spring COVID-19 Vaccination Programme 2025
Spring COVID-19 Vaccination Programme 2025

The Chief Medical Officer along with the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer and the Interim Chief Nursing Officer has writing to provide members with important details regarding the 2025 Spring COVID-19 vaccination programme, which will run from 31st March to 30th June 2025.

Top Three Items Currently Under Review By The CPS Board
Top Three Items Currently Under Review By The CPS Board

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.

Independent Prescribers Meeting - Thursday 27th March 2025
Independent Prescribers Meeting - Thursday 27th March 2025

We are pleased to confirm that the next Independent Prescribers meeting will take place on Thursday 27th March 2025.

Calling Community Pharmacy Independent Prescriber Trainees on Jan 25 and Mar 25 CPS/NES Funded Courses
Calling Community Pharmacy Independent Prescriber Trainees on Jan 25 and Mar 25 CPS/NES Funded Courses

You will have received a form in February, directly from CPS, asking you to send details for your organisation's finance lead and inviting you to join the CPS WhatsApp Groups. If you have not completed and returned the form, you need to do so asap.

Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways – Key Questions Series
Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways – Key Questions Series

As part of the policy team’s involvement on the Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways programme we are looking for your input on some key questions to help inform how the system is built.

Specialist Pharmacy Service Resource
Specialist Pharmacy Service Resource

The Specialist Pharmacy Services (SPS) website represents a valuable resource to Pharmacy teams and is well worth taking a look at for those not already aware of it.

Concerns Grow After A Sudden Increase In Overdoses In Scotland
Concerns Grow After A Sudden Increase In Overdoses In Scotland

Recent reports have highlighted an increase in sudden collapse after injecting or smoking heroin. This appears linked to a rapid onset into overdose and multiple repeat doses of naloxone being required to reverse overdose.

Community Pharmacy Scotland
Previous

NHS Pharmacy First Approved List Updated April 2025
Next

Adjusted Prices Review and Part 7 Changes