Latest News Roundup: 17th May 2024

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Written By Graham LeTissier

Published: 17/05/24

Above is a roundup of the latest news affecting community pharmacy owners and their teams in Scotland.

In this week’s roundup... Our Policy & PR Pharmacist Sarah Scott discusses the visit of MSP Brian Whittle at McConnell Pharmacy and CPS' recruitment plans, our Digital Communications Assistant Graham LeTissier talks about the Prescription Collection Courier Service and new Lyme Disease UK resources for pharmacy Teams.

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Brian Whittle MSP Visits McConnell Pharmacy

Prescription Collection - 21st May 2024

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Lyme Disease Resources for Pharmacy Teams

 
 
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