This consultation seeks views on eight identified outcomes which describe what good looks like with respect to palliative care services in Scotland. Below is a short explanation of the strategy, and Community Pharmacy Scotland’s submitted response to this consultation.

The 'Keep Antibiotics Working' Campaign aims to promote safe and sustainable antibiotics use ahead of this year's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024 (18-24 November 2024).

Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing. To view our latest Newsletter through your browser, please click on the link.

This is a friendly reminder about your next courier collection. The collection will take place on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024. In the article below we have some important information about the next collection.

Our colleagues at Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAF) are looking to raise awareness of the work that they do, as well as how Community Pharmacy can help support the rapid treatment of pupils at school where emergency treatment is necessary.

Join NES webinars for community pharmacy: EHC and Bridging Contraception update on 20 Nov, and Respiratory Conditions on 3 Dec. Access new Migraine Management resources on Turas Learn, supporting clinical skills and professional growth.

The Right Care Right Place campaign launches this week with campaign assets now available for use across partner channels.

Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) has been selected as a finalist in the Best Membership Support category at the Association Excellence Awards 2024, which will take place on Friday 8th November, in London.

Our colleagues in NHS England are undertaking an extensive programme of research around their 'Pharmacy First' service. As part of this activity, they are looking to other nations' experiences and want to speak with around 10 practicing community pharmacists over the next month about their delivery of the Scottish service.

Disclosure Scotland has changed the way you will complete your PVG applications and view your granted certificate. You will no longer receive a paper copy of the certificate.

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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.

This Circular advises community pharmacy contractors of a new Universal Claim Framework (UCF) module that will be available for use by providers of Pharmacy First Plus from 1 February 2025.

There has been an update to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List products with the removal of Arjun ear drops 10 ml as this product has been discontinued.

At Community Pharmacy Scotland, we want to ensure the courier service runs as smoothly as possible for all our members. Below are some key reminders and tips to help avoid delays and ensure your prescription submissions are handled efficiently.

This Circular advises community pharmacy contractors that the Serious Shortage Protocol for isosorbide mononitrate (Monomax® XL) 60mg modified release tablet due to expire on 18 October 2024 has been extended until Friday 15 November 2024. 

Our colleagues at ARHAI Scotland have asked for us to promote their latest winter preparedness campaign for the community pharmacy network.

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.

We want to be able to keep in touch with you, so please let us know if your details change, and we will update your details at CPS, and store them securely.

The following are the Top Three items currently under discussion and review by your CPS Board. There is no specific detail, yet, as these are currently “works in progress”. Further detail will follow as available.