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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
COVID-19 Spring Vaccine Poster - Public Health Scotland
Our colleagues at Public Health Scotland (PHS) have asked us to share the following update regarding the COVID-19 spring vaccine poster for people with a weakened immune system.
Flu Deaths Rise in Scotland: How can Community Pharmacy in Scotland Help?
This week The Scotsman newspaper revealed that Scotland is on course for the highest number of annual flu deaths in almost half a century after more than than 350,000 fewer vaccines were given this winter.
CPS Strategy for the Community Pharmacy Network - In Development
Development of a new CPS strategy is well underway, with a final draft soon to be sent to the CPS Board for review.
RGU Clinical Practice for Pharmacy Technicians Qualification
Robert Gordon University (RGU) have developed a qualification aimed at post-registration pharmacy technicians across the UK entitled: BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice for Pharmacy Technicians.
Seasonal Flu Immunisation Programme - Letter From The CMO
A new letter has been jointly issued by Professor Sir Gregor Smith (Chief Medical Officer for Scotland), Professor Alison Strath (Chief Pharmaceutical Officer), and Anne Armstrong (Interim Chief Nursing Officer), underscores the importance of continued collaboration across health and social care.
Full-Time Base Pharmacist, Inverkeithing Cross
Lindsay and Gilmour are looking for a Full-Time Base Pharmacist to join their team at Lindsay and Gilmour Pharmacy in Inverkeithing Cross, Fife. Click to find out more and apply…
An Incredible NHS Pharmacy First Plus Intervention: Spot Leukaemia
Read Victoria’s incredible real-world story of how a routine consultation through the NHS Pharmacy First Plus service led to the urgent referral of a patient who was later diagnosed with leukaemia.
Ask Me Anything (AMA): Smoking Cessation Varenicline Service
Do you have questions about the updated Smoking Cessation Varenicline Service? Join us on Wednesday 7th May at 19:30 to 21:00 on Microsoft Teams - Click here to Register
FAST Stroke Identification Training
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland are running online training sessions on the FAST tool for identifying stroke, and community pharmacy team members are invited to join.
PCA(P)(2025)06 - Updated Patient Group Direction (PGD) For Varenicline
This Circular advises Health Boards and community pharmacy contractors of an updated Patient Group Direction (PGD) that is to be implemented for smoking cessation under the community pharmacy Public Health Service.
Rapid Action Drug Alerts & Response (RADAR)
Our colleagues at Public Health Scotland (PHS) have asked that we disseminate the latest RADAR update to community pharmacy teams to inform you of concerns related to ongoing localised clusters of drug harms in multiple areas in Scotland.
Gathering Views Valproate Experience
Healthcare Improvement Scotland are gathering views and experiences from people currently taking Valproate, or those who have recently stopped.
Sarah Scott Talks Hay Fever on BBC Radio Scotland
Check out our Policy & PR Pharmacist, Sarah Scott, speaking to BBC Radio Scotland this morning about how people can manage their hay fever symptoms and access expert support through NHS Pharmacy First Scotland.
PCA(P)(2025)05 - SSPs for Estradot® (Estradiol) 25 Micrograms / 24 Hours Transdermal Patch
Please find attached NHS PCA(P)(2025)05 circular advising of a new Serious Shortage Protocol in place for Estradot® (Estradiol) 25 micrograms / 24 hours transdermal patch until Friday 2 May 2025.
PCA(P)(2025)04 - Extension to SSPs for Estradot (estradiol) 50, 75 and 100mcg Patches
Please find attached NHS circular PCA(P)(2025) 04 - Extension to Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Estradot (estradiol) 50, 75 and 100mcg patches, advising that the SSPs for the noted Estradot (estradiol) products have been extended until Friday 2 May 2025.
Community Pharmacy Scotland Chair and Vice–Chair Announcement
We are pleased to announce that following the close of the nominations on Thursday 3rd of April 2025, Martin Green, who stood unopposed for the position of Chair of Community Pharmacy Scotland and James Semple, who also stood unopposed for the position of Vice Chair, have both accepted these appointments for the 2025-2028 term.
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
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
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 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.