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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
PCA(P)(2024)03 - Serious Shortage Protocol for Isosorbide Mononitrate (Monomil XL) 60mg Modified Release Tablet
To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for isosorbide mononitrate (Monomil® XL) 60mg modified release tablet, from 26 March 2024 to 3 May 2024.
April 2024 Part 7 Publishing
Please note, due to the day on which the 1st April falls this year, we will publish the April edition of Part 7 on the website slightly later than usual, early next week.
Easter Operating Hours
We will be closed for the the bank holiday on Monday the 1st April 2024. We will be open as normal on Tuesday the 2nd April 2024.
PCA(P)(2024)02 - Additional Pharmaceutical Services NHS PFS - Updated PGDs
This Circular advises Health Boards and community pharmacy contractors of updated Patient Group Directions (PGDs) that are to be implemented for the treatment of shingles and skin infections under NHS Pharmacy First Scotland.
Tips For Recognising, Diagnosing and Treating Lyme Disease
Our colleagues at LDUK have put together the following information to help raise awareness of Lyme Disease amongst community pharmacy health professionals.
Prescription Collection: Thursday, 21st March 2024
With your next Parcelforce prescription collection coming up on Thursday, 21st March 2024.
Support a Great Cause: Sponsorship Opportunities at CPS's Charity Golf Day!
As we gear up for Community Pharmacy Scotland's 10th Annual Charity Golf Day, we are happy to announce various sponsorship opportunities available for businesses like yours. This event, held at the beautiful Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort, is not just about enjoying a day on the greens—it's about making a tangible difference in our communities.
UCF Pharmacy First Plus Module: Postponement
We have been working with Scottish Government and NHS colleagues on trying to capture Pharmacy First Plus prescribing, advice and referrals data to better evidence the great work being done out in the network – at the moment, this cannot be separated out from standard Pharmacy First activity.
Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways - Key Questions Series
With Adam in the policy office now working one day a week in the DPDP programme, CPS are now closer to the action and helping the team understand the dispenser point of view so that the paperless prescription system that is designed works for you.
Digital Prescribing and Dispensing Pathways (DPDP) - Winter Newsletter
The journey to paperless prescribing is underway - click here to read the latest!
Women’s Health Champion Lunchtime Seminars
Scotland’s Women’s Health Champion Professor Anna Glasier invites Public Health Registrar Dr Rosie McNee to present her research findings
Community Pharmacy Scotland’s Website Refresh
We have refreshed our website to bring it inline with what you and our analytics say our members are using it for.
Palliative Care - Your Feedback is Needed!
Our colleagues at Scottish Government are currently reviewing the Palliative Care and end of life care strategy. Your input would be greatly appreciated - what works well, what could be better, suggestions for change.
Additions to Part 7 ~ Friday 1st March 2024
The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for March 2024. In this month there are several additions we wanted to make you aware of.
Prescription Collection: Thursday 7th March 2024
With your next Parcelforce prescription collection coming up on Thursday 7th March 2024, we wanted to make you aware of some important timescales for submitting these. P&CFS have advised the following: