Eczema Outreach Support (EOS) is a charity that provides free practical and emotional support to over 4,000 children/young people with eczema and their families living across the UK. EOS want every child and young person with eczema to thrive and won’t stop until they have the support they need.

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.

Yesterday we met with MSP Brian Whittle at McConnell Pharmacy, in Hurlford. Hosted by CPS Board Member John Connelly. 

This Circular advises NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors that the UK-wide Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for isosorbide mononitrate (Monomil® XL) 60mg modified release tablet due to expire on 3 May 2024 has been extended until Friday 31 May 2024.

This Circular encloses new guidance for dispensing General Practises across Scotland. 

The MHRA are seeking views on the impact of the 2012 Human Medicines Regulations implementation. This paper outlines our draft response

Recruitment for the 2024-25 cohort of Scottish Pharmacy Clinical Leadership Fellows (SPCLF) is underway!

The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for May 2024. In this month there are three deletions to Part 7S of the drug tariff we wanted to make you aware of.

Today is the official launch date of Gateway C in Scotland. A free online cancer education platform for primary care health professionals.

The update is to Section 10 Skin to remove Epimax Ointment and Epimax Paraffin free Ointment from NHS Grampian’s list only.

Get your clubs ready and mark your calendars because the countdown to the CPS Charity Golf Day at Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort is officially on! On Friday, 17th May 2024, golf enthusiasts and philanthropists alike will come together for a day of fun, fundraising, and fellowship in support of St Columba’s Hospice.

The Knowledge Network for health and social care has had a refresh!

Need to recruit a Pharmacist? Want to find a Pharmacy Technician or provide a pre-reg with an opportunity? Look no further, we have a powerful tool to help you advertise your vacancies and it’s free for you as one of our members to use. it’s free. Don’t’ worry, you read that perfectly!

Your next Parcelforce prescription collection is coming up on Thursday, 2nd May 2024.

This October, a new group of newly qualified pharmacists who are employed in community pharmacy will embark on a programme designed to improve confidence and competence in-role. Successful applicants who progress as expected through the course will be guaranteed a place on an IP course in Scotland.

Last Saturday, Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) attended the Scottish Pharmacists Awards to celebrate the amazing work of our community pharmacy network.

Today we met with MSP Colin Beattie at Bonnyrigg Pharmacy, which is in his constituency of Midlothian North and Musselburgh.

In this week’s roundup... Our Policy & PR Pharmacist Sarah Scott discusses the visit of MSP Audrey Nicoll at Garthdee Pharmacy, our Digital Communications Assistant Graham Le Tissier talks about the CPS Charity Golf Day and Our Digital Communications Officer Robbie Collins highlights the NHS’ “It’s Ok To Ask“ Campaign 2024.

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With your next Parcelforce prescription collection coming up on Thursday, 18th April 2024.