On the 3rd of September 2024 at 1pm, NES are hosting an online workshop designed for all pharmacy team members who contribute to the supervision of learners in pharmacy practice.

Are you passionate about empowering undergraduate student pharmacists and setting them up for success during their EL placements? Then why not sign up for an insightful webinar, hosted by NHS Education for Scotland, Robert Gordon University, and University of Strathclyde.

To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for cefalexin 500mg tablets, from 6 August 2024 to 27 September 2024.

To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for ramipril 2.5mg tablets, from 6 August 2024 to 15 November 2024.

There has been an update to the respiratory section of the NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service Approved List of Products. This means that there are no longer any products listed under cough. It was agreed to remove Simple linctus sugar free, all pack sizes.

Your next Parcelforce prescription collection is coming up on Tuesday, 6th August 2024.

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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.

There has been an update to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List.

The Scottish Parliament are looking for views on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill. This bill would introduce a lawful form of assisted dying for people aged 16 or over with a terminal illness.

The Scottish Pain Pharmacy Network (SPPN) have issued their latest newsletter which includes resources and information for community pharmacists on pain management. You can access the newsletter by clicking the button below.

In Scotland, free COVID-19 tests are strictly available to vulnerable patients who are at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill from coronavirus. Pharmacy teams can inform patients of this guidance to help manage expectations. COVID-19 tests are available to those who are eligible and can be ordered online via NHS Inform.

Read the latest blog from our CEO Matt Barclay who discusses the conundrum of negotiations.

The next community pharmacy public Health Scotland campaign will be a re-run of ‘Detecting Cancer Early’.

On today's episode… NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service Guidance & Flowchart, the Independent Prescribers Period of Learning in Practice and Designated Prescribing Practitioner Survey and the CPS Communications Survey for 2024.

guidance for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland (NHS PFS) service, which is in response to previous questions and outcomes from live events held with the community pharmacy network. 

The Scottish Government have released Circulars PCA(2024)12 through to 20 advising of Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) that are in place in relation to supply issues with Quetiapine 150mg, 200mg and 300mg tablets.

Calling all community pharmacy independent prescribers – We Need You!

The Scottish Government have enacted an early release from prison scheme for low-risk offenders in a bid to ease overcrowding.

We are excited to announce an opening for a Manager at our Niddrie Mains Road Pharmacy.