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Our colleagues at Scottish Government have provided some further information regarding the: ‘Be the Early Bird’ – Detect Cancer Earlier Campaign

Our colleagues at Public Health Scotland (PHS) have developed an important resource that reaffirms the right to healthcare for individuals subject to the ‘No Recourse to Public Funds’ (NRPF) condition. This condition restricts access to many public funds, such as Universal Credit and Child Benefit, for people on work, family, and study visas in the United Kingdom.

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.

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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.

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.

In September 2024 Community Pharmacy Scotland together with NES Pharmacy will be co-ordinating a national community pharmacy workforce survey to gain a better understanding of team numbers and skill mix within community pharmacies in Scotland.

In this week’s eNewsletter we cover topics such as NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service Guidance & Flowchart and the Independent Prescribers Period of Learning in Practice and Designated Prescribing Practitioner Survey. We also highlight our Communications Survey for 2024 and how your voice matters when shaping how we engage our network.

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.