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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
Weekly eNewsletter 28th March 2024
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NHS Pharmacy First Approved List Update
The NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Service approved list of products has been updated as of 1st of April 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.
Ticks and Lyme Disease – Raising Public Awareness
As part of tick bite prevention week our colleague and pharmacist Arlene Bailey from the Lyme Resource Centre has put together the following article to inform community pharmacists on Lyme Disease.
Prescription Collection: Thursday, 4th April 2024
With your next Parcelforce prescription collection coming up on Thursday, 4th April 2024.
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.
Weekly eNewsletter 21st March 2024
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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.
Verification Certificate Renewal Reminder
NSS have asked us to remind you of the requirement to renew the verification certificate which need to be completed before the 24th March 2024.
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.
Weekly eNewsletter 14th March 2024
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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.
Salbutamol Nebules Short Supply
A new Medicines Supply Alert Notice has been released for both Salbutamol 2.5mg/2.5ml and 5mg/2.5ml