Davidsons Chemists is hiring a Pharmacist Manager in Thornton for a maternity leave position. Lead a team, provide excellent patient care, and grow professionally in our independent pharmacy chain. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!

Our colleagues at NHS Education for Scotland have launched the first of a series of podcasts to support Designated Prescribing Practitioners.

Pharmacy teams can improve their knowledge and understanding of migraines, by participating in a virtual workshop on 11th or 18th of September 2024 (7-9pm).

We have an exciting prospect for a Pharmacist to work in Beautiful Aberdeenshire. To work with our Pharmacy teams in Turriff and Banff. We are a small independent family-run pair of pharmacies. Our logo is “Hand in Hand with the community” And that’s how we like to be perceived. We are very community orientated. You will be working with our owner John as well as our three other pharmacists. And wonderful supporting team who we value highly.

The Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey is being undertaken again this year. You are being asked to collate the data during the week commencing Sunday 8th to Saturday 14th September 2024.

The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for September 2024. In this month there is one addition and one deletion from the drug tariff we wanted to make you aware of.

Your next Parcelforce prescription collection is coming up on Thursday, 5th September 2024.

Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and the latest job opportunities within the network on Thursday 29th August 2024.

Write a short description The Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey is being undertaken again this year. You are being asked to collate the data during the week commencing Sunday 8th to Saturday 14th September 2024.

Due to the day on which the 1st September falls this year, we will publish the September edition of Part 7 on the website slightly later than usual, week beginning Monday 2nd September 2024.

Our colleagues at Scottish Government, in collaboration with COSLA have announced an upcoming launch of the ‘Rethink Dementia’ Campaign. The campaign will launch the 4th September 2024.

The Scottish Government are consulting on draft guidance on achieving value and sustainability in prescribing by reducing unwarranted variation across health boards. This includes items of low and limited clinical value, diabetic sundries, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Our colleagues at Scottish Government have produced an NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Service Communications Toolkit to help promote Pharmacy First services in Scotland. There are two kits available: one specifically for women's health services and one for general services.

We have an opening for an easily managed pharmacy unit where we require a Travel Clinic and Common Conditions Clinic to be set up. If you really want to get your teeth into providing professional services and using your IP Qualification then this is for you.

This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.

Looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in community healthcare? Join Fleming Pharmacy as an Independent Prescribing Pharmacist and lead innovative health clinics, collaborate with experienced professionals, and fully utilise your IP qualification. With a competitive salary, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive team environment, this role offers the perfect blend of career advancement and patient care. Apply now to transform healthcare in our community.

Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and the latest job opportunities within the network.

NHS 24 have recently reported an increase in the number of patients contacting them, who are visiting Scotland from other parts of the UK, who have been unable to access repeat prescription only medicines (POM) in an emergency. In this circumstance, patients fall into the exclusion criteria for a supply under the NHS Scotland Unscheduled Care PGD.

As many of our colleagues begin their new roles, we’ve seen a rise in questions about the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. To help you navigate this process, we’ve put together an overview and provided resources to ensure you're fully informed and compliant.

Public Health Scotland and the Scottish Government have released Scotland’s 5-year Vaccination and Immunisation Strategy and Delivery Plan.