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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
PCR Downtime: Sunday, 22nd September
Our colleagues in the ePharmacy team have made us aware that, due to a planned technical update, the PCR application will be unavailable on Sunday the 22nd of September, coming back online at 8am on Monday the 23rd of September.
Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician / Pharmacy Technician, Edinburgh
We have an exciting opportunity for a GPhC registered Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (or Pharmacy Technician) to join our supportive and progressive pharmacy team in Edinburgh.
Prescription Collection: Thursday, 19th September 2024
Your next Parcelforce prescription collection is coming up on Thursday, 19th September 2024.
PCA(P)(2024)23 - Drug Tariff Part 7 Dispensing Pool Payment and Redistribution of the Global Sum
This Circular advises contractors of a balancing payment relating to the 2023/24 global sum, which will be made along with September’s payments.
Weekly Newsletter 12th September 2024
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Reminder: NSS Are No Longer Distributing Print Copies of BNF & BNFC to Pharmacy Teams
Reminder here of the discontinuation of the print copies of the BNF and BNFC, with information as to how to access the online copies.
Access to the Knowledge Network
NHS Scotland employees and contractors are eligible for an account to access the range of resources available through the Knowledge Network.
Community Pharmacy Independent Prescriber Training Courses
Courses for Community Pharmacy Independent prescribing training are now open for application.
Weekly eNewsletter 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 5th September 2024.
NHS Pharmacy First Scotland (PFS): UTI PGD Clarification
Community Pharmacy Scotland has been made aware of confusion around some of the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service (PFS) Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Patient Group Direction (PGD) details. We thought it would be useful to clarify these points.
Rethink Dementia Campaign Launched
Our colleagues at Scottish Government, in collaboration with COSLA have launched the ‘Rethink Dementia’ Campaign on Wednesday, 4th September 2024. The campaign encourages people to 'Rethink Dementia' as evidence shows social contact can help alleviate some symptoms commonly associated with dementia and help them stay well for longer.
Pharmacist Manager, Thornton (Maternity Cover)
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!
Designated Prescribing Practitioner Support Podcasts
Our colleagues at NHS Education for Scotland have launched the first of a series of podcasts to support Designated Prescribing Practitioners.
Community Pharmacy Learning Together Webinar: Migraine
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).
Pharmacist, Aberdeenshire
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.
Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey 2024
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.
Part 7 Additions and Deletions: 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.
Prescription Collection: Thursday, 5th September 2024
Your next Parcelforce prescription collection is coming up on Thursday, 5th September 2024.
Weekly eNewsletter 29th August 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.
Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey 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.