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‘No quick fix’ to prescribing system glitch in Scotland, says CPS

Community Pharmacy Scotland said an issue with the Vision GP prescribing system may cause confusion for pharmacies.

15 Jul 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Investments in diabetes tech

Investments into closed loop technology may mean huge steps forward for those with type 1 diabetes in Scotland.

11 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Rejection, delay - five years on and pharmacy in Scotland still waits to open

Lisa Duncan first told Saline Community Council in 2019 that she wanted to open a pharmacy in an underused community centre.

19 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Numark event marks takeover of pharmacy in Scotland health centre

The pharmacy in Bo’ness Health Centre will now be known as Rowlands Pharmacy Bo’ness Health Centre.

19 Apr 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Rowlands boosts presence in Scotland with LloydsPharmacy purchases

Rowlands Pharmacy has acquired 30 LloydsPharmacy branches in Scotland.

24 May 2023 , 2 Min Article

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Antibiotics shortage in Scotland will be resolved next week

Community Pharmacy Scotland chief executive Harry McQuillan tried to reassure pharmacists

09 Dec 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Scotland makes period history

Period history was made this week as Scotland became the first country to make menstruation products free for all.

19 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy figures will discuss drug-related deaths in Scotland next month

Catriona Matheson, who chairs the Ministerial Drug Death Task Force for Scotland, launched the Scottish Pharmacy Alliance.

06 Apr 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish workforce receives an essential boost

The pharmacy technician workforce in Scotland has been given a boost in the shape of £3.4 million funding from the Scottish Government.

16 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Sturgeon announces £3.4m funding for pharmacy technician apprenticeships

The Scottish Government is to fund 150 apprentices across pharmacy sectors from April.

10 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Scottish Govt explores 'further powers' on pharmacy closures

CPhO Alison Strath says the Scottish Government is monitoring the issue of short notice closures.

12 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacies in Scotland to offer bridging contraception service

Pharmacies will be able to provide a three-month supply of desogestrel after a consultation.

24 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Calls to halt recruitment of pharmacists into GP sector

The negotiator for Scotland's pharmacies calls for a temporary recruitment freeze.

31 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy's role bolstered in Scotland's new NHS plan

The Pharmacy First scheme gets another £2.5m in 2022-23 under the NHS Recovery Plan.

27 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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'Even multiples' must report closures appropriately warns NHS

A Scottish health board warns of a 'perfect storm' giving rise to pharmacy closures.

20 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Alison Strath officially appointed Scottish CPhO

Strath held the role on an interim basis since October last year.

11 Aug 2021 , 1 Min Article

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