Are you a qualified IP working in Community Pharmacy providing the Pharmacy First Plus service? Did you know you can attend a Teach & Treat Hub for Common Clinical Conditions? Find out more ow.ly/c4mM50GL7iL

If you have a minor illness, such as a cold, an upset stomach or general aches and pains, your local pharmacy is the first place you should contact for advice. For more information, please visit nhsinform.scot/care-support-a… #NHSPharmacyFirst #rightcarerightplace

Today I wrote to all #pharmacists and #pharmacy teams thanking them for their hard work & commitment in response to #COVID & promoting our #BoostedByTheBells campaign. I couldn't be more #proud to be Scotland's Chief Pharmaceutical Officer #PharmacyFirst #Vaccines #COVIDMedicines

Now open! Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technicians Training Programme You'll need at least 4 National 5's at A to C (Intermediate 2/Credit Standard Grades) in Maths, English/ESOL, Biology & Chemistry. Visit: nhsggc.org.uk/296562 book a place at our info session & find out more.

VACANCIES We are delighted to be recruiting for Pre-Registration Pharmacy Technician posts across NHS Lanarkshire. If you are interested, you can find out more and apply by visiting apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/displayjob.asp…

This morning First Minister Nicola Sturgeon launched #ScotAppWeek22 during a visit to University Hospital Monklands. There she met a group of pharmacy apprentices who are helping to deliver a well-qualified workforce and address skills gaps in the NHS. ➡️bit.ly/3vKXTGI

An update for all our CPharmacyScot teams who have once again stepped up with a service during the pandemic. 👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻 All good things come to an end though and this circular updates teams on this

Couple of days away from laptop to clear the head. Started off with an "enjoyable" 25k run around mugdock country park, the reservoirs then back home. Nice having it on the doorstep.

From 1st April you can no longer pick up Covid-19 lateral flow tests from pharmacies. For more information visit nhsinform.scot/testing

Today, Friday 1 April 2022, the Pharmacy Collect service ended, from today the general public are no longer able to collect LFD tests from pharmacies across Scotland. cps.scot/news/pharmacy-…

Unwell with Coronavirus symptoms? If you are unwell with COVID-19 symptoms and need medical advice, please contact your GP practice. Information and advice can also be found at nhsinform.scot/COVID-19

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Scottish Government circulars issued outlining SSP protocols introduced on HRT. CPharmacyScot @HMcQCPS Matt Barclay @bj_melia Alison Strath

Thoroughly productive meeting with the The Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists Scottish Team - we discussed the pharmacy professions leadership commission, sustainable healthcare, well- being, pharmacy education, hospital pharmacy developments & the Scottish pharmacy workforce forum - lots to build on 👏

Alarming images. If you see sick or dead wild birds, don’t touch them and report to Defra on 03459 335577 (What3Words helps). Keep dogs on a lead to avoid them touching or picking up dead birds. nature.scot/doc/avian-infl…

Would you like a new pharmacy in Kelso? If you live close to the proposed premises (outlined below) or might use the proposed new pharmacy we would like to hear your views as part of the consultation process. 👉 nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/patients-and-v…

What about joining the team where the magic happens? Join the amazing Medicines information and governance senior team and lead on medicines policy and planning. apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

Important circular for community pharmacy on the introduction of naloxone emergency access following recommendations from the drug death task force.thnks to CPharmacyScot @HMcQCPS Matt Barclay @niamhnimhuir and Vikki Lang for getting us to this stage. sehd.scot.nhs.uk/pca/PCA2023(P)…

It all started with Vikki Laing 👍🏻

FAO Independent Community Pharmacies: Reminder – Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey 2023. Have you captured and submitted your workforce data for the week Sunday 10th September - Saturday 16th September 2023. CPharmacyScot