Review of automated technology in Scotland community pharmacies to end this month
Use of robotic process automation and automated medicine storage systems trailed in pilot pharmaciesÂ
The Scottish government is planning to publish its review report...
Scottish pharmacies to hold Naloxone in national bid to reduce overdose deaths
The Naloxone Scheme was rolled out through community pharmacies on 30 October
Scottish community pharmacies will now hold two Naloxone kits, available in either nasal...
RPS proposes 14 recommendations to mitigate drug-related harms, fatalities
Advocating close collaboration with the Scottish government, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has recently issued a policy statement outlining 14 recommendations to maintain the ongoing...
Scottish community pharmacies global sum remuneration increased by 6 per cent to £220 million for 2023-24
Following discussions with Community Pharmacy Scotland, the Scottish government has agreed to a six per cent rise in the global fund allocation for community...
MHRA issues new guidance on use of life saving adrenaline auto-injectors
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched new guidance to highlight the latest safety advice on the steps to take during...
PDA seeks tripartite discussion around all aspect of community pharmacy in Scotland
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has sought a tripartite discussion on the issue of negotiation between the Scottish government and Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS),...