Tag: Scottish government
Scottish government consultation: NPA calls for investment to develop community pharmacy teams
In response to a Scottish government consultation, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has called for continued investment to develop community pharmacy teams and create...
Margaret MacRury steps down as Rowlands superintendent after a decade of service
Margaret MacRury has stepped down from her role as superintendent director for the Rowlands Pharmacy, which has a community pharmacy network in England, Scotland...
Scotland reports 722 drug deaths in first half of 2021
Scotland reported 722 suspected drug deaths in the first half of 2021, showing a small decrease of one per cent over the same period...
Scottish government launches campaign to raise awareness about drug overdose
The Scottish Government and Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) have launched a campaign to raise public awareness about drug overdose and the life-saving medication naloxone.
Naloxone...
Scotland scraps dental charges for under 26s
Young people in Scotland under the age of 26 are now eligible for free NHS dental treatment, after the devolved administration allocated £7.5 million...
Scottish minister thanks pharmacists for work during Covid and beyond
Kevin Stewart, the Scottish minister for mental wellbeing and social care, has expressed gratitude towards pharmacists across Scotland for their hard work during the...