Scottish Pharmacy

19/08/2025

Breaking News: Royal Pharmaceutical Society Chief Executive to Step Down as Society Becomes Royal College.

Read the full story here 👉 https://scottishpharmacist.co.uk/breaking-news-rps-chief-executive-to-step-down-as-society-becomes-royal-college/

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has announced that Paul Bennett, its chief executive since 2017, will step down in April 2026 as the organisation completes its transformation into a royal college. In a statement released on 19 August 2025, the Society confirmed that Bennett will continue to l...

18/08/2025

📢 Big news! The third edition of Scottish Pharmacy has landed 📢

We’re especially excited to share our new name, chosen to reflect that we cover all things pharmacy for the full team. This latest edition is packed with insights, updates, and features for pharmacy professionals across Scotland, making it the perfect place to explore the future of pharmacy together.

Read it now 👉https://content.yudu.com/web/441qa/0A441s5/Volume17Issue325/html/index.html?refUrl=https%253A%252F%252Fscottishpharmacist.co.uk%252F

14/08/2025

Demand is soaring, supplies are tight, and big changes are coming for Mounjaro in Scotland.

Read all about the changes here 👉 https://scottishpharmacist.co.uk/scotland-on-the-edge-mounjaro-prices-explode-supply-tightens-black-market-booms

Eli Lilly is delivering more than a price bump, it is a price explosion. From 1 September 2025, the UK list price for Mounjaro®️ (tirzepatide), used in type 2 diabetes and weight loss treatment, will rise sharply by up to around 170 per cent. The highest dose sees one of the steepest jumps, while...

14/08/2025

Community pharmacy is taking on more services and greater responsibility than ever before 💊💼.

With tools like DemDx 🩺📱, pharmacists can run safer, faster, evidence-based consultations ✅, reducing risk ⚠️ and improving patient care ❤️.

Read more about Managing Risks in Pharmacy Based Consultations here 👉 https://scottishpharmacist.co.uk/managing-risks-in-pharmacy-based-consultations/

Following publication of the NHS 10-year plan it’s increasingly clear that pharmacies will play a key role in the future model for Neighbourhood health services. As more pharmacists become independent prescribers there will be a growth in clinical services offered by pharmacies. This will include ...

12/08/2025

A major new £85m UK-wide programme will see community pharmacies, including those in Scotland, play a leading role in tackling obesity. With £10m earmarked for the devolved nations, this initiative could transform access to weight management care.

Read more here 👉 https://scottishpharmacist.co.uk/85-million-investment-to-support-obesity-in-the-uk/

11/08/2025

📢 Have your say!

The national community pharmacy workforce survey is coming this September.

Help NHS Education for Scotland (NES) & Community Pharmacy Scotland understand staffing needs and plan for the future of pharmacy in Scotland.

👉 Read More - https://scottishpharmacist.co.uk/community-pharmacy-workforce-survey-2025/

NHS Education for Scotland(NES), in partnership with Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS), will launch the next national community pharmacy workforce survey in September 2025. The initiative aims to provide a detailed snapshot of staffing levels and skill mix across Scotland’s community pharmacies. T...

08/08/2025

A contract fit for all.

Read Harry McQuillan, Chairman of Numark Membership UK's comments below

👉 https://scottishpharmacist.co.uk/a-contract-fit-for-all/

Responding to growing differences in pharmacy funding and service models across the UK, Harry McQuillan, Chairman of Numark UK, is calling for renewed focus on equity, sustainability and shared purpose. His full comments follow: As someone who has spent much of their career championing community pha...

07/08/2025

High blood pressure often goes unnoticed, but it doesn’t have to.

Regular monitoring at home or in your local pharmacy can lead to earlier detection, better treatment adherence, and reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. 🩺💙

Learn how trusted devices from Fleming Medical Ltd., pharmacist-led services, and CPD training are helping communities with heart health.

👇 Read more: https://scottishpharmacist.co.uk/regular-blood-pressure-monitoring-a-smart-strategy-for-heart-health/

  Why Regular Blood Pressure Monitoring is a Clinically Sound Approach to Cardiovascular Health Hypertension is a well-documented risk factor for cardiovascular disease, and clinical evidence highlights the importance of regular monitoring for effective management. Current guidelines from authorita...

05/08/2025

Public Health Scotland is encouraging eligible older adults and pregnant women to get vaccinated against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), a common but potentially serious respiratory infection.

👉 Read More - https://scottishpharmacist.co.uk/older-adults-encouraged-to-take-up-rsv-vaccine-offer

04/08/2025

Pharmacist Manager, Peebles.

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