Scottish Pharmacy

18/06/2026

Community pharmacy teams looking to introduce or expand weight management services were encouraged to focus on getting started rather than waiting for the perfect moment at the recent PharmacyShows with National Pharmacy Association After Hours Exchange. Pharmacy leaders shared practical frontline experiences on building patient trust, maintaining strong governance, creating sustainable services and delivering meaningful health outcomes.

The key message? Success comes from taking the first step, learning from experience and continuously improving along the way.

📖 Read the full story here:
https://scotpharm.com/weight-management-services-lessons-from-the-front-line/

12/06/2026

The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has approved the UK’s first weight loss pill.

The oral version of Wegovy offers a new treatment option for eligible patients and marks the first GLP 1 weight loss medicine available in tablet form in the UK.

What could this mean for patients and pharmacy teams?

Read the full story now

https://scotpharm.com/mhra-approves-uks-first-weight-loss-pill/

The UK’s first weight loss pill has been approved for use by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The oral version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy has been authorised for adults living with obesity, as well as some adults who are overweight and have at least one weight relate...

11/06/2026

🏛️ Celebrating 200 Years of Community Pharmacy

Last night, Lindsay & Gilmour Pharmacy marked an incredible milestone, 200 years of service at its historic Elm Row pharmacy in Edinburgh, believed to be Scotland’s oldest continuously operating pharmacy.

The celebration brought together pharmacy leaders, colleagues and guests to reflect on two centuries of care, innovation and commitment to local communities.

From its origins in 1826 to today’s modern healthcare services, the pharmacy continues to demonstrate the enduring value of community pharmacy at the heart of patient care.

Read the full story here: https://scotpharm.com/two-centuries-of-care-celebrated-at-historic-edinburgh-pharmacy/

Community Pharmacy Scotland | National Pharmacy Association

10/06/2026

Calling all pharmacy students soon to qualify as Independent Prescribers! 🎓💊

What does life really look like once you qualify as an Independent Prescriber?

Join us for Scripts & Slices: Life as an Independent Prescriber, an informal evening where experienced IP pharmacists will share their journeys, practical advice, and honest reflections on making the transition into prescribing practice.

You’ll hear about:
✅ What to expect from day one as an IP
✅ Common challenges and opportunities
✅ Professional indemnity, insurance and legislation essentials
✅ Support available through the NPA
✅ Real-world tips from pharmacists who have already made the journey

Plus, enjoy some free pizza while networking with fellow future prescribers. 🍕

📅 Two identical sessions available – attend the date that suits you best, 21st or 28th July
📍 Sir James Clark Building, Paisley
🎟️ Places are FREE but limited, so booking is essential
👉 https://pharmacyshows.co.uk/event/scripts-and-slices/

Take the opportunity to feel informed, supported and confident as you prepare for your next professional milestone.

PharmacyShows | National Pharmacy Association

03/06/2026

🚨 Make a Difference During Volunteers’ Week 🚨

Pharmacist Support is recruiting new Trustees and Charity Ambassadors to help champion wellbeing across the pharmacy profession.

Whether you’re a pharmacist or bring experience from outside the sector, there are opportunities to use your skills, support colleagues and help shape the future of the charity.

Read more and find out how to get involved 👇

🔗 https://scotpharm.com/pharmacist-support-launches-volunteer-recruitment-campaign-during-volunteers-week/

Pharmacist Support is launching a major volunteer recruitment campaign during Volunteers’ Week (1st – 7th June), inviting people from across the pharmacy profession and beyond to help champion wellbeing within the pharmacy family. As part of the campaign, the charity is recruiting both pharmacis...

01/06/2026

Retaining pharmacy staff takes more than competitive salaries.

In this latest article from Thomson Cooper Accountants , discover how pensions, private healthcare, wellbeing support and other tax efficient benefits can help pharmacies attract, support and retain their teams.

Read the full article now at https://scotpharm.com/how-to-retain-pharmacy-staff-with-better-benefits/

Staff retention is one of the most significant challenges facing UK businesses and pharmacies are no different. Ongoing staff shortages, increased workload and competition from other healthcare providers mean that retaining experienced pharmacists and support staff is becoming increasingly difficult...

28/05/2026

🚨 Taking place next week and open to ALL pharmacy professionals across Scotland 🚨

The National Pharmacy Association After Hours Exchange is designed for forward-thinking pharmacy professionals from across the sector, including pharmacists, independent prescribers, operations managers and support teams, and importantly, you 𝒅𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕 need to be an NPA member to attend. 💊 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Whether you’re leading service delivery, shaping strategy or supporting day-to-day operations, this evening event offers practical insight, fresh ideas and valuable opportunities to connect with others facing the same challenges and opportunities in community pharmacy.

Expect real conversation around:
💊 Private services & weight loss services
💻 Technology & operational efficiency
🤝 The realities and pressures facing community pharmacy

🗓 Wednesday 3 June 2026
🕕 6pm–8:30pm
📍 Macdonald Inchyra Grange Hotel, Grangemouth
🍽 Hot buffet included
🎟️ Free to attend - https://pharmacyshows.co.uk/event/npa-afterhours/

Novo Nordisk has provided sponsorship for this event. For more information, click this link https://pharmacyshows.co.uk/event/npa-afterhours/

BeWell UK | Cambrian Alliance Group | Christie & Co | ConsultTed | DigiPharma | Edinpharm Ltd. | Novo Nordisk | Nuumad | RxBridge

22/05/2026

💊 Ready for your next move in community pharmacy? 💊

From Pharmacists and Pharmacy Managers to Technicians, Dispensers and Support roles, the Scottish Pharmacy recruitment page features opportunities from across Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Whether you’re actively searching or simply exploring what’s out there, it’s worth taking a look 👇

https://scotpharm.com/recruitment/

22/05/2026

Scotland’s new health and care ministerial team has been confirmed following a government reshuffle, with Angela Constance appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care.

The new team also includes former specialist psychiatric pharmacist Maree Todd as Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol & Drugs.

Read more https://scotpharm.com/scotlands-new-health-team-confirmed-as-pharmacy-links-emerge-across-key-roles/

Scotland’s new health and care ministerial team has been confirmed following a reshuffle announced by First Minister John Swinney, with Angela Constance appointed as Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care. Ms Constance replaces Neil Gray, who moves to the role of Cabinet Secretary for Justice, whil...

22/05/2026

The NPA - National Pharmacy Association is calling for community pharmacies to play a greater role in childhood vaccinations as uptake rates continue to fall across the UK.

Pharmacies have warned that without urgent action, outbreaks of preventable illnesses including measles and meningitis could become more common.

Read more https://scotpharm.com/npa-calls-for-pharmacies-to-play-greater-role-in-childhood-vaccinations/

Community pharmacies should be commissioned to provide childhood vaccinations for school age children to help tackle falling uptake rates and growing vaccine hesitancy, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has said. The organisation, which represents around 6,000 independent community pharmacies....