Scottish Pharmacy

11/12/2025

New findings from Public Health Scotland show the flu vaccine is offering strong protection against severe flu illness, especially for children and older adults. 🌡️💪

With flu cases rising, getting vaccinated remains one of the best ways to stay well.

👉 Full article: scotpharm.com/flu-jab-offers-vital-protection-new-scotland-findings-show

New data published today by Public Health Scotland (PHS) provides clear evidence that this year’s vaccine is doing a good job of preventing severe flu. So far this winter, children in Scotland are 78% less likely to be admitted to hospital with flu if vaccinated; with vaccinated adults in Scotland...

09/12/2025

🏆 Scotland’s pharmacy heroes, this is your cue… nominations for the Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2026 are NOW OPEN with headline partner AAH Pharmaceuticals! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💊

Every day in community and hospital pharmacy, teams go the extra mile quietly, consistently, and with real heart. These awards are your chance to put that work in the spotlight and give people the recognition they’ve earned. 🤩

✨ Brand new for 2026: The Customer Award
Let patients have their say. Grab your QR code to display in-store here:
👉 https://scotpharm.com/scottish-pharmacy-awards-2026/

⏳ No time for forms? No stress.
Email us at [email protected] and one of the team can take your nomination over the phone. Quick chat, no paperwork.

Award categories for 2026:
🏅 The Customer Award
🏅 Commitment to Health & Wellbeing
🏅 Hospital Pharmacy Team of the Year
🏅 Pharmacy Team Member of the Year
🏅 Advancing Independent Pharmacy
🏅 Pharmacist of the Year
🏅 Community Pharmacy of the Year

Take five minutes to nominate someone brilliant and help celebrate everything pharmacy in Scotland delivers, day in, day out. 🌟

08/12/2025

Looking for the right pharmacy tech platform for your business? 💊💻

This article shares six expert backed tips to help you choose wisely, covering everything from data security and user experience to long term value and real world workflows.

Whether you are upgrading your systems or starting fresh, these insights are essential before you commit.

Read more on Scottish Pharmacy 👉 https://scotpharm.com/six-expert-tips-for-choosing-a-pharmacy-tech-platform/

Independent pharmacies can mistakenly buy digital tools the same way they buy stock – price first, everything else later. Yet purchasing the wrong digital platform can lock in hidden costs for years. Borrow these six tried-and-tested checks from larger corporates to make a safer, faster decision. ...

04/12/2025

The UK has launched its first digital prescription pathway for female sexual dysfunction, expanding access to evidence based treatment for a condition affecting millions of women.

Read more: https://scotpharm.com/uk-launches-first-digital-prescription-pathway-for-female-sexual-dysfunction/

Evaro the NHS-licensed digital health platform, today launches the UK’s first regulated prescription service for treatment of female sexual dysfunction, addressing or****ic dysfunction and sexual pleasure difficulties that potentially affect over 13 million British women yet remain largely undertr...

02/12/2025

Curious what life is really like during those first months as a Foundation Training Year pharmacist?

Our latest article follows Amy through her initial three months, highlighting the challenges, the learning curve and the rewards of early practice in pharmacy.

Read the full story → https://scotpharm.com/amys-first-three-months-as-a-foundation-training-year-pharmacist/

Three months into her Foundation Training Year (FTY), Amy reflects on the steep learning curve, the support she’s received and her hopes for the year ahead. Finding her feet “It’s not necessarily a learning curve, but a realisation of how much there still is to learn beyond university,” Amy ...

01/12/2025

Wrap up the year with Scottish Pharmacy, the latest issue is now live!

✅ Inside, a clear rundown of the Pharmacy First Scotland payment changes, what hub-and-spoke means for your dispensary and how AI and digital tools are shaping day-to-day practice.

✅ You’ll also find smart retail tips, a seasonal flu update, ear-health service insight, standout pharmacy stories from across Scotland, and a look ahead to 2026.

☕ Grab a brew and catch up on what’s moving Scottish Pharmacy forward. ➡️ Read it now at https://scotpharm.com/

01/12/2025

A safety alert has been issued by Abbott for some FreeStyle Libre 3 and Libre 3 Plus sensors due to incorrect low glucose readings.

Patients should check their sensor serial number, stop using any affected sensors and switch to a reliable monitoring method until replacements arrive.

Pharmacy teams are encouraged to support patients in checking their sensors and reporting any issues.

Full update: https://scotpharm.com/freestyle-libre-3-sensors-recalled/

A safety alert has been issued for certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus glucose monitoring sensors following findings that some units may produce incorrect low blood glucose readings. The manufacturer has initiated corrective action for affected batches. What the Issue Is A manufactu...

29/11/2025

⭐ Have news to share with the pharmacy sector? We want to hear from you.

Community pharmacies and their teams are doing amazing work across the country. If you have a story, achievement, event or update you would like to share, the Scottish Pharmacy team wants to feature it.

📣 Send us your news

📧 [email protected]

Whether it is a local initiative, a team celebration, an award, a fundraising project or something happening in your pharmacy, we are always looking to showcase the great work being done.

Help us shine a light on the people and stories that make our sector stronger.

26/11/2025

Leadership update from the GPhC

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has announced Kathie Cashell as its new Chief Executive and Registrar. She will take up the post on 2 March, joining the regulator from the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

Cashell described the appointment as an honour and said she looks forward to addressing the key challenges facing the pharmacy sector.

She will succeed Chris Askew, who has served as interim Chief Executive and Registrar since September and will continue in the role until March.

🔗 Read more here: https://scotpharm.com/gphc-announces-new-chief-exectuive/

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has announced that Kathie Cashell will become its new Chief Executive and Registrar. The appointment was confirmed today (November 26), with Cashell set to take up the role on March 2. Cashell joins the regulator from the Independent Office for Police Conduc...

25/11/2025

🗓️💊 Big news for Scottish Community Pharmacy, it’s diary launch time! 💊🗓️

🚀 For the first time ever, we’re bringing you the Scottish Pharmacy Diary & Directory 2026, landing soon in community pharmacies across Scotland! 🎉

This one’s made for pharmacy teams, by people who get pharmacy life, packed with space for planning, key healthcare dates and all the essentials to keep your year running smoothly. 🩺✍️

Think of it as your pharmacy wingman for 2026, there for every stock check, service launch and caffeine-fuelled morning! ☕😉

Keep an eye out for that first delivery hitting your counter soon…

📸 When it does, show us your diary pride! Snap a pic, tag us and use the hashtag , we can’t wait to see them in action!

💬 We’ll be with you all year, literally! 🫶



PharmacyShows

24/11/2025

The latest Pharmacy First Scotland data is impossible to ignore.

As Harry McQuillan, Chairman of Numark Membership, explains:

“When pharmacists are empowered with the right tools and support, the public turns to them at scale.”

With 36% of Scotland’s population accessing Pharmacy First in 2024 to 2025, the case for community pharmacy has never been stronger.

Read the full analysis below 👇

🔗 https://scotpharm.com/pharmacy-first-results-strengthen-the-case-for-community-pharmacy/

There are moments in healthcare when the evidence is impossible to ignore. For Harry McQuillan, Chairman of Numark , the latest Pharmacy First Scotland data published by Public Health Scotland is exactly that moment. It proves what he has consistently advocated throughout his leadership. When pharma...

22/11/2025

🎙️ Say hello to the Scottish Pharmacy Podcast Zone!

We have created a dedicated space to help bring the pharmacy community closer together. Featuring honest stories, expert insights and practical guidance from our partners at Pharmacist Support, these conversations are designed to support you in both your professional and personal life.

Whether you are looking for advice, inspiration or simply a reminder that you are not the only one juggling a million things behind the counter, these episodes shine a light on the real challenges and opportunities within pharmacy.

Take a listen and discover content that helps you thrive wherever you are on your journey.

Listen here 👇
https://scotpharm.com/podcast-zone/