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Assisted dying Bill in Scotland must contain opt-in section, says RPS

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society said pharmacists must be allowed to choose whether or not to help terminally ill people die.

28 Aug 2024

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Success of Scotland’s five-year vaccine strategy hinges on support for pharmacies

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan says pharmacies must be part of vaccination delivery plans – but they need support.

28 Aug 2024

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Community pharmacy not included in Scotland’s RSV vaccination programme

It is unclear why the community pharmacy network is not involved in the country's respiratory syncytial virus vaccine programme.

14 Aug 2024

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RSV vaccine programme starts in Scotland but how many pharmacies are taking part?

The vaccine is available to pregnant women who are 28 weeks into their pregnancy and those aged 75 to 79.

13 Aug 2024

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CPS welcomes conscientious objection clause in Scotland’s assisted dying Bill

Pharmacists who do not want to supply drugs to help terminally ill patients die could opt out.

05 Aug 2024

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NPA: Scottish Government must compensate pharmacies left in “financial chaos” by faulty system

The NPA says some pharmacies are facing shortfalls of tens of thousands of pounds due to faulty payment system.

26 Jul 2024

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‘No quick fix’ to prescribing system glitch in Scotland, says CPS

Community Pharmacy Scotland said an issue with the Vision GP prescribing system may cause confusion for pharmacies.

15 Jul 2024

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Huge spike in dispensing over Easter

Pharmacies in Scotland processed six times as many items on Easter Monday than they normally would, CPS has said.

17 Apr 2020

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CPS clarifies funding for Easter opening in Scotland

...and allocates £700 per pharmacy to cover costs of PPE and protective measures

09 Apr 2020

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