CPS office closed for local holiday on Monday (20/05/2013)

The office will be shut on Monday 20th May for the local holiday and will reopen at 8am on Tuesday 21st May.

Shortages and Specials Feedback

We are seeking feedback from contractors with regards to the difficulties obtaining shortages and specials. A link to the shortages feedback form is found here and the specials form here.

Healthy Start

Contractors are advised that the Healthy Start Pilot is now up and running. To read the Healthy Start Key Facts Sheet please click here.

Coeliac Awareness Week Support

Coeliac UK, the national charity for people with coeliac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis is launching its Awareness Week which runs from 13 – 19 May. Read more... 

CMS Ready Reckoner for Contractors as of 13/05/2013

To download the CMS Ready Reckoner click here.

Operational Logbook May 2013

Community Pharmacy Scotland's Operational Logbook for May 2013 is now available. Download now

PCA(P)(2013)11 - Remuneration update from April 2013 onwards

This Circular advises of amendments with effect for dispensings April 2013 onwards to certain remuneration arrangements for community pharmacy contractors providing pharmaceutical services as included in the Drug Tariff... Read more...

PCR Report Functionality

Contractors are encouraged to use the Reports function within the PCR to help manage their CMS/PCR activity. The Reports tab is found here. It may be particularly useful when managing NMIST and HRM interventions as these are fully detailed in this section. 

PCA(P)(2013)8 - Amendment to Drug Tariff Discount Clawback Rate PT 7 Generic Drugs

This Circular advises of a change in the Scottish Drug Tariff to the discount clawback rate in respect of reimbursement for items listed at Pt 7 for dispensings from 1 April 2013 onwards for non ZD items. Read more...

Drug Tariff Part 7 – revised prices in place from 1 April 2013

A revised set of prices for items included in Part 7 became effective from 1 April 2013. A number of items have also been added to category M. Read more...

PCA(P)(2013)7 - Amendment to Annex A: Discount Clawback Scale for Proprietary Drugs

This Circular advises of an amendment to the Drug Tariff Annex A concerning the discount clawback rate to apply in respect of reimbursement of proprietary drugs with effect from 1 April 2013. Read more...

Drug Tariff Part 7S – Specials

New instructions for pharmacists are available to download. For other information see our Specials section.

Update on Isosorbide Mononitrate Supply

Scottish Government have released information on the recent short supply issue in regards to Isosorbide Mononitrate Tablets. Read more...

PCA(P)(2013)11 - Community Pharmacy Services: Drug Tariff Remuneration Arrangements April 2013 Dispensing Onwards

This Circular advises of amendments with effect for dispensings April 2013 onwards to certain remuneration arrangements for community pharmacy contractors providing pharmaceutical services as included in the Drug Tariff, including advance notification of one change to take effect for dispensings month July 2013 so contractors have due notice to review their electronic claims practice. Read more...

PCA(P)(2013)10 - Pharmaceutical Services: Community Pharmacist Practitioner Champions

This Circular informs NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors of the intention to continue funding for Community Pharmacist Practitioner Champions in 2013 -14. Read more...

PCA(P)(2013)9 - Community Pharmacist: Supplementary and Independent Prescribing Clinics: Funding for 2013-14

This Circular provides an estimate of intended funding to be made for community pharmacist supplementary and independent prescribing clinics for 2013-14 and requests information on Boards’ projected spend. Read more...

PCA(P)(2013)8 - Amendment to Drug Tariff Discount Clawback Rate PT 7 Generic Drugs 

This Circular advises of a change in the Scottish Drug Tariff to the discount clawback rate in respect of reimbursement for items listed at Pt 7 for dispensings from 1 April 2013 onwards for non ZD items. Read more...

PCA(P)(2013)7 - Amendment to Annex A: Discount Clawback Scale for Proprietary Drugs

This Circular advises of an amendment to the Drug Tariff Annex A concerning the discount clawback rate to apply in respect of reimbursement of proprietary drugs with effect from 1 April 2013. Read more...

PCA(P)(2013)6 - Ordering of Specials

This circular details the concessions made to recent guidance issued with regards to the ordering of specials. Read more...

PCA(P)(2013)5 - Pharmacist Assistant Training Grant Funding

This Circular provides NHS Boards and community pharmacy contractors with details of the financial support being made available for Pharmacist Assistant training for the financial year 2012/13. Read more...

PCA(P)(2013)4 - Reimbursement of Specials 

This circular advises of the new arrangements for the reimbursements of Specials with effect of 1 February 2013. Read more...

PCA(P)(2013)3 - BNF & BNFC Apps

This circular advises of the availability of the British National Formulary (BNF) and the British National Formulary for children (BNFC) Apps. Read more...

Table of Shortages

There are agreed Drug Tariff shortages for April 2013.

April 2013 Drug Tariff Amendments

The following amendments take effect from 1st April 2013.

April 2013 Wallchart

Diary Wall Chart of Payments, Claims and Tasks April 2013 to May 2013.

April 2013 Information Sheet

Community Pharmacy Scotland's Information Sheet for April 2013.

CPS CPD 2012

CPS CPD 2012 Policy and Development Newsletter.

Courier Service: January

The new Parcelforce prescription Courier Service came into force on Friday 18th January for pharmacies who have two collections per month. Please see the courier section of this site for further details.

COURIER SERVICE - Collection Dates

Please note that their is no change to the number of collections you will receive from the new courier. If you usually receive only one collection per month then that regime will continue with Parcelforce.

Prescription Submission Dates 2013

The prescription submission dates for 2013 are now available. Read More ...

Single Letter Codes for NHS Board Areas

The appropriate NHS Board code letter must be written on the outside of each satchel submitted. Read More ...

Parcelforce Pharmacy Receipt

Please ask Parcelforce drivers to sign this sheet each time a collection takes place as a receipt. Read More ...