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Scotland the Brave: Leading pharmacy’s prescribing revolution – part 2

In the second of two articles, Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas talks to two young Glasgow community pharmacists about their prescribing experiences. He also finds out what’s next for pharmacist prescribing in Scotland from a policy and funding perspective.

03 Mar 2025 , 7 Min Article

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Scotland the Brave: Leading pharmacy’s prescribing revolution – part 1

Independent prescribing could be a game-changer for community pharmacy but what does it look like in reality? In the first of two articles, Pharmacy Magazine editor Richard Thomas travelled to Glasgow to see for himself.

26 Feb 2025 , 8 Min Article

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Health board funds childhood antibiotics expansion to Pharmacy First Scotland

Service expansion enables pharmacists to treat sore throat and skin infections in children.

08 Apr 2024 , 2 Min Article

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Scottish pharmacies deliver ‘well over’ 3 million Pharmacy First consultations

Community Pharmacy Scotland praises teams for their success with the service

02 Aug 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Scotland to increase MPharm student places by 40 per cent

The Scottish Government has outlined plans to expand the country’s pharmacist workforce.

15 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Shingles and skin infections next for PGDs under Pharmacy First Scotland

These conditions to be introduced from 1 March dependent on the approval of PGDs.

01 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Shingles and skin infections next for PGDs under Pharmacy First Scotland

These conditions to be introduced from 1 March dependent on the approval of PGDs.

01 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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