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Business rates are just part of the challenge for pharmacies

Numark chairman Harry McQuillan says the Scottish government’s budget provides more clarity than in England.

19 Jan 2026

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Obituary – Bill Scott OBE FRPharmS

Bill Scott, who was chief pharmaceutical officer for Scotland for 22 years from 1993 to 2014, died last month aged 76.

12 Aug 2025

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Trouble north of the border

Community Pharmacy Scotland warned the country’s pharmacy network is in “serious financial trouble.”

05 Jul 2023

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Contractors get 2k per month for Pharmacy First Plus service

Community pharmacy contractors in Scotland will receive a monthly fee of £2,000 for offering the new Pharmacy First Plus service, it has been revealed. 

12 Aug 2020

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Covid-19 deaths continue to decrease

Deaths involving Covid-19 fall to lowest level in eight weeks.

10 Jun 2020

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