This service is one where the community pharmacy contractor provides a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber (PIP)-led service for patients presenting in the community pharmacy. Its purpose is to provide an easily accessible service for common clinical conditions which are beyond the scope of the standard NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service; and when offered will ensure the patient receives the most appropriate and expedient care – reducing the pressures on general practice and urgent care colleagues and systems.
Conditions may include (but are not limited to):
- Urinary tract infections
- Respiratory infections
- Ear, nose and throat
- Dermatological presentations
- Allergies
- Eye infections (in conjunction with local optometry services)
Signing up for the Service in NHS Grampian
Community Pharmacist Practitioner Registration or Change of Circumstances
Supporting Documentation
- PCA(P) (2020)16 – National Career Pathway and Introduction of a Common Clinical Conditions Independent Prescribing Service
- PCA (P)(2022)8 – Amendments to the Drug Tariff in Respect of Remuneration Arrangements and Part 7 Discount Clawback Arrangements from April 2022
- PCA(P)(2024)32 – New Universal Claim Framework (UCF) Module For Pharmacy First Plus
- PCA (P)(2025)07 – Amendments to the Drug Tariff in Respect of Reimbursement Arrangements from April 2025
- PCA(P)(2025)16 – Pharmacy First Scotland Service Requirements
- PCA (P)(2025)18 – Amendments in Respect of CP Remuneration Arrangements from April 2025
- PCA(P)(2025)24 – NHS Pharmacy First (Scotland) Service Remuneration Update November 2025
- Common Clinical Conditions and Minor Ailments – NES Learning Document
- Patient Journey Flowchart for Pharmacy First and First Plus [updated Dec25]
- Prescribing and Clinical Skills – NES
Pharmacy First Plus – Prescriber Rota
A Microsoft teams channel has been set up for all NHS Grampian Independent Prescribers.
Access to IP rotas here: IP Rota (To Complete Monthly)