Welcome to the website for Community Pharmacy Arden

We represent the views, interests and priorities of pharmacy contractors in Coventry and Warwickshire and collaborate with national and local partners. We deliver credible solutions to actively improve health outcomes of the local population and beyond. At present we represent 181 community pharmacies in Coventry and Warwickshire.

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Local Pharmacy Network

Introducing a new patient-facing website for Coventry and Warwickshire.

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Children’s Flu Vac Webinar on Demand

A recording of CPE's Childhood Flu Vaccination Service Webinar is now vailable on demand, along with the presentation slides.

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CPPE Workshops West Midlands October 2025 – March 2026

Download the flyer for the upcoming CPPE in person training courses in the West Midlands.

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Community Pharmacy Arden Latest News

Pharmacy Christmas and New Year Bank Holiday Opening Hours

Please find attached details of pharmaceutical provision across Coventry and Warwickshire for  Christmas and New Year Bank Holidays for your information. 25th December 2025 26th December 2025 1st January…

19th December 2025

C-19 & Adult Flu Vaccination: Joint 2026/27 Service Specification Published

Key Points:  New joint service specification for COVID-19 and adult flu vaccinations published COVID-19 vaccinations become an Advanced service. Fees for both vaccinations uplifted, but…

18th December 2025

Rybelsus: New Formulation (Updated)

There is a new formulation of Rybelsus coming out and there will be a change-over period where the different formulations will be on the market…

27th November 2025

Reminder: EPS Nominations – Guidelines and Resources

Nominations give patients the option to choose, or ‘nominate’, a preferred dispensing contractor to which their prescriptions can be sent electronically using EPS. Please remember…

25th November 2025

Recap: Thrive to Survive – Maximising Your Pharmacy Income Event

We’d like to say a big thank you to all pharmacy representatives who attended our recent event in Redditch tailored to help you excel in…

18th November 2025

Midlands Pharmacy Educator’s Support Event: EOIs Invited

We are pleased to share that planning is underway for the next event for educational supervisors based in the Midlands region. This will be a…

13th November 2025

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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January 2026 Category M prices announced

The Drug Tariff Category M pricelist for January 2026 has been published on the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) website. The latest outturns from the margin…

23rd December 2025

Introduction of new Drug Tariff Part VIIIA Category: Category H

A new Category will be introduced to Part VIIIA of the Drug Tariff by Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) from March 2026. The…

23rd December 2025

Drug Tariff Watch – January 2026

The Drug Tariff Preface published monthly, lists additions, deletions and other changes to products listed in the Drug Tariff. Below is a summary of the changes coming into…

23rd December 2025

Medicine Supply Notification: Genotropin® (somatropin) 5.3 mg and 12 mg powder and solvent for solution for injection

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Genotropin® (somatropin) 5.3 mg and 12 mg powder and solvent for…

23rd December 2025

Medicine Supply Notification: Diamorphine 5mg, 10mg and 100mg powder for solution for injection ampoules

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Diamorphine 5mg, 10mg and 100mg powder for solution for injection ampoules.…

23rd December 2025

Medicine Supply Notification: Clonidine (Catapres®) 100microgram tablets

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Clonidine (Catapres®) 100microgram tablets. MSN/2025/070 Tier 2 – medium impact Date…

23rd December 2025