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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 187 community pharmacies in Coventry and Warwickshire.

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CPA Pharmacy Servives Webinar Recording

Watch the CPA Pharmacy Services webinar recording from 22nd February 2024.

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Pharmacy First service resources

Check out our new Pharmacy First page with a collection of resources.

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CPE Pharmacy Pressures Survey Report: Medicine Supply Issues

This is the first in a series of reports that are being developed about the findings of the 2024 Pharmacy Pressures Survey by CPE. In the coming months, the full range of severe challenges impacting the pharmacy sector will be highlighted in further reports.

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Pharmacy Show 2024 - open for registration!

The Pharmacy Show which is set to take place from October 15th to 16th October 2024 in Birmingham. The Pharmacy Show champions the sector and invites all pharmacy professionals to come together for two days of education and networking opportunities. Register your interest now!

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Community Pharmacy Arden Latest News

CPE Pharmacy Advice Audit

Community Pharmacy England will launch a Pharmacy Advice Audit on 3rd June aimed to measure the increasing number of people relying on pharmacies. This audit…

16th May 2024

Pharmacy Pressures Medicine Supply Report published

CPE has published a report based on the findings of their Pharmacy Pressures Survey, confirming medicine supply issues.  This is the first in a series…

10th May 2024

Virtual Outcomes Common Skin Conditions: Fungal Infections

Virtual Outcomes has released a new module in their series of Skin Conditions supporting the Pharmacy First Service. This module is about fungal infections, looking…

9th May 2024

Pharmacy Opening Hours during May Bank Holidays

Please find attached details of pharmaceutical provision across Coventry and Warwickshire ICB for Bank Holidays in May 2024. Additional pharmacies may also be open on…

24th April 2024

Briefing Event: Critical Pressures and the Future

Community Pharmacy England has opened registration for a national event for pharmacy owners as part of our ongoing efforts to engage more meaningfully with everyone…

23rd April 2024

Top tips to maximise dispensing income

Community Pharmacy England has published a new factsheet to help pharmacy owners maximise their income from dispensing. The factsheet offers tips on maximising income and reducing losses during various stages of…

23rd April 2024

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Pharmacy Advice Audit: Starting soon

Pharmacy owners and their teams can now access guidance about the upcoming national Pharmacy Advice Audit, including full details of how to take part between…

17th May 2024

Hypertension Case-Finding Service reminder (#2): How can I promote the service?

This is the second of a series of articles to help pharmacy owners and their teams to maximise the potential of the Hypertension Case-finding Service.…

17th May 2024

Ten pharmacies closing every week in England

GB News New analysis of NHS data by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA), has found the number of pharmacy closures to be nearly 50 percent…

16th May 2024

Medicine Supply Notification: Tegretol® (carbamazepine) 100mg/5ml liquid

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Tegretol® (carbamazepine) 100mg/5ml liquid MSN/2024/056 Tier 2 – medium impact Date…

16th May 2024

MHRA Class 4 Medicines Notification: Keppra 500mg film-coated tablets (Doncaster Pharma Limited)

Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Keppra 500mg film-coated tablets (Doncaster Pharma Limited) Drug alert number: EL (24)A/15 Date issued: 15 May 2024 The Medicines and Health…

15th May 2024

May Briefing Event: Lack of Government investment and Pharmacy First challenges are key concerns for pharmacy owners

Underfunding, dispensing at a loss, and challenges in Pharmacy First implementation are amongst the key concerns and priorities for pharmacy owners in the coming months.…

13th May 2024