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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UKHSA Immunisation Training Provider Short Survey

This short national survey is seeking to improve understanding of the current range of immunisation training providers that are currently available and who are providing services to frontline staff. Deadline: 16th August 2026.

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NHS England, Midlands Controlled Drugs Newsletter, August 2026

This newsletter contains information to support safe use and handling of controlled drugs (CDs).

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Webinar recording: 2026/27 CPCF settlement

Community Pharmacy England’s webinar on the new funding settlement is now available to watch on-demand.

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CPPE West Midlands Regional Newsletter Summer 2026

Use this newsletter to explore how CPPE can help you grow as a professional.

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NHSE WT&E Midlands Pharmacy Newsletter May 2026

In this update: Foundation Pharmacist, FTPP Mandatory Assessment Requirements, Support for Supervisors, Onboarding process for Trainee Foundation Pharmacist 26/27, Independent Prescribing 2026/27, Pharmacy Technicians, Community Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme 2026, WT&E Update Education Commissioning Intention Letters 2026/27

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Community Pharmacy Arden Latest News

PQS: Palliative Care Questionnaire now open

Pharmacy owners can now complete the Palliative and End of Life Care (PEoLC) questionnaire, which is a gateway requirement for the 2026/27 Pharmacy Quality Scheme…

1st September 2026

Mandatory National Health Campaigns for 2026/27

Community pharmacies will take part in two national health campaigns and two locally agreed campaigns as part of the CPCF 2026/27 requirements. National Campaign 1:…

1st September 2026

Winter 2026 COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign: Training and Resources

The winter 2026 campaign continues under the provider-led vaccine supply model introduced in Spring 2026, giving providers greater flexibility to order vaccine and select delivery…

25th August 2026

Additional 2026/27 flu vaccination programme resources

The following publications are currently available to support regions and providers with the upcoming flu programme for Autumn / Winter 2026/27: 1. The updated Information…

21st August 2026

Share Your Experience of the Pharmacy Market Administration Service

As part of a discovery exercise commissioned by NHS England, we are seeking feedback on the current Pharmacy Market Administration service and to identify areas where improvements…

18th August 2026

Smart Cards Registration Authority: New Online Search Tool

One of the issues briefly discussed at previous CP ITG meetings and with some, was the difficulty of using the old A-Z list of Smartcard…

14th August 2026

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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NHS England announces funding uplifts for pharmacy trainees

NHS England has announced that the level of funding for each site employing a foundation trainee pharmacist starting in the 2026/27 training year (Summer and…

1st September 2026

Medicine Supply Notification: Edoxaban (Lixiana®) 15mg tablets

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: Edoxaban (Lixiana®) 15mg tablets MSN/2026/042 Tier 2…

1st September 2026

Medicine Supply Notification: Methylprednisolone (Medrone®) 100mg tablets

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: Methylprednisolone (Medrone®) 100mg tablets MSN/2026/041 Tier 2…

1st September 2026

NHS flu vacs for pregnant women commence

As of today (1st September 2026), pregnant women can receive their NHS flu vaccinations from community pharmacies as the NHS flu programme commences ahead of…

1st September 2026

August 2026 Price Concessions 6th Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (28/08/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for August 2026: Please note: Community Pharmacy England…

28th August 2026

Reminder: Seasonal and Childhood Flu vacs

Reminder: COVID-19 and Adult flu vaccination service registration Pharmacy owners must use the NHS Business Services Authority’s Manage Your Service (MYS) portal to register to…

28th August 2026