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.
Community Pharmacy England’s webinar on the new funding settlement is now available to watch on-demand.
Community Pharmacy England will be hosting a webinar on the regulatory provisions and issues around pharmacy core and supplementary opening hours. The session will explain the current requirements, notifications and applications, market entry issues around opening hours, explain how ICBs and NHS Resolution are assessing applications/appeals, and provide practical guidance on the evidence to include with applications. This webinar is suitable for pharmacy owners and LPC members to attend.
Pharmacy owners can now watch a recording of CPE's online workshop on completing the 2026 Data Security and Protection Toolkit ahead of the 30th June submission deadline.
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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
Enter the best awards ceremony for independent community pharmacy and shout about your achievements! The deadline for entries is 22nd July.
On 1st July 2026, the East Midlands and West Midlands vaccination teams merged to become the Midlands Vaccination Team. The team will now cover all…
The results of the Pharmacy Pressures Survey have now been published, evidencing the continuing financial strain on community pharmacies and the growing impact on patient…
Community pharmacies across England are under extreme financial and operational pressure, and patients are now feeling the impact every single day. 📌 Summary of Key…
NHS England has released an operational letter outlining its plans for the seasonal flu vaccination programme. The update sets out NHS England’s initial three‑year ambitions…
ACTION for Community Pharmacy Contractors – guidelines from the Primary Care Commissioning Team, Office of the West Midlands: To ensure continuity of service and minimise…
The Office of the West Midlands have advised that they are not using MS Forms for gathering Annual Complaint information this year and pharmacies will…
Almost three-quarters of community pharmacy owners have completed the 2026/27 Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework (CPAF) screening questionnaire, with one week left to complete. We encourage…
Update 24/07/26 – The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Ramipril 1.25mg capsules. …
Following the launch of the Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccination Service this week, Community Pharmacy England has been working with NHS England to monitor its early progress and address teething…
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) produces a quarterly newsletter called “Hints & Tips”. The latest edition (Issue 64) contains some useful information and advice…
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Nifedipine 10mg, 20mg, 30mg and 60mg modified-release tablets. MSN/2026/033 Tier 2…
MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Tuzulby prolonged-release chewable tablets (Neuraxpharm UK Ltd) Drug alert number: EL(26)A/36 Date issued: 23 July 2026 Neuraxpharm UK Ltd…