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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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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NMS myth busting series (#4)

This is the fourth of a series of articles to tackle some of the misconceptions around the New Medicine Service (NMS).

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Data Security and Protection Toolkit Webinar - recording now available

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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CPE 2026 Regional Roadshow

CPE will be holding a series of regional roadshow events across the country in 2026. The West-Midlands event is on 30th June.

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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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Independent Pharmacy Awards

Enter the best awards ceremony for independent community pharmacy and shout about your achievements! The deadline for entries is 22nd July.

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Community Pharmacy Arden Latest News

Expanded Children’s Flu Vaccination Service Launching October 2026

Expanded Children’s Flu Vaccination Service Launching October 2026 The national pilot flu vaccination service for children is expanding into an Advanced service starting 1 October…

12th June 2026

Contractual Updates – Action Required EPS/HCFS/Temporary Suspension of Services

The following communication was sent to all community pharmacies by the Pharmacy & Optometry Primary Care Commissioning Team Office of the West Midlands on 10th…

12th June 2026

CPCF 2026/27 Resources

The following resources are now available for CPCF 2026/27 from Community Pharmacy England: Summary Briefing Infographic Animation Indicative Income Calculator On-Demand Webinar FAQs CPCF Webpage…

9th June 2026

Supervisor Support Sessions (Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme 2026-27)

A series of online Supervisor Support Sessions for the 2026-27 Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme are available for Employers and Supervisors. These sessions will focus on…

5th June 2026

CPE Regional Workshop, West Midlands – Tuesday 30th June 2026

Make your voice count this summer: practical insight, straight answers, real influence CPE’s regional roadshows are back – designed not just to update you, but…

4th June 2026

CPCF Arrangements for 2026/27 Announced

Community Pharmacy England Secures 10% Funding Rise for 2026/27 and Launches Major Reform Push Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has agreed a 10.3% funding uplift for…

2nd June 2026

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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LPC Chairs meet in Parliament to discuss pharmacy funding, reform and future strategy

Community pharmacy leaders, MPs and health stakeholders have gathered in Westminster to discuss the future of the sector and the part it can play in…

16th June 2026

MenB: UKHSA and NHS England provide further information on vac service

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England have published a letter providing further information on the Meningococcal (MenB) time limited vaccination offer. The…

16th June 2026

MHRA Drug Safety Update: ACE-inhibitors

The product information for all ACE inhibitors is being updated to strengthen the warnings on the risk of delayed-onset angioedema, which may still occur after…

16th June 2026

Minister confirms commitment to pharmacy

Community pharmacy is at the heart of the 10-Year Plan for the NHS, with this year’s investment into the CPCF a clear signal of Government’s…

16th June 2026

MHRA Class 3 Medicines Recall: Cyclizine Lactate 50 mg/ml Solution for injection (Orbit Pharma Limited)

MHRA Class 3 Medicines Recall: Cyclizine Lactate 50 mg/ml Solution for injection (Orbit Pharma Limited) Drug Alert Number: EL(26)A/29 Date issued: 16 June 2026 Orbit Pharma…

16th June 2026

Advice published for newly qualified prescribing pharmacists

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has published advice for newly qualified prescribing pharmacists, ahead of the first cohort joining the register as independent prescribers from…

12th June 2026