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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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

Vacancy: Deputy Chief Executive Officer

This is a rare opportunity to become the Deputy Chief Executive Officer across two progressive and influential Local Pharmaceutical Committees representing almost 300 community pharmacies…

15th May 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…

14th May 2026

Reminder: Patient Nominations

We would like to remind all community pharmacies about the appropriate practice of patient nominations. Please remember that Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) nominations must be…

28th April 2026

Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Hours for May 2026

Please find attached details of pharmaceutical provision across Coventry and Warwickshire for  the May  2026 Bank Holidays: Early May Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026…

17th April 2026

Launch of Community Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme 2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Community Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme (CPTAP) 2026. This programme supports Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) to…

16th April 2026

Bank Holiday August 31st Opening Intentions EOIs Invited

Please find below information regarding your Bank Holiday opening intentions for August 31st 2026. Bank Holiday Opening Intentions Pursuant to paragraph 35(3)(b) of Schedule 4…

10th April 2026

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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Medicines packs with poor barcodes: NHS England survey – pharmacy input needed

Community Pharmacy England is hearing about more reports of missing, inaccurate or unscannable barcodes on medicines packs. Pharmacy teams have told us this can affect…

20th May 2026

May 2026 Price Concessions 2nd Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (20/05/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for May 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession…

20th May 2026

NMS myth busting series (#4)

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20th May 2026

Key information: Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme

NHS England has asked us to share the following reminders with pharmacy owners. Pharmacy owners will soon be welcoming the 2026 Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme…

19th May 2026

Community Pharmacy England begins early engagement for 2027 elections

Community Pharmacy England is beginning early engagement activity to support preparation for the next round of elections to its Committee, due to take place in autumn 2026…

18th May 2026

Nominations open for East and North Midlands Representative

Nominations are now being sought as part of the mid-term election process for an ‘Independent regional representative’ for Community Pharmacy England’s East and North Midlands region.   Interested and eligible LPC members or…

18th May 2026