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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Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey

Please remember that all pharmacy owners in England must complete the 2026 WorkForce Survey by 14th November!

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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 Autumn 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

Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Programmes Now Underway

From 1 October, the NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes are available to all eligible patients. Community pharmacies can provide flu vaccinations to eligible adults,…

2nd October 2026

Stoptober is back!

Pharmacies are encouraged to support Stoptober, the annual NHS Stop Smoking health campaign. A comprehensive suite of free campaign assets are available, including social media…

1st October 2026

Levemir® discontinuation – are you still dispensing it?

Levemir® (insulin detemir) is being discontinued, with UK stocks expected to be exhausted by the end of December 2026. Despite previous communications, a significant number…

1st October 2026

Reminder: Are you registered to use RAVS?

Community pharmacies delivering NHS vaccinations are reminded that all vaccinations must be recorded using the NHS Record a Vaccination Service (RAVS). RAVS is now the…

25th September 2026

Pharmacy First to Expand with Five New Prescribing Pathways This Autumn

🔹 Bullet‑Point Briefing for Pharmacy Teams NHS England and DHSC have confirmed five new prescribing pathways launching under Pharmacy First later this year. Pathways include:…

24th September 2026

Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey Open until 14th November 2026

The 2026 Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey is now open. All pharmacy owners in England must complete the survey by 14th November 2026. The data will…

18th September 2026

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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September 2026 Price Concessions Final Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (02/10/2026) confirmed the following final list of price concessions for September 2026: Drug Pack size Price…

2nd October 2026

Expiry of SSP060 Creon® 10000 gastro-resistant capsules

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP060) for Creon® 10000 gastro-resistant capsules will expire at 23:59pm Friday…

2nd October 2026

SSPs for Estradot® patches (SSP079, SSP080, SSP081, SSP082) further extended

Update 02/10/26 – The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Estradot® 50micrograms/24hours patches…

2nd October 2026

SSP61 – Creon® 25000 gastro-resistant capsules further extended

Update 02/10/26 – The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Creon® 25000 gastro-resistant…

2nd October 2026

PQS: Audit data collection tool now available

The data collection tool for the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) clinical audit is now available on the NHSBSA’s Manage Your Service (MYS) portal. The clinical…

1st October 2026

Changes to Advance payments for flu vaccination service

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that from the 2026/27 flu vaccination season, the reimbursement element for flu vaccinations will be…

1st October 2026