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

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

Updated HCFS Specification Published

NHS England has released an updated Hypertension Case‑Finding Service (HCFS) specification, published on 6 August 2026. The revised version — agreed with Community Pharmacy England…

11th August 2026

Pharmacy Regulations: Opening Hours Webinar

The Pharmacy Regulations Opening Hours webinar is now available to view on-demand on the following CPE webpage: Opening hours (including Core, Supplementary, Rest Breaks &…

11th August 2026

Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Times for 31st August 2026

Please find attached details of pharmaceutical provision across Coventry and Warwickshire for  31st August 2026: Additional pharmacies may also be open on this date, and…

6th August 2026

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Reminder: one week left to register for Childhood Flu Vac Service

To receive supplies of childhood flu vaccines ahead of the 1st October 2026 service commencement date, pharmacy owners must have registered to provide the Childhood Flu…

24th August 2026

Cabinet Minister visits Ettingshall Pharmacy

The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, visited Ettingshall Pharmacy in Wolverhampton today (21st August) to see firsthand how…

21st August 2026

Rybelsus® reimbursement prices redetermined for August 2026

Following discussions with NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Novo Nordisk Ltd has updated its UK list price of Rybelsus®…

21st August 2026

MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Fingolimod Zentiva 0.5 mg Capsules (Zentiva Pharma UK Limited)

MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Fingolimod Zentiva 0.5 mg Capsules (Zentiva Pharma UK Limited) Drug alert number: EL(26)A/37 Date issued: 20 August 2026 Zentiva UK…

20th August 2026

August 2026 Price Concessions 3rd Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (19/08/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for August 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession…

19th August 2026

Pricing Analyst job opportunity

Community Pharmacy England is looking for a Pricing Analyst to help us ensure the accuracy of the NHS’s monitoring of drug and appliance prices, as…

19th August 2026