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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Pressures Survey extended until Monday 13th April

The deadline to respond to CPE's 2026 Pharmacy Pressures Survey has been extended to 10am on Monday 13th April.

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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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Local Pharmacy Network

Visit our patient-facing website for Coventry and Warwickshire.

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Community Pharmacy Arden Latest News

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 Patient Safety Group launches new Bank Holiday resources

The Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group (CPPSG) has released two resources aimed at supporting community pharmacy teams with Opioid Treatment Programmes: “Focus on Methadone”, video…

24th March 2026

Changes to the Reporting of Temporary Suspensions

From 1 June 2026, the Manage Your Service (MYS) will be the only route to notify ICBs of temporary suspensions/closures. NHS England has announced that…

10th March 2026

Annual flu letter for 2026/27 published

The Department of Health and Social Care, the UK Health Security Agency and NHS England have jointly published the national flu vaccination programme letter for…

10th March 2026

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Ramipril 10mg capsules (Crescent Pharma Limited)

MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Ramipril 10mg capsules (Crescent Pharma Limited) Drug alert number: EL(26)A/19 Date issued: 20 April 2026 Crescent Pharma Limited is recalling…

20th April 2026

East and North Midlands Independent Regional Representative Election

Formal processes to seek a new East and North Midlands Regional Representative will begin shortly, following the resignation of Lindsey Fairbrother from the Committee. Our…

17th April 2026

April 2026 Price Concessions 1st Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (17/04/2026) confirmed the following initial list of price concessions for April 2026: Drug Pack size Price…

17th April 2026

SSP61 – Creon® 25000 gastro-resistant capsules further extended

Update 15/04/26 – The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Creon® 25000 gastro-resistant…

15th April 2026

SSP60 – Creon® 10000 gastro-resistant capsules further extended

Update 15/04/26 – The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Creon® 25000 gastro-resistant…

15th April 2026

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

Update 15/04/26 – The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs) for Estradot® 50micrograms/24hours patches…

15th April 2026