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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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

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 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

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NHS updates EPS nomination standards

NHS England has updated its national standards on how pharmacy teams and IT system suppliers process nominations. This follows renewed scrutiny of nomination practices and…

6th May 2026

April 2026 Price Concessions Final Update

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

5th May 2026

Rolled Over Price Concessions For May 2026

The following price concessions granted in April 2026 have rolled over to May 2026: Drug  Pack size Price concession Candesartan 4mg tablets 7 £0.75 Labetalol…

5th May 2026

Medicine Supply Notification: Midazolam (Epistatus® ) 7.5mg/0.75ml oromucosal solution pre-filled oral syringes sugar free

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Midazolam (Epistatus®) 7.5mg/0.75ml oromucosal solution pre-filled oral syringes sugar free. MSN/2026/023…

5th May 2026

NHSBSA ‘Hints & Tips’ – Issue 63

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) produces a quarterly newsletter called “Hints & Tips”. The latest edition (Issue 63) contains some useful information and advice…

5th May 2026

Pharmacy First: Recognition of tick bites and the symptoms of Lyme disease

As we move into the warmer months, pharmacy teams may start to see people presenting with tick bites and potentially symptoms of Lyme disease. While tick…

5th May 2026