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

PQS: Palliative Care Questionnaire now open

Pharmacy owners can now complete the Palliative and End of Life Care (PEoLC) questionnaire, which is a gateway requirement for the 2026/27 Pharmacy Quality Scheme…

1st September 2026

Mandatory National Health Campaigns for 2026/27

Community pharmacies will take part in two national health campaigns and two locally agreed campaigns as part of the CPCF 2026/27 requirements. National Campaign 1:…

1st September 2026

Winter 2026 COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign: Training and Resources

The winter 2026 campaign continues under the provider-led vaccine supply model introduced in Spring 2026, giving providers greater flexibility to order vaccine and select delivery…

25th August 2026

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

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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MPs call for sustainable funding for local pharmacies

Community pharmacies received strong cross-party backing in Parliament this week, with MPs warning that the Government’s ambitions for more care in the community cannot be…

10th September 2026

Pharmacies to offer treatment for migraines, acne and 3 other common conditions

NHS England has today announced quicker treatment of migraines, acne, scabies, ear infections and rhinitis through the expansion of the Pharmacy First service (see NHS…

10th September 2026

Reminder: Supply of unlicensed Propranolol modified-release capsules

A medicine supply notification (MSN) was issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in November 2025 to inform pharmacy teams of a…

10th September 2026

NHS England announce the new Pharmacy First prescribing pathways

In a media release issued today, DHSC and NHS England have formally announced the final choice of the five new prescribing clinical pathways which will…

10th September 2026

Medicine Supply Notification: Lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg orodispersible tablets

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for: Lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg orodispersible tablets. MSN/2026/044 Tier 2 –…

9th September 2026

Two SSPs issued for Lansoprazole 15mg and 30mg orodispersible tablets

In response to a significant ongoing disruption to the supply of Lansoprazole 15mg orodispersible tablets and Lansoprazole 30mg orodispersible tablets, two Serious Shortage Protocols (SSPs)…

9th September 2026