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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Webinar: Getting ready for Community Pharmacy Prescribing - overview of IT requirements

NHS England is hosting a webinar to provide an overview of available prescribing IT solutions and to support pharmacies in preparing for future prescribing services. Date: Thursday 1 October 2026 6:30pm – 7:30pm. We would encourage all contractors who are planning or considering prescribing activity within their pharmacy to attend.

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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

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

Information for Pharmacies: Adrenaline Auto-injectors in Schools

Please find below a communication from the ICB regarding Adrenaline Auto-injectors in Schools. This information has also been shared with pharmacies by email. ===================================== Dear…

18th September 2026

MP Pharmacy Visit – Kenilworth

Community Pharmacy Arden has been continuing to engage with local MPs to raise awareness of the financial pressures facing community pharmacies and the challenges of…

17th September 2026

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

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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September 2026 Price Concessions 7th Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (29/09/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for September 2026: Please note: Community Pharmacy England…

29th September 2026

Retrospective price concession top-up payments announced

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced in Part VIIIE of the October 2026 Drug Tariff that 9 products dispensed between January…

29th September 2026

Minister declares herself a “big fan” of pharmacy at CPE conference event

The Public Health and Patient Safety Minister, Dame Diana Johnson DBE, has praised pharmacy’s “amazing work” and described herself as a “big fan” of the…

29th September 2026

Retrospective reimbursement adjustment for Aymes ActaGain Protein Shot tropical fruit

Following representations made by Community Pharmacy England on behalf of community pharmacy owners, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has agreed to make retrospective reimbursement…

29th September 2026

Drug Tariff Watch – October 2026

The Drug Tariff Preface published monthly, lists additions, deletions and other changes to products listed in the Drug Tariff. Below is a summary of the changes coming into…

28th September 2026

First national health campaign starts soon

The first 2026/27 national health campaign starts next week (Monday 5th October 2026). All pharmacies will need to participate in the campaign, which focuses on…

28th September 2026