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

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

Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Hours for Easter 2026

Please find attached details of pharmaceutical provision across Coventry and Warwickshire for Easter 2026 Bank Holidays: Good Friday 3rd April 2026 Easter Sunday 5th April 2026…

12th 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

Cybersecurity Webinars for Primary Care

A series of free cybersecurity webinars are available for primary care organisations, including pharmacies. Aims: Share real-world intelligence on current cyber threats Offer simple, effective…

27th February 2026

Ending prescribing of gluten-free foods in Coventry and Warwickshire

Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has announced the decision to end NHS prescribing of gluten-free foods for adults and children diagnosed with coeliac…

27th February 2026

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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MYS batch documentation printing issue

Some pharmacy owners have flagged that they are experiencing problems submitting their monthly payment claim on the Manage Your Service (MYS) portal. Community Pharmacy England…

1st April 2026

Bank holiday resources

The Community Pharmacy Patient Safety Group (CPPSG) has issued various bank holiday resources that are useful for pharmacy owners and their team members in the run-up to the Easter bank holiday period. …

1st April 2026

Reminder – New Medicine Service (NMS) providing the service offsite

Pharmacy owners are reminded that they are not permitted to subcontract the New Medicine Service (NMS) to third-party, off-site providers. If they do, contrary to…

1st April 2026

NHS prescription charges to remain at £9.90

Pharmacy teams are reminded that the NHS prescription charge will remain at £9.90 per prescription item for 2026/27. A Government press release (released on 21/11/2025) previously confirmed that the…

1st April 2026

March 2026 Price Concessions 4th Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (31/03/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for March 2026: Please note: Community Pharmacy England…

31st March 2026

C-19 LFD service: commissioning continues through 2026/27

The Lateral flow device tests supply service for patients potentially eligible for COVID-19 treatments (LFD service) will continue to be commissioned as an Advanced service…

30th March 2026