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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Local Pharmacy Network

Introducing a new patient-facing website for Coventry and Warwickshire.

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CPPE Workshops West Midlands October 2025 – March 2026

Download the flyer for the upcoming CPPE in person training courses in the West Midlands.

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Community Pharmacy Arden Latest News

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

NHS Sexual Safety Charter

Whilst not a mandatory requirement, the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and completion of a self-assessment checklist against the Charter’s principles have been developed as support…

20th February 2026

Pharmacy Pressures Survey 2026 now open

Community Pharmacy England has launched its fifth annual Pharmacy Pressures Survey, and they are keen to hear from all pharmacy owners and staff. The responses…

20th February 2026

New Information Standard for the Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag

A new information standard for the reasonable adjustment digital flag, published in December, requires all NHS, health and social care providers that are publicly-funded to be…

6th February 2026

Local Mandated Health Campaign: Only Order What You Need

NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB have launched a medicine waste campaign that aims to reduce the number of medicines prescribed unnecessarily. It’s estimated that 1.6…

5th February 2026

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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Negotiations on 2026/27 Contractual Framework commence

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has entered consultation with Community Pharmacy England on the 2026/27 Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF). A letter…

27th February 2026

February 2026 Price Concessions 4th Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (27/02/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for February 2026: Please note: Community Pharmacy England has…

27th February 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. This week, NHS England announced…

27th February 2026

Clamping down on inappropriate EPS nomination and service direction

Community Pharmacy England is taking steps to tackle inappropriate EPS pharmacy nomination practices and service direction, which contravene the principles of patient choice. Since concerns…

27th February 2026

Pharmacy IT workstreams update published as IT group meets

Community Pharmacy England has released an IT update bulletin ahead of the Community Pharmacy IT Group’s (CP ITG) Spring meeting. Developments which will be discussed…

26th February 2026

February 2026 Price Concessions 3rd Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (26/02/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for February 2026: Please note: Community Pharmacy…

26th February 2026