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

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

Updated HCFS Specification Published

NHS England has released an updated Hypertension Case‑Finding Service (HCFS) specification, published on 6 August 2026. The revised version — agreed with Community Pharmacy England…

11th August 2026

Pharmacy Regulations: Opening Hours Webinar

The Pharmacy Regulations Opening Hours webinar is now available to view on-demand on the following CPE webpage: Opening hours (including Core, Supplementary, Rest Breaks &…

11th August 2026

Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Times for 31st August 2026

Please find attached details of pharmaceutical provision across Coventry and Warwickshire for  31st August 2026: Additional pharmacies may also be open on this date, and…

6th August 2026

Midlands Immunisation Clinical Advice Service (MICAS)

On 1st July 2026, the East Midlands and West Midlands vaccination teams merged to become the Midlands Vaccination Team. The team will now cover all…

24th July 2026

Pharmacy Pressure Survey Resources

The results of the Pharmacy Pressures Survey have now been published, evidencing the continuing financial strain on community pharmacies and the growing impact on patient…

17th July 2026

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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August 2026 Price Concessions 1st Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (14/08/2026) confirmed the following initial list of price concessions for August 2026: Drug Pack size Price…

14th August 2026

Medicine Supply Notification: Quetiapine 50mg, 150mg, 200mg, 300mg and 400mg modified-release tablets – Updated

Update: 13/08/2026 – Updated supply summary for Seroquel XL – please see the entry on SPS for the latest information. Department of Health and Social…

13th August 2026

Help highlight pharmacy pressures

Join Community Pharmacy England in helping to raise awareness of the 2026 Pressures Survey findings. The Pharmacy Pressures Survey 2026 confirmed what the sector already knows: daily medicines…

12th August 2026

New NHS tool helps pharmacy teams quickly find their smartcard support

NHS England has launched a new online tool to help pharmacy teams more quickly identify their local Registration Authority (RA) contact details for smartcard support.…

11th August 2026

Dame Diana Johnson assumes responsibility for pharmacy

Following last month’s ministerial changes, it has now been confirmed that Dame Diana Johnson DBE has taken on responsibility for pharmacy at the Department of…

10th August 2026

UKHSA immunisation training provider survey

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is undertaking a piece of work looking into the standards of practical and theoretical immunisation training. The work will…

10th August 2026