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‘Huge potential’ for community pharmacy recognised in NHS review

Both the huge potential for expanding the clinical role of pharmacists and a growing concern for community pharmacy’s resources have been recognised in an independent investigation into the NHS. The final report of Lord Darzi’s…

12th September 2024
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Pharmacy News

Reminder: flu vac – are you clear about when it starts?

Pharmacy owners are reminded that while the flu vaccination service can now be provided to pregnant women, vaccination of all other eligible adult cohorts for the 2024/25 campaign cannot commence until 3rd October 2024. Read…

5th September 2024

Expiry of nine Quetiapine SSPs (SSP062-SSP070)

13th September 2024

New MYS route for Temporary Suspensions Notifications

12th September 2024

MHRA Class 3 Medicines Recall: Evorel Sequi (Theramex HQ UK Ltd)

12th September 2024

Oestrogel® and Testogel® – reimbursement price changes for August 2024

11th September 2024

Retrospective reimbursement price adjustments for Nutrison® water for gastroenteral feeds – update

11th September 2024
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Briefing 017/24: NHSmail and multi-factor authentication

This briefing explains what NHSmail multi-factor authentication (MFA) is and how to use it. Briefing:…

31st July 2024

Briefing 016/24: Community Pharmacy England Strategy

Early in 2024, the Committee considered the challenges ahead looking at what the strategy should…

30th July 2024

Briefing 015/24: TAPR Update: Levy Spends

Community Pharmacy England is entirely funded by pharmacy owners via the levy charged to LPCs…

30th July 2024

Briefing 014/24: Transforming Pharmacy Representation Programme

This report provides a final update to LPCs and pharmacy owners about the work undertaken…

30th July 2024

Briefing 013/24: Summary of June 2024 Committee Meeting

Community Pharmacy England met in Birmingham for a full Committee Meeting on 26th and 27th…

19th July 2024

Briefing 012/24: What pharmacy owners told us in June 2024

As part of Community Pharmacy England’s commitment to working more closely with pharmacy owners –…

19th July 2024

Briefing 011/24: New restrictions on the prescriptions and supply of puberty blockers

This briefing provides some information on the change in regulations and some FAQs. Briefing: 011/24:…

24th June 2024

Briefing 010/24: Briefing for pharmacy teams – the Pharmacy First service

This Briefing provides information for pharmacy teams on the Pharmacy First service which started on…

21st May 2024

Briefing 009/24: Briefing for Local Medical Committees and general practices on the Pharmacy First service

This Community Pharmacy England Briefing provides information for Local Medical Committees and general practices on…

21st May 2024

Briefing 008/24: Pharmacy Advice Audit 2024 – Team Guide

This briefing describes how community pharmacy teams can take part in Community Pharmacy England’s Pharmacy…

17th May 2024

Briefing 007/24: Summary of our April 2024 Committee Meeting

Community Pharmacy England met in London for a full Committee Meeting on 17th and 18th…

22nd April 2024

Briefing 006/24: Category A drug reimbursement reforms FAQs

From April 2024, a transition to new arrangements for the setting of Drug Tariff Category…

8th March 2024

Events

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Forum of LPC Chairs – National Meeting

This event is open to all LPC Chairs, or a Vice-Chair as a deputy.  The…

25th September 2024
11am - 4pm
Woburn House Conference Centre, Woburn House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9HQ

Pharmacy Owner Event, London

Pharmacy owners and their representatives are invited to attend our upcoming regional event in London…

26th September 2024
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Community Pharmacy England Office, 14 Hosier Lane, Farringdon, EC1A 9LQ

Community Pharmacy England at the Pharmacy Show

Community Pharmacy England will have a significant presence at this year’s Pharmacy Show on 13th…

13th October 2024
9am - 6pm
NEC Birmingham North Ave, Marston Green Birmingham, B40 1NT

Conference of LPC Representatives 2024

The Annual Conference of LPC Representatives is an important event in the calendar, giving LPCs…

7th November 2024
11am - 4pm followed by a stakeholder reception from 4pm – 5.30pm
BMA House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JP