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Labour to form next Government

The Labour party has won a large majority in the 2024 General Election and will now form the next Government. With just a handful of seats left to be declared, Labour has won more than…

5th July 2024
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Pharmacy News

Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework (CPAF) screening questionnaire 2024/25

Community pharmacy owners are reminded that they have until Wednesday 31st July 2024 to complete the 2024/25 Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework (CPAF) screening questionnaire.   As a result of NHS regulations introduced at the end of…

8th July 2024

Call for volunteers – Evaluation of the CPCF 2019-2024 clinical services

15th July 2024

NHSE opens EOI process for additional capacity for C-19 vacs service

11th July 2024

Updated Incident Reporting Approved Particulars

9th July 2024

MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Propantheline Tablets 15mg (Genesis Pharmaceuticals livery (Chelonia Healthcare Limited))

9th July 2024

Flu vac: PGD and national protocol published

4th July 2024
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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

Briefing 005/24: Four point plan 2024

This briefing, aimed at parliamentarians and external stakeholders, sets out our plan to secure the…

29th February 2024

Briefing 004/24: Completing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit 2023/24

These briefings will assist community pharmacy contractors completing the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (‘Toolkit’) 2023/24:…

12th February 2024

Briefing 003/24: Summary of our January 2024 Committee Meeting

Community Pharmacy England met in London for a full Committee Meeting on 31st January and…

6th February 2024

Briefing 002/24: What pharmacy owners told us in January 2024

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

6th February 2024

Briefing 001/24: Market Entry

This briefing provides information for applicants in the market entry process. Briefing 001/24: Market Entry

19th January 2024

Briefing 041/23: Briefing for Local Medical Committees and general practices on the Pharmacy First service

This Community Pharmacy England Briefing is now our of date. Please refer to the updated…

7th December 2023

Events

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Pharmacy Owner Event, Yorkshire and Humber

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

16th July 2024
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
The Met Hotel Leeds, 5 King St, Leeds LS1 2HQ

Pharmacy Owner Event, West Midlands

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

17th July 2024
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Crowne Plaza Birmingham City Centre, Central Square, Holliday St, Birmingham B1 1HH

Pharmacy Owner Event, South East

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

24th July 2024
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Crowne Plaza London - Gatwick Airport, 90 Langley Dr, Crawley RH11 7SX

Pharmacy Owner Event, South West

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

25th July 2024
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Courtyard Exeter Sandy Park, Sandy Park Way, Exeter EX2 7NN

Pharmacy Owner Event, East of England

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

30th July 2024
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Clayton Hotel Cambridge, 27-29 Station Rd, Cambridge, CB1 2FB

Pharmacy Owner Event, All England

Community Pharmacy England will be running a digital version of its roadshow for those who…

30th July 2024
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Pharmacy Owner Event, London

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

31st July 2024
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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
TBC Central London

Community Pharmacy England at the Pharmacy Show

Community Pharmacy England will have a significant presence at this year’s Pharmacy Show this weekend…

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
10am - 4pm followed by a stakeholder reception from 4pm – 5.30pm
BMA House, Tavistock Square, London WC1H 9JP