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Latest 2026/27 CPCF negotiations position scrutinised at April meeting

Community Pharmacy England met in London for a full Committee meeting on 22nd and 23rd April. Despite significant efforts by all parties, negotiations on the arrangements for the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) in 2026/27…

29th April 2026
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Pharmacy News

Extended FP34C submission deadline for prescriptions dispensed in April 2026

With Early May Bank Holiday (4 May 2026) occurring in the first five days of the FP34C submission window, pharmacy owners will have an extra day, until the end of 6 May 2026, to submit…

24th April 2026

Process announced for CPE East and North Midlands Regional Representative election

29th April 2026
Medicines Capsules Tablets Drugs Supply

6 products re-classified as special containers from May 2026

29th April 2026

April 2026 Price Concessions 4th Update

28th April 2026

MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Sertraline 100mg film-coated tablets (Amarox Limited)

28th April 2026

Drug Tariff Watch – May 2026

28th April 2026
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Briefing 008/26: Guide to the Community Pharmacy England Regional Representative Election for Independent Pharmacy Owners in the East and North Midlands region

This briefing provides guidance for the upcoming mid-term election for an ‘Independent regional representative’ for…

29th April 2026

Briefing 007/26: Summary of April 2026 Committee Meeting

Community Pharmacy England met in London on 22nd and 23rd April 2026. Committee discussions were…

29th April 2026

Briefing 006/26: Neighbourhood health framework

The Department of Health and Social Care published their Neighbourhood Health Framework on 17th March…

15th April 2026

Briefing 005/26: What pharmacy owners told us in February 2026

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

26th March 2026

Briefing 004/26: Pharmacy bank holiday opening hours in the remainder of 2026 and in 2027

This briefing provides guidance for community pharmacy owners on the Terms of Service opening hours…

10th March 2026

Briefing 003/26: Summary of February 2026 Committee Meeting

Community Pharmacy England met in London on 4th and 5th February 2026. Committee discussions focused…

20th February 2026

Briefing 002/26: Pharmacy First – Urgent supply of medicines and appliances

This Briefing provides information on the Urgent supply of medicines and appliances strand of the…

18th February 2026

Briefing 001/26: Category H FAQs

In December 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced that it will…

3rd February 2026

Briefing 028/25: Summary of November 2025 Committee Meeting

Community Pharmacy England met in London for a full Committee meeting on 19th and 20th…

1st December 2025

Briefing 027/25: What pharmacy owners told us in November 2025

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

1st December 2025

Briefing 026/25: Medium Term Planning Framework – key points for community pharmacy

This Community Pharmacy England briefing outlines the key points of the medium-term planning framework relevant…

31st October 2025

Briefing 025/25: Summary of September 2025 Committee Meeting

Community Pharmacy England met in London for a full Committee meeting on 24th and 25th…

10th October 2025

Events

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LPC member learning session

This is a new learning session for LPC committee members who would like to understand…

6th May 2026
10am - 1pm
Online (please register for access link)

Regional Workshop, Yorkshire and Humber (Tuesday, 2nd June)

As part of our commitment to engaging with the sector, Community Pharmacy England will be holding…

2nd June 2026
7.30pm - 9.00pm
Mercure Barnsley Tankersley Manor, Church Lane, Barnsley, Yorkshire,  S75 3DQ

Regional Workshop, North East (Wednesday, 3rd June)

As part of our commitment to engaging with the sector, Community Pharmacy England will be holding…

3rd June 2026
7.30pm - 9.00pm
Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf & Spa, Carrville, Durham, DH1 1TD

Regional Workshop, East of England (Tuesday 9th June)

As part of our commitment to engaging with the sector, Community Pharmacy England will be holding…

9th June 2026
7.30pm - 9.00pm
Newmarket Racecourses, Rowley Mile Racecourse, Newmarket, CB8 0TF

Regional Workshop, East and North Midlands (Wednesday 10th June)

As part of our commitment to engaging with the sector, Community Pharmacy England will be holding…

10th June 2026
7.30pm - 9.00pm
Nottingham Belfry Hotel and Spa, Mellor's Way, Off Woodhouse Way, Nottingham, NG8 6PY

LPC member learning session

This is a new learning session for LPC committee members who would like to understand…

23rd June 2026
10am - 1pm
Online (please register for access link)

Regional Workshop, West Midlands (Tuesday 30th June)

As part of our commitment to engaging with the sector, Community Pharmacy England will be holding…

30th June 2026
7.30pm - 9.00pm
West Midlands, TBC

Regional Workshop, North West (Wednesday 1st July)

As part of our commitment to engaging with the sector, Community Pharmacy England will be holding…

1st July 2026
7.30pm - 9.00pm
North West, TBC

Regional Workshop, South West (Tuesday 7th July)

As part of our commitment to engaging with the sector, Community Pharmacy England will be holding…

7th July 2026
7.30pm - 9.00pm
Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park, Sandy Park Way, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7NN

Regional Workshop, London North and South (Wednesday 8th July)

As part of our commitment to engaging with the sector, Community Pharmacy England will be holding…

8th July 2026
7.30pm - 9.00pm
London, TBC

Regional Workshop, South East (Thursday 9th July)

As part of our commitment to engaging with the sector, Community Pharmacy England will be holding…

9th July 2026
7.30pm - 9.00pm
South East, TBC

Community Pharmacy England at the Pharmacy Show 2026

Community Pharmacy England will have a significant presence at the Pharmacy Show on Sunday 11th…

11th October 2026
9am-6pm
NEC Birmingham, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT

Conference of LPC Representatives 2026

Event Details Meeting Date: Thursday 26th November 2026 Time: 11am – 4pm (registration from 10.30am). A…

26th November 2026
10:30am
London TBC