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Update 21/04/2026 – The prescription charge waiver applied to FS-endorsed oral Ciprofloxacin prescriptions has ended on 21 April 2026. Prescriptions for oral Ciprofloxacin preparations dispensed…

Regular occurrences of abuse against community pharmacy teams are making their working life increasingly difficult, and at times dangerous, new research from Community Pharmacy England…

To help prepare for new legislation, pharmacy owners are being encouraged – although not legally required – to sign up for NHS England’s Sexual Safety Charter.  Here is key information for pharmacy owners…

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…

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…

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…

Pharmacy owners can now watch a recording of Community Pharmacy England’s recent online workshop to help with the completion of the Data Security and Protection…