Applications now open: Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway pilot

Newly qualified, early career pharmacist prescribers in their first year of post-registration practice can now register to join the Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway (PEPP) pilot.

To find out more visit the CPPE website.

What is the Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway pilot

NHS England is working with the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) and the Royal College of Pharmacy to develop a new education and training pathway for newly qualified, early career pharmacist prescribers, registering from summer 2026. The Pathway aims to create consistent and equitable training and support for newly qualified, early career pharmacist prescribers across all sectors in patient-facing roles.

What’s involved

Delivered by CPPE, the Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway pilot offers access to NHS England funded learning modules, workshops and education support for up to 1200 learners across all sectors. This includes 900 places for learners with employer-provided educational supervision and up to 300 CPPE-supported places for learners without access to an employer educational supervisor. Learners enrolling on the pathway will also gain access to an e-portfolio mapped to the Royal College of Pharmacy Enhanced Curriculum.

Learners, supervisors and employers involved in the pilot will also be invited to help shape future pathways. NHS England has commissioned The University of Manchester Centre for Pharmacy Workforce Studies to undertake an evaluation of the pilot pathway, beginning in September 2026. The evaluation will include capturing feedback from those involved.

How to apply

Applications to the Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway pilot opened on 1st September 2026. To find out more and to submit an application visit the CPPE website

To read more about the pathway, visit NHS England’s Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway webpage

There will be another opportunity to apply in January 2027.