Welcome to Community Pharmacy Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Representing community pharmacy, working in collaboration with others, to improve the quality of health and well-being of the people in our counties. At present we represent 117 community pharmacies across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

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Regulatory Changes Webinar 11 November, 7:30 pm

Community Pharmacy England will be hosting a webinar to outline the current and upcoming community pharmacy regulatory changes. The session will include the upcoming changes to Authorisation and Supervision, recent NHS regulatory changes and more.

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Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey 2026

Please remember that all pharmacy owners in England must complete the 2026 WorkForce Survey by 14th November!

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PQS: Audit data collection tool now available

The data collection tool for the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) clinical audit is now available on the MYS portal.

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NHS England, Midlands Controlled Drugs Newsletter, August 2026

This newsletter contains information to support safe use and handling of controlled drugs (CDs).

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CPPE West Midlands Regional Newsletter Autumn 2026

Use this newsletter to explore how CPPE can help you grow as a professional.

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Community Pharmacy Herefordshire and Worcestershire Latest News

Reminder of Paxlovid Ordering Arrangements

Community pharmacies are advised that an increase in COVID-19 cases has been reported locally. Pharmacies are therefore reminded of the arrangements for ordering Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir/ritonavir)…

22nd October 2026

Free NHS Promotional Posters for Community Pharmacies

Community Pharmacy Arden and Community Pharmacy Herefordshire & Worcestershire are delighted to offer community pharmacy contractors across their respective areas the opportunity to order a…

15th October 2026

NIHR Research Funding Opportunity for Community Pharmacies

The NIHR has launched its Wider Care Settings Funding Programme 2027/28, with applications now open for community-based healthcare organisations, including community pharmacies involved in NIHR-supported…

9th October 2026

Reminder: PQS Palliative Care Gateway Requirement

Pharmacy owners taking part in the 2026/27 Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) must meet three Gateway requirements to qualify for a PQS payment: Complete the Palliative…

8th October 2026

CPCF 2026/27 Mandatory National Health Campaign Underway

The first mandatory national health campaign for the 2026/27 Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) is now live and runs from 5 October to 25 October…

6th October 2026

Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Programmes Now Underway

From 1 October, the NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes are available to all eligible patients. Community pharmacies can provide flu vaccinations to eligible adults,…

2nd October 2026

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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NHSBSA systems affected by global technical issues

Community Pharmacy England has been made aware of global technical issues that are currently affecting several NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) services used by pharmacy…

22nd October 2026

How price concessions work: watch our webinar recording

Pharmacy owners can now watch a recorded presentation on price concessions and medicines supply issues. Presented by our in-house experts, the on-demand webinar explains how…

21st October 2026

Reminder: complete the 2026 mandatory workforce survey

Pharmacy owners are reminded of the requirement to complete the 2026 workforce survey, which is a mandatory requirement for all pharmacy owners. The data will…

21st October 2026

October 2026 Price Concessions 3rd Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (20/10/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for October 2026: Drug Pack size Price…

20th October 2026

Medicine Supply Notification: Cilostazol 50mg and 100mg tablets

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification (MSN) for: Cilostazol 50mg and 100mg tablets. MSN/2026/050 Tier 2 –…

19th October 2026

October 2026 Price Concessions 2nd Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (16/10/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for October 2026: Drug Pack size Price…

16th October 2026