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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UKHSA Immunisation Training Provider Short Survey

This short national survey is seeking to improve understanding of the current range of immunisation training providers that are currently available and who are providing services to frontline staff. Deadline: 16th August 2026.

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Webinar recording: 2026/27 CPCF settlement

Community Pharmacy England’s webinar on the new funding settlement is now available to watch on-demand.

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CPPE West Midlands Regional Newsletter Summer 2026

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

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NHSE WT&E Midlands Pharmacy Newsletter May 2026

In this update: Foundation Pharmacist, FTPP Mandatory Assessment Requirements, Support for Supervisors, Onboarding process for Trainee Foundation Pharmacist 26/27, Independent Prescribing 2026/27, Pharmacy Technicians, Community Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme 2026, WT&E Update Education Commissioning Intention Letters 2026/27

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Community Pharmacy Herefordshire and Worcestershire Latest News

Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Times for 31st August 2026

Please find attached details of pharmaceutical provision across Herefordshire and Worcestershire for  31st August 2026: Additional pharmacies may also be open on this date, and…

6th August 2026

Midlands Immunisation Clinical Advice Service (MICAS)

On 1st July 2026, the East Midlands and West Midlands vaccination teams merged to become the Midlands Vaccination Team. The team will now cover all…

24th July 2026

Pharmacy Pressure Survey Resources

The results of the Pharmacy Pressures Survey have now been published, evidencing the continuing financial strain on community pharmacies and the growing impact on patient…

17th July 2026

Pharmacies under pressure: CPE survey results

Community pharmacies across England are under extreme financial and operational pressure, and patients are now feeling the impact every single day. 📌 Summary of Key…

14th July 2026

Seasonal Flu Vaccination: Operational Letter Published for 2026/27

NHS England has released an operational letter outlining its plans for the seasonal flu vaccination programme. The update sets out NHS England’s initial three‑year ambitions…

3rd July 2026

Ensuring continuity of Pharmacy First services during system outage

ACTION for Community Pharmacy Contractors – guidelines from the Primary Care Commissioning Team, Office of the West Midlands: To ensure continuity of service and minimise…

2nd July 2026

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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Advance notice of 8 products moving to Category H in September 2026

Following the introduction of Category H in March 2026, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced that the following 8 products will…

6th August 2026

SSP60 – Creon® 10000 gastro-resistant capsules further extended

Update 06/08/26 – The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Creon® 10000 gastro-resistant…

6th August 2026

Updated HCFS spec published

NHS England have today (6th August 2026), published an updated version of the Hypertension Case-Finding Service (HCFS) specification. This revised version has been agreed by…

6th August 2026

Medicines shortages taking heavy toll on community pharmacies, politicians hear

Community Pharmacy England has highlighted the ongoing impact of medicines shortages on community pharmacy teams and patients at a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group…

5th August 2026

Rolled over price concessions for August 2026

The following price concessions granted in July 2026 have rolled over to August 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Amiodarone 200mg tablets 28 £5.00 Bendroflumethiazide…

4th August 2026

Reminder: less than a month to register for Childhood Flu Vac Service

To receive supplies of childhood flu vaccines ahead of the 1st October 2026 service commencement date, pharmacy owners must have registered to provide the Childhood Flu…

4th August 2026