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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NMS myth busting series (#4)

This is the fourth of a series of articles to tackle some of the misconceptions around the New Medicine Service (NMS).

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Data Security and Protection Toolkit Webinar - recording now available

Pharmacy owners can now watch a recording of CPE's online workshop on completing the 2026 Data Security and Protection Toolkit ahead of the 30th June submission deadline.

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CPE 2026 Regional Roadshow

CPE will be holding a series of regional roadshow events across the country in 2026. The West-Midlands event is on 30th June.

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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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Independent Pharmacy Awards

Enter the best awards ceremony for independent community pharmacy and shout about your achievements! The deadline for entries is 22nd July.

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Community Pharmacy Herefordshire and Worcestershire Latest News

Vacancy: Deputy Chief Executive Officer

This is a rare opportunity to become the Deputy Chief Executive Officer across two progressive and influential Local Pharmaceutical Committees representing almost 300 community pharmacies…

15th May 2026

CPE Regional Workshop, West Midlands – Tuesday 30th June 2026

Make your voice count this summer: practical insight, straight answers, real influence CPE’s regional roadshows are back – designed not just to update you, but…

14th May 2026

Reminder: Patient Nominations

We would like to remind all community pharmacies about the appropriate practice of patient nominations. Please remember that Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) nominations must be…

28th April 2026

Launch of Community Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme 2026

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Community Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme (CPTAP) 2026. This programme supports Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) to…

16th April 2026

New Patient-Facing Website for Community Pharmacy Herefordshire and Worcestershire

We have a new patient-facing website for Community Pharmacy Herefordshire and Worcestershire. The Herefordshire and Worcestershire Pharmacy website serves as an online hub connecting residents…

10th April 2026

Bank Holiday August 31st Opening Intentions EOIs Invited

Please find below information regarding your Bank Holiday opening intentions for August 31st 2026. Bank Holiday Opening Intentions Pursuant to paragraph 35(3)(b) of Schedule 4…

10th April 2026

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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3 products re-classified as special containers from June 2026

Following representations from Community Pharmacy England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has re-determined that the following products will be granted special container…

29th May 2026

CPE secures 10% funding rise, but pushes for reform

Announcement Summary Funding to increase by 10.3% (£340m) in 2026/27 to £3.636 billion Government commits to working jointly on programme of reform, which will be…

29th May 2026

SSP for Ramipril 1.25mg capsules extended

Update 28/05/26 – The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has provided an update on the Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) for Ramipril 1.25mg capsules…

28th May 2026

MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Ramipril 2.5mg capsules (Crescent Pharma Limited)

MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Ramipril 2.5mg capsules (Crescent Pharma Limited) Drug alert number: EL(26)A/25 Date issued: 28 May 2026 Crescent Pharma Limited is initiating…

28th May 2026

May 2026 Price Concessions 4th Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (28/05/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for May 2026: Please note: Community Pharmacy England…

28th May 2026

Funding & Reimbursement Shorts: Dispensing FP10MDA forms

As part of our Funding & Reimbursement Shorts series, Community Pharmacy England’s in-house Drug Tariff experts have created a new video to explain the dispensing and…

27th May 2026