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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Webinar: Getting ready for Community Pharmacy Prescribing - overview of IT requirements

NHS England is hosting a webinar to provide an overview of available prescribing IT solutions and to support pharmacies in preparing for future prescribing services. Date: Thursday 1 October 2026 6:30pm – 7:30pm. We would encourage all contractors who are planning or considering prescribing activity within their pharmacy to attend.

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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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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

Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey Open until 14th November 2026

The 2026 Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey is now open. All pharmacy owners in England must complete the survey by 14th November 2026. The data will…

18th September 2026

Information for Pharmacies: Adrenaline Auto-injectors in Schools

Please find below a communication from the ICB regarding Adrenaline Auto-injectors in Schools. This information has also been shared with pharmacies by email. ===================================== Dear…

18th September 2026

PQS: Palliative Care Questionnaire now open

Pharmacy owners can now complete the Palliative and End of Life Care (PEoLC) questionnaire, which is a gateway requirement for the 2026/27 Pharmacy Quality Scheme…

1st September 2026

Mandatory National Health Campaigns for 2026/27

Community pharmacies will take part in two national health campaigns and two locally agreed campaigns as part of the CPCF 2026/27 requirements. National Campaign 1:…

1st September 2026

Winter 2026 COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign: Training and Resources

The winter 2026 campaign continues under the provider-led vaccine supply model introduced in Spring 2026, giving providers greater flexibility to order vaccine and select delivery…

25th August 2026

Additional 2026/27 flu vaccination programme resources

The following publications are currently available to support regions and providers with the upcoming flu programme for Autumn / Winter 2026/27: 1. The updated Information…

21st August 2026

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MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Meropenem 1000 mg powder and solvent for solution for infusion (B. Braun Melsungen AG)

MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Meropenem 1000 mg powder and solvent for solution for infusion (B. Braun Melsungen AG) Drug alert number: EL(26)A/39 Date issued:…

23rd September 2026

Liberal Democrats explore community pharmacy’s role in care closer to home

How can we build a health and care system that delivers accessible, equitable care closer...

23rd September 2026

September 2026 Price Concessions 4th Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (22/09/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for September 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession…

22nd September 2026

Disallowed items issued by dentists and nurse prescribers

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has informed Community Pharmacy England that a high percentage of disallowed items dispensed by community pharmacies were from prescriptions…

18th September 2026

CPE to put pharmacy owners’ priorities centre stage this party conference season

Community Pharmacy England will be taking pharmacy owners’ priorities to key audiences throughout the upcoming political party conference season, continuing our work to influence national…

18th September 2026

Retrospective pricing adjustments for Eucerin® products

NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has confirmed that the following 8 Eucerin® products will be granted upward retrospective pricing adjustments because the manufacturer did not…

18th September 2026