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 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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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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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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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

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

Annual Complaints Submission

The Office of the West Midlands have advised that they are not using MS Forms for gathering Annual Complaint information this year and pharmacies will…

2nd July 2026

A message from our new CEO

As many of you know, Fiona Lowe is retiring from her role as CEO for both Community Pharmacy Arden and Community Pharmacy Herefordshire and Worcestershire.…

30th June 2026

MenB Vaccination: Service Specs Published

NHS England has released the full service specification for the new Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccination Service, following the Department of Health and Social Care’s announcement…

26th June 2026

Meningococcal B (MenB) time limited vaccination offer letter

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England have issued a new letter giving additional detail about the time‑limited Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination offer.…

19th June 2026

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Gabapentin Relonchem 50mg/ml Oral Solution (Relonchem Limited)

Update 07/07/2026: This Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification has been updated since its initial publication on 30 June 2026 to correct the expiry date for…

7th July 2026

Medicine Supply Notification: Sodium valproate (Epilim Chronosphere® ) 50mg, 250mg, and 500mg modified-release granules sachets sugar free

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Sodium valproate (Epilim Chronosphere®) 50mg, 250mg, and 500mg modifiedrelease granules sachets…

7th July 2026

Improved price for Ezetimibe 10mg tablets for June 2026

Following representations made by Community Pharmacy England on behalf of community pharmacy owners, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has redetermined the June 2026…

3rd July 2026

Rolled over price concessions for July 2026

The following price concessions granted in June 2026 have rolled over to July 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Mirtazapine 15mg orodispersible tablets 30 £2.34…

3rd July 2026

Medicine Supply Notification: Oxcarbazepine 150mg tablets (Viatris)

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Oxcarbazepine 150mg tablets (Viatris). MSN/2026/029 Tier 2 – Medium impact Date…

3rd July 2026

Flu vac services: updates and service spec published

NHS England has published an operational letter for the seasonal flu vaccination programme. The letter sets out NHS England’s initial 3-year ambitions for the flu…

3rd July 2026