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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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

CPCF 2026/27 Resources

The following resources are now available for CPCF 2026/27 from Community Pharmacy England: Summary Briefing Infographic Animation Indicative Income Calculator On-Demand Webinar FAQs CPCF Webpage…

9th June 2026

Supervisor Support Sessions (Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme 2026-27)

A series of online Supervisor Support Sessions for the 2026-27 Foundation Trainee Pharmacist Programme are available for Employers and Supervisors. These sessions will focus on…

5th June 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…

4th June 2026

CPCF Arrangements for 2026/27 Announced

Community Pharmacy England Secures 10% Funding Rise for 2026/27 and Launches Major Reform Push Community Pharmacy England (CPE) has agreed a 10.3% funding uplift for…

2nd June 2026

FREE Mindfulness Taster Sessions at St Michael’s Hospice

St Michael’s Hospice in Hereford offers free taster sessions as an introduction to their full mindfulness course. The free taster sessions are available on 1st…

29th 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

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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Sector Poll: What do you think of the new CPCF arrangements?

Community Pharmacy England’s Committee needs to know what you think about the 2026/27 CPCF settlement. This year’s settlement includes a 10.3% (£340m) funding increase, regulatory…

9th June 2026

Expanded Children’s Flu Vac Advanced service to be launched in October

Following discussions with NHS England, we have agreed to an extension of the pilot flu vaccination service for children aged 2-3 years, with an increase…

9th June 2026

CPCF Settlement 2026/27: Frequently Asked Questions

Following the recent announcement of the CPCF 2026/27 funding settlement, we know many of you have questions about what it means in practice for your…

8th June 2026

MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Mirtazapine 30mg Tablets (Cadila Pharmaceuticals) (Crescent Pharma Limited livery)

MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Mirtazapine 30mg Tablets (Cadila Pharmaceuticals) Drug alert number: EL(26)A/28 Date issued: 08 June 2026 Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited has informed…

8th June 2026

New East and North Midlands Regional Representative

Community Pharmacy England is pleased to announce that Rahul Sharda, an independent pharmacy owner from Stoke-on-Trent, is the new Regional Representative Committee Member for the…

5th June 2026

Improved prices for Indometacin 25mg capsules & Sumatriptan 50mg tablets for May 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 May…

5th June 2026