FSA recall: SMA Infant and Follow‑On Formula (Nestlé)
Date issued: 5 January 2026 FSA Ref: FSA-PRIN-02-2026 Nestlé has issued a precautionary recall for several…
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The Pharmacy First Service launched on 31st January 2024. Under this new advanced service, pharmacists are able to provide advice and treatment for seven common conditions including sinusitis, sore throat, acute otitis media, infected insect bite, impetigo, shingles and uncomplicated urinary tract infections in women.
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Community Pharmacy England News
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6TH JANUARY 2026
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5TH JANUARY 2026
Advance payment timetable for 2026
Pharmacy owners should note that the next advance payment will be received on the 12th January 2026 (for…
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31ST DECEMBER 2025
December 2025 Price Concessions Final Update
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (31/12/2025) confirmed the following final…
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29TH DECEMBER 2025
Medicine Supply Notification: Hypurin® Porcine 30/70 Mix (insulin isophane biphasic porcine) 100units/ml suspension for injection 3ml cartridges
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Hypurin® Porcine…
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29TH DECEMBER 2025
Extended FP34C submission deadline for prescriptions dispensed in December 2025
With New Year’s Day (1 January 2026) occurring in the first five days of the FP34C submission window,…
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29TH DECEMBER 2025
7 products re-classified as special containers from January 2026
Following representations from Community Pharmacy England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)…
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Community Pharmacy England Briefings
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1ST DECEMBER 2025
Briefing 028/25: Summary of November 2025 Committee Meeting
Community Pharmacy England met in London for a full Committee meeting on 19th and 20th November 2025. Committee discussions focused on the upcoming CPCF negotiations: financial pressures remain a very serious concern, with closing the funding gap still the Committee’s top priority. The Committee also considered the additional pressures that winter is expected bring to
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1ST DECEMBER 2025
Briefing 027/25: What pharmacy owners told us in November 2025
As part of Community Pharmacy England’s commitment to working more closely with pharmacy owners – listening to them better, as well as engaging more regularly via events and other channels – we sought input from the sector ahead of the November 2025 Committee Meeting. Between October 20th to November 10th, the latest sector opinion poll
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31ST OCTOBER 2025
Briefing 026/25: Medium Term Planning Framework – key points for community pharmacy
This Community Pharmacy England briefing outlines the key points of the medium-term planning framework relevant to community pharmacy services. Briefing 026/25 Medium term planning framework key points for community pharmacy The post Briefing 026/25: Medium Term Planning Framework – key points for community pharmacy appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.
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10TH OCTOBER 2025
Briefing 025/25: Summary of September 2025 Committee Meeting
Community Pharmacy England met in London for a full Committee meeting on 24th and 25th September 2025. Committee discussions included preparation for the upcoming CPCF negotiations, governance, and project updates. The Committee had a full discussion on strategy and tactics ahead of the upcoming negotiations. This was the first meeting for the new non-executive Chair
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10TH OCTOBER 2025
Briefing 024/25: What pharmacy owners told us in September 2025
As part of Community Pharmacy England’s commitment to working more closely with pharmacy owners – listening to them better, as well as engaging more regularly via events and other channels – we sought input from the sector ahead of the September 2025 Committee Meeting. Between 8th August and 11th September, the latest sector opinion poll
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9TH OCTOBER 2025
Briefing 023/25: Briefing for general practice teams and staff at sexual health clinics: Changes to the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service
This Community Pharmacy England Briefing provides information for general practice teams and staff at sexual health clinics on the changes to the Pharmacy Contraception Service which are planned to be introduced in October 2025. Briefing 023/25: Briefing for GP teams and staff at sexual health clinics – Changes to the Pharmacy Contraception Service The post
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