Medicine Supply Notification: Venlafaxine 37.5mg modified-release tablets
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Venlafaxine…
Read more
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.
Map of NHS community pharmacy blood pressure check service sites
Smartcards
Information on the process of renewing and unlocking Smartcards, along with contact details for your Registration Authority can be found here
Nationally Commissioned Services
Locally Commissioned Services
Locally commissioned services can be contracted via a number of different routes and by different commissioners, including local authorities, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and local NHS England teams.
Click More for further information on the services commissioned locally in your area.
Community Pharmacy England News
-
13TH JUNE 2025
-
-
13TH JUNE 2025
Yorkshire and North Eastern Pharmacy Owners: Book on your local Future of Pharmacy workshop
With the conclusion of the NHS 10-Year Health Plan imminent, this is a critical time for community pharmacy…
Read more-
-
12TH JUNE 2025
MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: Inhixa 12,000IU (120mg)/0.8mL solution for injection (Maxearn Limited)
MHRA Class 2 Medicines Notification: Inhixa 12,000IU (120mg)/0.8mL solution for injection (Maxearn Limited)…
Read more-
-
11TH JUNE 2025
Pfizer brands now available as generics
Pharmacy teams should be aware that Pfizer Limited has recently ceased supplying a number of its well-established…
Read more-
-
11TH JUNE 2025
Government announces Spending Review Outcome
The Government’s Spending Review has concluded, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves today announcing the…
Read more-
-
10TH JUNE 2025
MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Dulcolax® Adult 5mg gastro-resistant tablets (Opella Healthcare)
MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Dulcolax® Adult 5mg gastro-resistant tablets, Opella Healthcare…
Read more-
Community Pharmacy England Briefings
-
2ND JUNE 2025
Briefing 013/25: Regulatory Changes in June 2025 – DSPs, Opening Hours, etc.
This briefing details the June 2025 amendments to the NHS (Pharmaceutical and Local Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 2013, including the closing of the DSP market entry route and changes to core opening hours applications. Briefing 013/25: Regulatory Changes in June 2025 – DSPs, Opening Hours, etc. The post Briefing 013/25: Regulatory Changes in June 2025 –
Read more-
-
16TH MAY 2025
Briefing 012/25: Summary of May 2025 Committee Meeting
Community Pharmacy England met in London for a full Committee Meeting on 30th April and 1st May 2025. Committee discussions covered the work to support the implementation of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) settlement for 2024/25 and 2025/26 and updates on strategic projects. The Committee also considered sector feedback on the CPCF settlement, and
Read more-
-
25TH APRIL 2025
Briefing 011/25: Margin Explainer: Background Briefing
Funding arrangements for community pharmacies, particularly the processes around delivery of retained margin, are not straightforward and it can be difficult for pharmacy owners to predict the impact of any changes on their businesses. This background briefing from Community Pharmacy England’s Funding Team aims to demystify the processes around the distribution and management of margin
Read more-
-
31ST MARCH 2025
Briefing 010/25: Funding Settlement for 2024/25 and 2025/26
Community Pharmacy England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England have announced the 2024/25 and 2025/26 funding settlement for community pharmacy. This briefing outlines the key elements of the settlement. Briefing 010/25: Funding Settlement for 2024/25 and 2025/26 Details of the settlement on the CPCF for 2024/25 and 2025/26 are also
Read more-
-
19TH MARCH 2025
Briefing 009/25: Briefing 009/25: Discount Deduction Scale
This Community Pharmacy England Briefing provides information on the changes to the discount deduction scale were implemented by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in October 2022. This briefing explains why the changes were introduced and how the current discount deduction system works. Briefing 009/25: Discount Deduction Scale The post Briefing 009/25: Briefing
Read more-
-
14TH MARCH 2025
Briefing 008/25: Briefing for general practice teams – the Community Pharmacy Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Pertussis Vaccination Service
This Community Pharmacy England Briefing provides information for general practice teams on the Community Pharmacy RSV and Pertussis Vaccination Service, which has been commissioned from selected pharmacies by NHS England. Briefing 008.25 Briefing for general practice teams on NHS RSV and Pertussis Vaccination Service The post Briefing 008/25: Briefing for general practice teams – the
Read more-
© 2025 Middlesex Pharmaceutical Group