• 7TH JULY 2025

    Briefing 015/25: Fit for the future: 10 Year Health Plan for England

    The Government published their long awaited 10 Year Health Plan for England on 3rd July 2025. This followed eight months of work to develop the plan, including extensive engagement with the public, staff and healthcare providers, including Community Pharmacy England and other representatives of community pharmacy. This Community Pharmacy England briefing provides a summary of

    • 27TH JUNE 2025

    Briefing 014/25: Summary of June 2025 Committee Meeting

    Community Pharmacy England met in Liverpool for a full Committee Meeting on 25th and 26th June 2025. Committee discussions included updates on the current political context and pressures exerting on the sector, implementation of the agreed changes to the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF), economic projects and ongoing work around medicines supply and margin. The

    • 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 –

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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