With negotiations on the 2026/27 Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) expected to begin this autumn, Community Pharmacy England CEO Janet Morrison gave an important sector update at this week’s Pharmacy Show. Janet delivers her keynote speech Janet outlined how Community Pharmacy England has been preparing for the upcoming CPCF negotiations and working to drive better
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: Exenatide (Bydureon® BCise®) 2mg/0.85ml prolonged-release suspension for injection pre-filled pen. MSN/2025/054 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 15/10/2025 Exenatide (Bydureon® BCise®) 2mg/0.85ml prolonged-release suspension for injection pre-filled pens have been discontinued with supplies now exhausted.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: Dalivit® Oral Drops MSN/2025/055 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 15/10/2025 Dalivit® Oral Drops are out of stock until further notice. Abidec® Multivitamin Drops remain available and can support increased demand. A copy of this
Community Pharmacy England met in London in September, with Members considering strategy and tactics ahead of upcoming CPCF negotiations, alongside other important matters. The work that has been undertaken by Community Pharmacy England since the 2025/26 funding negotiations concluded has been of critical importance for the sector. Not only has there been a huge programme
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
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
As part of ongoing discussions with NHS England about the presentation of people who are ineligible for COVID-19 vaccinations to appointments at community pharmacies, Community Pharmacy England has now written formally to the NHS seeking financial compensation for pharmacy owners. We have been in contact with NHS England since the start of the NHS seasonal
This Community Pharmacy England Briefing provides top tips for pharmacy teams that have been shared by other pharmacy teams providing other nationally commissioned Advanced services. It incorporates tips from those teams who were involved in the pilot of the Pharmacy Contraception Service and from those who have successfully been providing the service since its launch.
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
Pharmacy owners can download a Prescription Item Report (PIR) each month via the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) Information Services Portal (ISP). These reports can help you to: view a breakdown of payments for individual products supplied each month reconcile your monthly payments against claims submitted for NHS prescriptions and for certain NHS services investigate
