Community Pharmacy England

10/04/2026

This year's Pharmacy Pressures Survey will close on Monday 13th April, but have you shared your experiences yet?

Take part now 🔗https://cpe.org.uk/pressuressurvey

02/04/2026

NHS prescription charges remain at £9.90 for 2026/27. Have you download the 2026/27 Prescription Charge Card and PPC Poster yet?

Pharmacy teams are reminded that the NHS prescription charge will remain at £9.90 per prescription item for 2026/27. A Government press release (released on 21/11/2025) previously confirmed that the NHS prescription charge would be frozen for 2026/27, as well as the costs for prescription prepaymen

23/03/2026

A short survey has opened to hear what pharmacy owners think of Community Pharmacy England’s communications and how they could be improved.

Your insight will help us improve the future of our communications.

The survey is open until 12 noon on Friday 17th April.

Please let us know what you think 🔗https://bit.ly/4bJE7iv

13/03/2026

Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC) Chairs from across the country gathered this week to share experiences, strengthen leadership skills, and discuss the support that LPCs provide.

Established in 2024, the Forum of LPC Chairs serves as an important platform for LPC Chairs to steer Community Pharmacy England on local matters while fostering collaboration on areas of mutual interest.

Read more details 👉 https://bit.ly/4ur8Toz

09/03/2026

We are keeping the Pressures Survey open for a few weeks longer to give you more time to share your thoughts. We know how busy everyone working in community pharmacy is, and we’re keen to hear from as many people as possible across England.

Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3NelfzF

07/03/2026

📢 Your voice is our strongest evidence.

Independent pharmacy owner and CPE Committee Member Sukhi Basra explains how your input to the Pharmacy Pressures Survey helps demonstrate the realities of the pharmacy frontline to Government and the NHS.

Complete the survey : https://bit.ly/3OEvRrS

20/02/2026

Community Pharmacy England Committee Members recently met to examine economic and other analysis to confirm key negotiating positions for the imminent 2026/27 contractual negotiations. These discussions covered a wide range of topics including funding needs, services, infrastructure investment, and regulatory reform.

Read more, including the 2026/27 workplan and meeting summary 👉 https://bit.ly/4aH5Pff

13/02/2026

We’ve updated our Dispensing Factsheet on prescription charge exemptions.
It outlines who is exempt from NHS prescription charges and what evidence is needed. 🔍 Take a look at the updated factsheet: https://bit.ly/4aMqwHI

12/02/2026

The Pharmacy Pressures Survey 2026 is now open. 📋 ✍️

Your responses help secure the future of community pharmacy.

The evidence you provide shapes policy, influences Parliament and strengthens the case for investment.

Take 10–15 minutes to make your voice heard. Deadline: 16th March 2026.

Find out more 🔗https://bit.ly/3OEvRrS

02/02/2026

Payment claims can now be made for taking part in the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2025/26.

The MYS portal declaration route for PQS will remain open until 11.59pm on Friday, 27th February.

Tell me more 🔗 https://bit.ly/4a9gkr8

28/01/2026

Community Pharmacy England, alongside other primary care sector representatives, hosted a 'Future of Primary Care: From Crisis to Recovery' drop-in event yesterday.

Read more, including our Joint Primary Care Briefing 🔗 https://bit.ly/46lz0Tx

26/01/2026

Don’t miss the latest updates 👇

📌Seasonal Vaccination Service 2026/27 – Updated Specification 🔗 https://bit.ly/45wTyIw

📌Seasonal Vaccination Service 2026/27 – On‑Demand Webinar🔗 https://bit.ly/49JlyuU

📌 Register now to provide COVID‑19 vaccinations for the Spring campaign🔗 https://bit.ly/4sWadPT