Yearly Archives: 2026

Formal processes to seek a new East and North Midlands Regional Representative will begin shortly, following the resignation of Lindsey Fairbrother from the Committee. Our committee is responsible for providing effective leadership to and oversight of Community Pharmacy England’s activity to generate value for the sector and promote the long-term success of community pharmacy in [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (17/04/2026) confirmed the following initial list of price concessions for April 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Aspirin 75mg gastro-resistant tablets 28 £2.15 Benzydamine 0.15% mouthwash sugar free 300 £3.15 Carbocisteine 375mg capsules 120 £2.96 Carvedilol 12.5mg tablets 28 £3.99 Carvedilol 25mg tablets 28 £4.17 Carvedilol [...]

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NHS England is updating the process for supplying medicines when people leave prison. The changes, aims to improve continuity of care and reduce pressure on community pharmacies and GP practices during a patient’s first days and weeks back in the community. Following the updated process, most people leaving prison will now be issued with a [...]

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Overview Community pharmacies across North East London took part in a pilot programme commissioned by Barts Health NHS Trust to deliver cholesterol point of care testing (POCT). The initiative formed part of a wider strategy to address declining cardiovascular disease (CVD) detection rates following the COVID-19 pandemic, during which routine monitoring significantly decreased. By offering [...]

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NHS England is undertaking an evaluation of the provision of the childhood flu vaccination Advanced service. The service was commissioned to provide flu vaccinations to two and three-year-olds in community pharmacies during the 2025/26 campaign as part of a one season trial. Community pharmacies are invited to share their experiences of the service. Feedback will [...]

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