Yearly Archives: 2026

Community Pharmacy England Briefing 020/26 explains the amendments recently made to the Terms of Service for NHS pharmacy owners, including the new conditions related to independent prescribing within the CPCF. These changes to the Terms of Service apply from 1st October 2026. However, prescribing within the CPCF will not be implemented in individual pharmacies until [...]

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Productive conversations on prevention, neighbourhood health and NHS reform have been the highlight of Community Pharmacy England’s work this political party conference season. We wrapped up a busy season at the Conservative Party Conference this week, following discussions with Labour and the Liberal Democrats, as we continue to make the case for community pharmacy and [...]

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For the 2026/27 Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) there are three Gateway requirements which must all be met, to enable pharmacy owners to be eligible to claim a PQS payment: Palliative care questionnaire; Pharmacy palliative care medication stockholder; and Action plan. Unlike the other PQS requirements that need to be met by the end of 31st [...]

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The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification (MSN) for: Lacidipine 2mg and 4mg tablets. MSN/2026/046 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 6 October 2026 Lacidipine 2mg and 4mg tablets are out of stock until early November 2026 Lercanidipine 10mg and 20mg tablets remain available and can [...]

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The following price concessions granted in September 2026 have rolled over to October 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Allopurinol 100mg tablets 28 £0.86 Allopurinol 300mg tablets 28 £0.95 Amoxicillin 125mg/5ml oral suspension 100 £1.39 Venlafaxine 75mg modified-release capsules 28 £2.59 Please note any rolled over prices can be adjusted upwards if we receive reports [...]

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