Community Pharmacy England (CPE) - News updates

MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Benzylpenicillin benzathine 1.2 Million I.U. and 2.4 Million I.U. powder for suspension for injection (Brancaster Pharma Limited) Drug alert number: EL(26)A/30 Date issued: 29 June 2026 Brancaster Pharma Limited has informed the MHRA that the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) in the cartons for the batches listed in this notification were [...] The post MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Benzylpenicillin benzathine 1.2 Million I.U. and 2.4 Million I.U. powder for suspension for injection (Brancaster Pharma Limited) appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

Pharmacy owners should soon receive confirmation from NHSBSA that the 2026/27 CPAF screening questionnaire will be available for completion from 1st July 2026 until 31st July 2026. As a result of NHS regulations introduced at the end of 2020, completion of CPAF is a requirement of the Terms of Service. Therefore, pharmacy owners must complete [...] The post 2026/27 Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework (CPAF) screening questionnaire appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

The Patient Group Direction (PGD) for the Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccination Service has now been published by the UK Health Security Agency. The UKHSA has also published guidance today on the vaccination programme and an associated PowerPoint slide set, which can be used to train staff that will be administering the vaccine. UKHSA guidance for [...] The post MenB Vacc Service: PGD, resources and reminder of registration date deadline appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

Pharmacy owners are reminded that the NHS COVID-19 Vaccination Service for the spring campaign ends tomorrow (30th June 2026). Pharmacy teams should not administer any further vaccinations under this phase of the service after this date and any promotional material related to the service should be removed from display. Pharmacy owners should ensure they submit [...] The post Reminder: Spring C-19 Vac Service 2026 ends tomorrow appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

Due to high demand, we’ve expanded capacity for our Birmingham and London roadshow events, giving more pharmacy owners the opportunity to learn about the 2026/27 CPCF, shape future priorities, and share their views directly with Community Pharmacy England representatives. Funding pressures, operational challenges and the future direction of the sector were firmly in the spotlight [...] The post Regional Roadshows: Capacity expanded as pharmacy owners keen to discuss the future appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (26/06/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for June 2026: Please note: Community Pharmacy England has submitted price concession applications for a number of other medicines affected by pricing issues this month. We will issue further updates as soon as we hear back from the [...] The post June 2026 Price Concessions 3rd Update appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

Following representations from Community Pharmacy England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has re-determined that the following products will be granted special container status from 1 July 2026. Generic drug name (dm+d descriptor) Brand and/or manufacturer Pack Size Special container Estradiol 1.5mg / Nomegestrol 2.5mg tablets Zoely® 2.5mg/1.5mg tablets (Theramex HQ UK Ltd) 84 [...] The post 11 products re-classified as special containers from July 2026 appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

The Drug Tariff Preface published monthly, lists additions, deletions and other changes to products listed in the Drug Tariff. Below is a summary of the changes coming into effect from 1 July 2026. Key g Special container – This product is a special container and should be dispensed in its complete original pack size. n Item requiring reconstitution [...] The post Drug Tariff Watch – July 2026 appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

Community Pharmacy England is looking for a Public Affairs Manager to help as it works to influence primary care and wider healthcare policies. Community Pharmacy England represents the 10,400+ NHS community pharmacies in England. These pharmacies are at the heart of primary care, ensuring that millions of people receive vital prescription medicines safely and efficiently [...] The post We’re hiring! Join our public affairs and influencing team appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (24/06/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for June 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Alfuzosin 2.5mg tablets 60 £7.55 Apixaban 2.5mg tablets 60 £2.21 Apixaban 5mg tablets 56 £2.34 Aqueous cream 500 £6.58 Benzydamine 0.15% mouthwash sugar free 300 £3.14 Candesartan 16mg tablets 28 [...] The post June 2026 Price Concessions 2nd Update appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.