Community Pharmacy England (CPE) - News updates
Webinar recording: 2026/27 CPCF settlement
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Medicine Supply Notification: Rivastigmine 4.6mg/24hours and 9.5mg/24hours transdermal patches – updated
Update 04/06/2026: Changes in the alert below are in bold Update 08/01/2026: Alzest transdermal patches (Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (UK) Ltd) in all strengths have been discontinued. Please note: Care is needed if switching between daily and twice weekly (Zeyzelf) rivastigmine patches to avoid the risk of dosing error. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) [...] The post Medicine Supply Notification: Rivastigmine 4.6mg/24hours and 9.5mg/24hours transdermal patches – updated appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.
PQS: CPPE asthma e-learning now available
The Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) has now launched the Asthma for Pharmacy Quality Scheme 2026/27 e-learning. View the Asthma for Pharmacy Quality Scheme 2026/27 e-learning Pharmacists are required to complete this e-learning (as well as the Asthma e-assessment) by 31st March 2027 as part of the Medicines optimisation and patient safety domain of [...] The post PQS: CPPE asthma e-learning now available appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.
Rolled over price concessions for June 2026
The following price concessions granted in May 2026 have rolled over to June 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Atorvastatin 60mg tablets 28 £4.37 Betamethasone 0.1% ear/eye/nose drops 10 £2.82 Bicalutamide 150mg tablets 28 £4.77 Bicalutamide 50mg tablets 28 £2.95 Eplerenone 25mg tablets 28 £2.35 Lisinopril 20mg tablets 28 £1.20 Mirtazapine 15mg tablets 28 £1.15 [...] The post Rolled over price concessions for June 2026 appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.
Pharmacy IT workstreams update published as IT group meets
Community Pharmacy England has released an IT bulletin update ahead of the Community Pharmacy IT Group (CP ITG) meeting for its summer meeting. Recent developments include: Medicine pack barcode data quality The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) continue to be made aware of concerns about the limited availability and consistency of Global Trade [...] The post Pharmacy IT workstreams update published as IT group meets appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.
Supply of unlicensed Propranolol modified-release capsules
A medicine supply notification (MSN) was issued by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) in November 2025 to inform pharmacy teams of a shortage affecting Propranolol 80mg and 160mg modified release capsules. Since the publication of the MSN, the Medicines Supply Tool hosted on the Specialist Pharmacy Service (SPS) website has been updated [...] The post Supply of unlicensed Propranolol modified-release capsules appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.
MPs say “Pharmacy funding must match words”
Community pharmacies received strong backing in Parliament today, with multiple MPs speaking out in support of what pharmacies do for their local communities. MPs welcomed the new funding settlement, but also warned of the economic peril that community pharmacies are still in. The Westminster Hall debate, sponsored by Rachel Gilmour, Liberal Democrat MP for Tiverton [...] The post MPs say “Pharmacy funding must match words” appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.
One month to go: Data Security Toolkit completion underway
With the deadline now imminent, Community Pharmacy England is urging pharmacy owners to take action to complete the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPTK) for 2026 now and reminding them to make use of our resources to work through the process as efficiently as possible. The DSPTK submission is due by 30th June 2026 as [...] The post One month to go: Data Security Toolkit completion underway appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.
May 2026 Price Concessions Final Update
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (02/06/2026) confirmed the following final list of price concessions for May 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Atorvastatin 60mg tablets 28 £4.37 Betamethasone 0.1% ear/eye/nose drops 10 £2.82 Bicalutamide 150mg tablets 28 £4.77 Bicalutamide 50mg tablets 28 £2.95 Eplerenone 25mg tablets 28 £2.35 Lisinopril 20mg tablets [...] The post May 2026 Price Concessions Final Update appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.
MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: ChloraPrep 2% 1mL and ChloraPrep Frepp 2% 1.5mL applicators (Becton Dickinson UK Ltd)
MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: ChloraPrep 2% 1mL and ChloraPrep Frepp 2% 1.5mL applicators (Becton Dickinson UK Ltd) Drug alert number: EL(26)A/26 Date issued: 2 June 2026 Becton Dickinson UK Ltd are recalling batches of ChloraPrep 2% 1mL applicators and ChloraPrep Frepp 2% 1.5 mL applicators due to a potential breach of sterility in the [...] The post MHRA Class 2 Medicines Recall: ChloraPrep 2% 1mL and ChloraPrep Frepp 2% 1.5mL applicators (Becton Dickinson UK Ltd) appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.