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National health campaigns for 2025/26

The first of two national health campaigns under the CPCF 2025/26 are now active, focusing on the Pharmacy First service. All contractors must promote this service to the public between Monday, October 20, 2025, and Sunday, November 9, 2025. This campaign is supported by a national NHS England advertising push running from October 20, 2025, until early January 2026. Updated digital materials are available for download from the DHSC Campaign Resource Centre.

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Pharmacy Quality Scheme 2025-26

A smaller than usual PQS will run in 2025-26

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Pharmacy First

Pharmacists can give you advice on a range of conditions and suggest medicines that can help. They may also be able to offer treatment and some prescription medicine for some conditions, without you needing to see a GP (this is called Pharmacy First).

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Community Pharmacy Seasonal Flu 2025/26

Vaccinations under this advanced service will usually be carried out on the pharmacy premises, but they can also be undertaken in other suitable locations, such…

28th October 2025

Community Pharmacy Essex Conference

Good turn out on Sunday 19th October for the Community Pharmacy Essex Annual Conference.  Positive feedback, great presenters and supportive sponsors.  Thanks all for attending

28th October 2025

CPCF services and Terms of Service – Important dates for August 2025

For more of important dates up to June 2026 click here Date Information and suggested action 1st August 2025, 3pm-3.45pm COVID-19 and Flu: Webinar where the…

29th July 2025

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January 2026 Category M prices announced

The Drug Tariff Category M pricelist for January 2026 has been published on the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) website. The latest outturns from the margin…

23rd December 2025

Introduction of new Drug Tariff Part VIIIA Category: Category H

A new Category will be introduced to Part VIIIA of the Drug Tariff by Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) from March 2026. The…

23rd December 2025

Drug Tariff Watch – January 2026

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…

23rd December 2025