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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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New representatives join Community Pharmacy England Committee

Three new members have been co-opted to the Community Pharmacy England Committee to better reflect the make-up of the sector. Following a period as Observers…

14th November 2025

One week left to complete the 2025 mandatory workforce survey

Pharmacy owners have just over a week left to complete the 2025 workforce survey, which is a mandatory requirement for all pharmacy owners. The NHS Business…

14th November 2025

Advance Payments Update: Payments now include Flu and Covid-19 activity

From this month, pharmacy owners may notice a difference in their Advance payments, with these payments higher in value than they have been previously. This…

12th November 2025

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