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Community Pharmacy England

Previously known as the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC), Community Pharmacy England is the representative body for all community pharmacy owners in England.

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CPE: ‘Unclear’ when fee arrangements for 2024-25 will be revealed

Contractors 'on their knees' warns CPE as it updates on status of negotiations.

02 Apr 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Sigma conference: Large multiples cannot have ‘disproportionate’ influence on CPE negotiations

Conference hears that CPE must ensure its board reflects the sector's composition.

27 Feb 2024 , 3 Min Article

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CPE calls for contract overhaul at Pharmacy Inquiry

CPE called for a new contract framework in giving evidence to the Health Select Committee's Pharmacy Inquiry on 19 February.

20 Feb 2024 , 3 Min Article

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It’ll take time for public to learn about Pharmacy First, says CPE

Healthwatch found patients are more comfortable seeing their GP and are concerned they won't have privacy in a pharmacy.

22 Jan 2024 , 5 Min Article

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CPE: Delayed 2024-25 talks should start ‘imminently’

Talks were slated for late 2023 but cabinet reshuffle led to delays

18 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Swings in margin adjustments are wreaking havoc, says Rowlands chief

Nigel Swift said quarterly margin adjustments are "a clear demonstration the system is simply not working."

12 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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MPs’ letter urges Leadsom to support pharmacies against “unprecedented” pressures

Twenty MPs including former home secretary Priti Patel urged Leadsom to consider a “fair and fit-for-purpose funding model”.

05 Jan 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy First service will launch in January

Expanded Pharmacy Contraception and Hypertension Case-Finding Services will also start on December 1.

16 Nov 2023 , 4 Min Article

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CPE confirms £645m is new money but questions remain over IT

Company Chemists’ Association chief executive Malcolm Harrison said the launch of Pharmacy First was “a huge vote of confidence in the sector."

16 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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CPE asks independents and non-CCA members for views on future

Community Pharmacy England said independents and non-CCA members can “directly input" into its committee’s talks via the survey.

01 Nov 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Countdown is on for National Care Records switchover

The Summary Care Record application portal will be replaced by NCRS on Friday. Are you ready?

26 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Ten-year vision to increase community pharmacy’s healthcare role published today

The report was published by The King’s Fund and the Nuffield Trust.

19 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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NPA, CPE and CCA criticise “naïve” AIM call to only focus on APPG

The NPA, CPE and CCA said “limiting” their work “to just one parliamentary channel” would “do a disservice to pharmacy owners.”

13 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Ministers to debate future of pharmacy at Westminster next week

The debate, which takes place on September 14, was secured by the Conservative MP Peter Aldous.

06 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Utrogestan SSP extended while atomoxetine price increases

The serious shortage protocol for utrogestan 100mg capsules has been extended until September 29.

01 Sep 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Flu and Covid vaccination programmes brought forward

This year’s “shambolic” booster campaign will now start on September 11 because of variant warning.

31 Aug 2023 , 6 Min Article

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