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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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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

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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

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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

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Editor's view: Government needs a jab of common sense

Pharmacies have been subjected to two shocking U-turns on this autumn’s flu and Covid vaccine roll-out by the government.

31 Aug 2023

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Interview: Nick Hunter

Community Pharmacy Nottinghamshire’s chief officer says contractors are dipping into pensions and selling their cars to keep their pharmacies open.

30 Aug 2023

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Uncertainty persists over progress of NHSE pharmacy review

NHSE promised to commission an economic analysis of pharmaceutical services a year ago to help inform future contract talks.

18 Aug 2023

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Chancellor’s support for Boots branch gives CPE ‘glimmer of hope’

Community Pharmacy England chief executive Janet Morrison said Jeremy Hunt's support for the Farncombe branch was encouraging.

16 Aug 2023

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Existing flu bookings can be carried out in September, says NHSE

Pharmacies will avoid having to rebook appointments although NHS England has not fully reinstated the September 1 start date.

11 Aug 2023

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Independents and patients face chaos over delayed flu service

NPA chair Nick Kaye said delaying the start of the flu vaccine service made “no sense” and jeopardised patients’ health and well-being.

09 Aug 2023

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Rowlands MD accuses NHSE of failing to ensure DSPs meet regulations

Nigel Swift said NHS England must check that distance-selling pharmacies do not breach their contracts. NHSE said 'local NHS systems' were responsible for this.

09 Aug 2023

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Pharmacy flu jab service ‘likely’ to be delayed by a month

CPE 'extremely frustrated' with last-minute announcement from NHS England

04 Aug 2023

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Tegretol 100mg tablets out of stock this month, DHSC warns

Reboxetine (Edronax) 4mg tablets are also out of stock from the middle of this month until the end of October.

02 Aug 2023

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CPE hits back over AIMp criticism

Negotiating body chief Janet Morrison "disappointed" with Hannbeck comments and defends CPE's record.

27 Jul 2023

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Stock warning issued over Atomoxetine 40mg and 60mg capsules

Atomoxetine 40mg and 60mg capsules will be out of stock from the end of this month until September.

24 Jul 2023

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CPE aiming to wrap up service negotiations ‘later in July’

We can't comment on service details until deal reached with Government, says negotiator

04 Jul 2023

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Normal supplies of GLP-1 receptor agonists will return in mid-2024

The warning was reported by Community Pharmacy England who said there are “very limited, intermittent supplies.”

27 Jun 2023

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