Community Pharmacy Hertfordshire

10/11/2025

Weekly e-news 10 November 2025 -

Submit Your Workforce Data by 21 November - For assistance with the survey, contact NHSBSA support by email at pharmacysupport@nhsbsa.nhs.uk or by phone on 0300 330 1295. Guidance notes and frequently asked questions are available on the NHS England website.For further information, visit the CPE web...

05/11/2025

05/11/2025

We’re asking all pharmacies to please report any supply issues you face.
🔗 Shortage reporting form: https://cpe.org.uk/dispensing-and-supply/supply-chain/shortage-reporting-form/
🔗 Report product over Drug Tariff price: https://cpe.org.uk/dispensing-and-supply/supply-chain/problems-with-obtaining-a-generic-medicine/

⚠ Reports are used by CPE to evidence shortages to DHSC and NHS, secure price concessions, and escalate supply issues nationally. The more pharmacies that report, the stronger the case for fair reimbursement and support. Please share widely with your teams and log issues regularly. Every report really does make a difference.

Reminder: CPE have a price concessions hub which includes a price reporting tool. There are also a number of resources to help you better understand price concessions:
🔗 Price Concessions Hub: https://cpe.org.uk/funding-and-reimbursement/reimbursement/price-concessions/
🔗 Price Concession Resources: https://cpe.org.uk/funding-and-reimbursement/reimbursement/price-concessions/medicines-supply-and-price-concessions-resources/

04/11/2025

🌍World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW)🌍
WAAW is a global campaign to raise awareness and increase understanding of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to promote global action to tackle the emergence and spread of drug-resistant pathogens. As one of WHO’s official health campaigns, WAAW is mandated by the World Health Assembly and is commemorated annually from 18 November to 24 November.
You can find further information, resources and more on the WHO website: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-amr-awareness-week/2025

03/11/2025

It’s Ask Your Pharmacist Week!
Did you know that your local pharmacy can provide so much more than prescription dispensing? There are a number of additional services they can offer as well as advice and support for a wide range of common health conditions. Speak to your local pharmacist today to find out how they can help you!

03/11/2025

Weekly e-news 3 November 2025 -

Pharmacy First National Campaign - This campaign is now live and runs until 9 November. Please ensure you are promoting the Pharmacy First service in your pharmacy during this time. Resources can be found on the CPE website.

27/10/2025

Weekly e-news 27 October 2025 -

Commencement of NMS and PCS Changes - Don’t forget that, in accordance with the CPCF, NMS and PCS services will be expanding from 29 October. Full details can be found on the CPE website

21/10/2025

💙 Happy Pharmacy Technician Day! 💙

Today we’re celebrating all our fantastic pharmacy technicians for your skill, professionalism, and dedication to patient care. You play a vital role in keeping pharmacies running smoothly and supporting your teams and communities every single day.

We’d also like to recognise our pharmacy owners and leaders, whose ongoing support, encouragement, and investment help pharmacy technicians to thrive and develop within the profession. Together, you make a real difference to patients and to the future of community pharmacy. 💊

From all of us at CPH

20/10/2025

Think Pharmacy First!
Most pharmacies can help you with seven common conditions without needing a GP appointment. Visit your local pharmacy to see how they can help you today!

20/10/2025

🎆 Happy Diwali 🎆
Wishing you and your family a joyous and prosperous Diwali

20/10/2025

Weekly e-news 20 October 2025 -

PQS 2025/26 Reminder - Pharmacies must keep on-site evidence from 31 March 2026 that staff have completed the Emergency Contraception e-learning & e-assessment, and all pharmacists have completed Consulting with People with Mental Health Problems e-learning. More guidance is available on the CPH web...