Welcome to Community Pharmacy Thames Valley
Community Pharmacy Thames Valley represents 324 Community Pharmacy Contractors in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire on all matters relating to community pharmacy, including Essential Services, Advanced Services, Locally Commissioned Services and Applications for new Contracts.
Catch up with the latest news from our Weekly Digest.
The Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) forms part of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF). Initial details of the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2025/26 were released on 31st March 2025, as part of the arrangements for the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) in 2024/25 and 2025/26 and as a Drug Tariff Update.
Join Community Pharmacy England in Crawley on 23rd July to explore the impact of the recent CPCF deal and possible tactics to use with policymakers in future. Book your place now!
Join pharmacist Clare Holland for a deep dive into the Pharmacy Contraception Service. This webinar will cover key clinical aspects (initiation & continuation), service essentials (formulary & PGDs), and practical strategies for seamless implementation. Learn how to identify patients, maximize pharmacy opportunities, and collaborate with GP surgeries effectively. Don't miss out!
Loneliness Awareness Week 2025 takes place from 9th-15th June, presenting a valuable opportunity to address the growing concern of loneliness. This year’s theme, “Meeting Loneliness…
The latest edition of the new, monthly BOB MOB newsletter is available to view at: BOB Medicines Optimisation Bulletin May 2025 Volume 4 Issue 7…
Applications for NHS England funded independent prescribing courses are open. We encourage pharmacists from across sectors, including community pharmacy and locums, to seize this opportunity.…
Stay informed with the Pharmacy Academy podcast channel! Get weekly updates on crucial pharmacy-related topics ,crafted using insights from NHS, CPE, and PGD information, then…
There has been a few queries raised about the Pharmacy First bundling requirement, so we want to ensure everyone is fully aware of the upcoming…
Frimley ICB have provide an update on the future of ICB’s read all the latest information. Frimley Health and Care ICS Letter
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for NovoRapid® PumpCart® (insulin aspart) 100units/ml solution for injection 1.6ml cartridges. MSN/2025/034…
Community Pharmacy England would like to remind pharmacy owners of the correct use of the exemption reason ‘Was prescribed free-of-charge STI sexual health medication’ coded…
Community Pharmacy England has released an IT update and a summary of the June 2025 meeting of the Community Pharmacy IT Group (CP ITG). The…
The following price concession granted in May 2025 has rolled over to June 2025: Drug Pack size May 2025 price concession Fluticasone 400microgram/unit dose nasal…
Important regulatory changes to the community pharmacy sector – including those on distance selling premises (DSP) pharmacies and core opening hours – have been laid…
MHRA Class 4 Medicines Notification: Various Products (Zentiva Pharma UK Limited) Date issued: 2 June 2025 Zentiva Pharma UK Limited has informed the MHRA that…
CPPE are running more NHS Pharmacy First: Clinical assessment and examination skills full day face…
CPPE is running more NHS Pharmacy First: Clinical assessment and examination skills full day face…
We are pleased to announce 4 new dates for FREE Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice…
Join Claire Holland, a community pharmacist from Buckinghamshire, for an informative webinar on the clinical…
Unlock the Full Potential of the Pharmacy Contraception Service! Join us on 26th June, 7:30pm…
Pharmacy owners across the South East [or change for your LPC area] are invited to…
