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Community Pharmacy Thames Valley represents 327 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.
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CPTV LPC invites you to a full day of clinical learning and professional development at the Holiday, Inns Handy Cross, High Wycombe, on Sunday, 10th May. This event brings together expert speakers, experienced educators, and practical skills trainers to help you feel fully prepared for the months ahead. Whether you join us for the full day or half day, you will leave with refreshed knowledge and practical tools to support high‑quality patient care.
May 2026 Bank Holiday Posters detailing which pharmacies will be open across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire can be viewed here:
The South East Pharmacy Commissioning Hub has released an updated contractor information pack with refreshed guidance on key operational processes. It includes clearer information on…
The latest edition of the Healthwatch Oxfordshire briefing is linked below: 16th April 2026
Thames Valley Integrated Care Board has secured Teach and Treat funding to support community pharmacists in achieving their Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification. As part of…
May 2026 Bank Holiday Posters detailing which pharmacies will be open across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire can be viewed below: Berkshire – Early May BH…
Support Your Patients with Written Medicine Thames Valley ICB* is offering pharmacies within East Berkshire (formally under the geography of NHS Frimley ICB) the opportunity…
ENTER NOW – PrescQIPP 2026 Annual Awards Deadline: 15th May 2026 Open to all teams working with the NHS across all sectors You’ve got to…
24 new products (including those with multiple flavours) have been added to the ‘Drugs for which Discount is Not Deducted’ (DND) list from 1 May…
A record number of price concessions – 204 – have now been announced for April, with further requests still being negotiated. This is the second…
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (30/04/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for April 2026. Community Pharmacy England has…
Nasal decongestant sprays and drops containing xylometazoline hydrochloride / oxymetazoline hydrochloride: increased risk of rebound congestion, rhinitis medicamentosa, and tachyphylaxis with overuse. There have been…
The mid-term election process for an ‘Independent regional representative’ for Community Pharmacy England’s East and North Midlands region begins next week. This follows Lindsey Fairbrother’s…
Pharmacy teams are reminded that the NHS prescription charge remains at £9.90 per prescription item for 2026/27. A Government press release (released on 21/11/2025) previously confirmed that the…
All healthcare professionals who come into contact with people who are using inhalers should be…
Are you struggling with confidence in conducting and documenting consultations around menopause symptoms and medicines…
