Community Pharmacy Thames Valley – Local Pharmaceutical Committee

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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.

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Help steer the future of pharmacy

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!

Hyptertension Case-Finding Webinar: How to turn consultations into great interventions

Over 30% of adults in England have high blood pressure—many undiagnosed. Join us to explore how updated service specs, thoughtful communication, and small clinical refinements can turn your consultations into lifesaving moments. Join Clare Holland online on Thursday, 24th July from 7.30-8.30pm. Register today👉

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Position statement – Labelling of Dispensed Oral Medicines for Children

NHS Frimley ICB has provided the position statement for labelling of dispensed oral medicines for children for pharmacy contractors. Labelling-Position-Statement-V1

9th July 2025

BOB Medicines Optimisation Bulletin

The latest edition of the new, monthly BOB MOB newsletter is available to view at: BOB Medicines Optimisation Bulletin June 2025 Volume 4 Issue 9…

9th July 2025

Healthwatch Buckinghamshire Newsletter

The latest edition of the Healthwatch Buckinghamshire Newsletter is linked below: Healthwatch Bucks Newsletter June 2025

8th July 2025

Healthwatch Oxfordshire Newsletter

The latest edition of the Healthwatch Oxfordshire briefing is linked below: 3rd July 2025

8th July 2025

Choosing your PoC supplier for autumn/winter 2025 Covid and flu vaccination campaign

Community pharmacies participating in the autumn/winter Covid-19 and flu vaccination campaigns will soon need to select a Point of Care (PoC) supplier. To support this, pharmacy colleagues…

8th July 2025

PhD Research Opportunity – Share Your Experience

Maha Alkhaldi, a PhD researcher at the School of Pharmacy, Newcastle University, is inviting pharmacy technicians, counter staff, and pharmacy assistants to take part in…

8th July 2025

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Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework (CPAF) screening questionnaire 2025/26

Over 85% of community pharmacy owners are still yet to complete the 2025/26 Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework (CPAF) screening questionnaire. We encourage pharmacy owners who…

11th July 2025

Otomize® ear spray 5ml now available as a generic

Pharmacy teams should be aware that the brand Otomize® ear spray has been discontinued and will no longer be available for community pharmacies to order…

11th July 2025

National Patient Safety Alert: Shortage Of Bumetanide 1mg Tablets – Updated

Update: 11 July 2025 DHSC have provided an update that Bumetanide 1mg tablets are in limited supply until late July 2025 National Patient Safety Alert:…

11th July 2025

Medicine Supply Notification: Amiodarone 200mg tablets

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following product: Amiodarone 200mg tablets MSN/2025/043 Tier 2 –…

11th July 2025

Medicine Supply Notification: Diclofenac (Voltarol® Ophtha) 0.1% eye drops 0.3ml unit dose preservative free

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following product: Diclofenac (Voltarol® Ophtha) 0.1% eye drops 0.3ml…

10th July 2025

PQS: Recorded presentation and other resources

A recorded presentation on the 2025/26 Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) is now available to watch on our website. Rosie Taylor, Head of Service Development at…

9th July 2025

Events

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FREE Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice (IBA) training

We are pleased to announce 4 new dates for FREE Alcohol Identification and Brief Advice…

17th July 2025

9.30am-1.30pm

Online

Help steer the future of pharmacy

Pharmacy owners across the South East [or change for your LPC area] are invited to…

23rd July 2025

8-9.30pm

Crowne Plaza London Gatwick Airport, Langley Drive, Crawley, RH11 7SX

Hypertension Case-Finding Service Webinar Thursday, 24th July

🩺Hypertension Case-Finding Webinar: Delivering Life-Changing Consultations in Community Pharmacy 🗓 Date: Thursday, 24th July 2025…

24th July 2025

7.30-8.30pm

Online