We represent the views, interest and priorities of pharmacy contractors across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
The LPC is there to support community pharmacies deliver services effectively. We have guides and leaflets on our website to share with colleagues and patients as well as Community Pharmacy Services Coaches who can offer further support.
More information on the Pharmacy First Service and resources for pharmacy teams can be found on our dedicated Pharmacy First page
We've collated all the information about vaccinations in one place. Check back regularly for updates
Community Pharmacy England commissioned leading health think tanks Nuffield Trust and The King’s Fund to develop a vision for community pharmacy. More information and next steps following on from the resulting independent report can be found on CPE
The NHS is offering treatments to those people with COVID-19 who are at highest risk of becoming seriously ill, supply of LFD test kits through community pharmacy and Covid-19 vaccinations. For more information, visit our Covid-19 Dashboard
CPE have recently updated their information on Neighbourhood health and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams. You can find this information at CPE: Neighbourhood Health and INTs as…
The formal notification letter for the MenB vaccination programme was issued on Tuesday: Meningococcal B (MenB) time limited vaccination offer letter – GOV.UK Key points: One-off…
It is a Terms of Service requirement for each NHS community pharmacy owner to have a business continuity plan for a temporary suspension of service…
NHS England has updated its national standards on how pharmacy teams and IT system suppliers process nominations. The key points and how this affects pharmacy…
CPE are pleased to be able to share news on the re-commissioning of the children’s flu vaccination service this autumn/winter. An increased fee for the…
We have added information to our website around guidance for contractors in the event that an unauthorised nomination change is suspected. Please visit Reporting Suspicious…
Update 07/07/2026: This Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification has been updated since its initial publication on 30 June 2026 to correct the expiry date for…
Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Sodium valproate (Epilim Chronosphere®) 50mg, 250mg, and 500mg modifiedrelease granules sachets…
Following representations made by Community Pharmacy England on behalf of community pharmacy owners, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has redetermined the June 2026…
CPSSOT Committee Meeting For the agenda, please visit our agendas page the week before the…