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A pharmacy in Leeds is freeing up more time for patient care after introducing a scan-to-shelf dispensing process that gives patients clearer updates about when their medicines are ready to collect. The digital workflow helps the pharmacy team track prescriptions more effectively and, where available, allows patients to see prescription status information through the NHS [...] The post Leeds pharmacy cuts prescription queries using scan-to-shelf technology appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for: Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg capsules. MSN/2026/043 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 7 September 2026 Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg capsules are in limited supply until the end of October 2026. Note: a Medicine Supply [...] The post Medicine Supply Notification: Ramipril 1.25mg, 2.5mg, 5mg and 10mg capsules appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

Almost a quarter of a million MenB jabs have been provided by community pharmacies in just six weeks, providing a timely example of the sector’s ability to provide convenient access to vaccinations as MPs raised concerns about declining vaccine uptake. In yesterday’s Westminster Hall debate on vaccination rates in England, MPs highlighted that uptake for [...] The post Pharmacies deliver on MenB jabs amid MP concern over vaccination rates appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

The following price concessions granted in August 2026 have rolled over to September 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Alfacalcidol 500nanogram capsules 30 £3.52 Chlordiazepoxide 5mg capsules 100 £85.45 Dabigatran etexilate 150mg capsules 60 £5.29 Dexamfetamine 5mg tablets 28 £21.17 Erythromycin ethyl succinate 125mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free 100 £7.99 Erythromycin ethyl succinate 250mg/5ml oral [...] The post Rolled over price concessions for September 2026 appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

04/09/2026: Please note the table below has been updated with an additional line in red The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (04/09/2026) confirmed the following final list of price concessions for August 2026: Drug Pack size Price concession Chlordiazepoxide 10mg capsules 100 £75.46 Dabigatran etexilate 110mg capsules 60 £9.18 Dabigatran etexilate 150mg [...] The post August 2026 Price Concessions Final Update – Updated appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (02/09/2026) confirmed the following list of price concessions for August 2026: This list for August 2026 includes seven further price concessions and an improved price for Ramipril 10mg capsules following representations made by Community Pharmacy England on behalf of community pharmacy owners. Please note: Community Pharmacy England has [...] The post August 2026 Price Concessions 7th update including adjusted price for Ramipril 10mg capsules appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

Newly qualified, early career pharmacist prescribers in their first year of post-registration practice can now register to join the Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway (PEPP) pilot. To find out more visit the CPPE website. What is the Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway pilot NHS England is working with the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) and the [...] The post Applications now open: Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway pilot appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

NHS England has announced that the level of funding for each site employing a foundation trainee pharmacist starting in the 2026/27 training year (Summer and Autumn start windows) will increase to £28,196 per trainee. The previous funding level was £27,295. The increased payments will come into effect from 1st September 2026 and will be made automatically to [...] The post NHS England announces funding uplifts for pharmacy trainees appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: Edoxaban (Lixiana®) 15mg tablets MSN/2026/042 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 01/09/2026 Summary Edoxaban (Lixiana®) 15mg tablets are out of stock until mid-September 2026. Alternative direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) remain available and can support increased [...] The post Medicine Supply Notification: Edoxaban (Lixiana®) 15mg tablets appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for the following products: Methylprednisolone (Medrone®) 100mg tablets MSN/2026/041 Tier 2 – medium impact Date of issue: 01/09/2026 Summary Methylprednisolone (Medrone®) 100mg tablets are out of stock until w/c 5 October 2026. Methylprednisolone 500mg and 1000mg powder for solution for injections [...] The post Medicine Supply Notification: Methylprednisolone (Medrone®) 100mg tablets appeared first on Community Pharmacy England.