Community Pharmacy England

Previously known as the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC), Community Pharmacy England is the representative body for all community pharmacy owners in England.

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Labour must not implement prescribing prematurely, warns IPCN

The Independent Pharmacy Contractors Network warned prescribing “must be fully funded”.

16 Mar 2026 , 1 Min Article

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Funding talks start but details of DHSC letter unknown

Community Pharmacy England did not provide specifics on what the Government's letter said about 2026-27 negotiations.

02 Mar 2026 , 3 Min Article

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CPE report urges policymakers to give pharmacy prominent role in NHS plan

Community Pharmacy England's report calls for community pharmacies to be "a cornerstone of neighbourhood health”.

26 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CPE committee member calls for national pharmacy deprescribing service

Sukhi Basra said pharmacists were already deprescribing “informally” and should be funded for it.

07 Nov 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy bodies give evidence to Lords inquiry on medicines security

The Healthcare Distribution Association's Martin Sawer said “incentives” were weakening the supply chain's resilience.

06 Nov 2025 , 4 Min Article

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Pharmacy bodies show united front in response to 'sneering' GPs

A letter signed by five pharmacy bodies was published in The Times yesterday.

17 Oct 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Profit pharmacies in England earn on dispensing is £430m short, claims CCA

The Company Chemists’ Association called on Labour to explore a shared margin system across UK.

24 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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CPE indicates it will push Labour to include pharmacies in NHS chickenpox programme

The first ever NHS chickenpox vaccination programme is expected to start in England in January next year.

01 Sep 2025 , 1 Min Article

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