Alastair Buxton

🚨Easter submission reminder🚨 Deadlines for March 2026 prescriptions: 📌Submit EPS claim messages by 5th April 📌Submit FP34C declarations via MYS by 6th April 📌Dispatch FP10 prescription bundles by 6th April (until 7th April if not possible by 6th) bit.ly/417DYAw

Community Pharmacy England CEO @JanetMorrisonUK OBE will be a key speaker at the inaugural Community Pharmacy and General Practice Conference later this year. The event focuses on bringing primary care together to shape the future of neighbourhood health. Learn more and register for free 🔗bit.ly/41zZiyF

Calling Community Pharmacy Colleagues: Help Shape the Future of Pre‑Pregnancy Health Services Community pharmacy teams are invited to participate in a UK-wide survey, Pharmacy4Parents2B, exploring the delivery of preconception health services. Led by pharmacist and researcher Shivali Lakhani, this study aligns with the NHS focus on proactive, community-based prevention to improve long-term outcomes for parents and babies. Learn more and participate 👇 app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/robertgordon…

Thanks to @ashleydcohen for talking about his experiences 👇

Regular occurrences of abuse against community pharmacy teams are making their working life increasingly difficult, and at times dangerous, new research from Community Pharmacy England has demonstrated. Continue reading 👉 bit.ly/4szowJt

A short survey has opened to hear what pharmacy owners think of Community Pharmacy England’s communications and how they could be improved. Your insight will help us improve the future of our communications. The survey is open until 12 noon on Friday 17th April. Please let us know what you think 🔗bit.ly/4bJE7iv

📢 Your voice is our strongest evidence. @NPA1921 Chief Executive Henry Gregg backs the Pharmacy Pressures Survey as a valuable influencing tool. Complete the survey : cpe.org.uk/pressuressurvey

NHS England letter regarding outbreak of meningococcal disease cpe.org.uk/our-news/nhs-e…

📢 Your voice is our strongest evidence Independent pharmacy owner and CPE Committee Member Dervis Gurol explains how your input to the Pharmacy Pressures Survey helps demonstrate the realities of the pharmacy frontline to Government and the NHS. Complete the survey : cpe.org.uk/pressuressurvey

And if you can spare a little longer, please take part in the 2026 Pharmacy Pressures Survey 👇 bit.ly/4s2WUfv

🚨Pharmacy teams: What’s the biggest challenge you face? 🚨 Help us quantify your #pharmacypressures by sharing your thoughts 👇

Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC) Chairs from across the country gathered this week to share experiences, strengthen leadership skills, and discuss the support that LPCs provide. Established in 2024, the Forum of LPC Chairs serves as an important platform for LPC Chairs to steer Community Pharmacy England on local matters while fostering collaboration on areas of mutual interest. Read more details 👉 bit.ly/4ur8Toz

The agenda for the first ever Community Pharmacy & General Practice Conference has recently been published. With a range of expert-led sessions and real-world case studies, the conference offers valuable insights for pharmacy teams looking to enhance joint working and patient outcomes. Learn more and view the agenda 🔗bit.ly/4utdiHH

The final list of price concessions granted for February 2026 includes 174 lines. This is the highest number of concessions granted since March 2023. Our Director of Research and Insights, Dr. James Davies has issued the following statement. Read the full statement in our website 🔗 bit.ly/3NcS3ZQ

📢 Your voice is our strongest evidence. Independent pharmacy owner and CPE Committee Member Sukhi Basra explains how your input to the Pharmacy Pressures Survey helps demonstrate the realities of the pharmacy frontline to Government and the NHS. Complete the survey : bit.ly/3OEvRrS

We are keeping the Pressures Survey open for a few weeks longer to give you more time to share your thoughts. We know how busy everyone working in community pharmacy is, and we’re keen to hear from as many people as possible across England. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3NelfzF

The 2026 Pharmacy Pressures Survey is entering its final two weeks and we really need your input. Your responses provide the essential evidence needed to show Ministers and the media the true scale of the challenges you face every day. If you haven't responded yet, please take a few minutes today to complete the survey and ensure that the reality of your pharmacy's situation is represented in our national evidence base. 🔗Business Owners Survey: bit.ly/4s4Cxid 🔗Pharmacy Teams Survey: bit.ly/4u1J8Lu

❗️Attention: Pharmacy owners and Teams ❗️ There is still a chance to attend our stress management and building resilience workshop offered through our work with @PharmaSupport Book your place now 🔗 bit.ly/4ccqMAZ

We are supporting the Community Pharmacy & General Practice Conference! We’re looking forward to joining colleagues from across the sector to discuss the future of integrated care, share best practices, and strengthen the vital link between pharmacy and general practice. @CogoraEvents @CogoraGroup

Pharmacy owners can now watch a recording of Community Pharmacy England’s recent online workshop to help with the completion of the Data Security and Protection Toolkit for 2026. Watch the recording 🔗 bit.ly/4aH64XH