| Weekly News Digest - 18th June 2026 |
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| There is a significant number of contractors across the Thames Valley region who have not completed the Annual Complaints Report. All community pharmacies are reminded that non‑compliance with contractual requirements may result in a breach notice being issued by NHS England. For guidance on what is required and how to submit your report, please visit the CPE website. |
| Community pharmacy will soon be able to offer a one‑off Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccination Service, as a new Advanced service for young people entering further education in autumn 2026. The service is expected to begin in late July 2026, with eligibility covering Year 13 students, under‑25s entering university for the first time, and international students under 25s. Negotiations are ongoing and full details will be shared. Read the recently updated guidance MenB Vaccination Time Limited Vaccination Offer Letter. |
| The GPhC has published advice for newly qualified prescribing pharmacists, ahead of the first cohort joining the register as independent prescribers from summer 2026. See here for more information. |
| CPE has highlighted that some pharmacies still have large numbers of unresolved referred back (RB) items. This can delay reimbursement and create avoidable cashflow pressures. RB items remain on the NHSBSA MYS portal for 18 months before they are automatically deleted. Pharmacy owners are encouraged to check MYS regularly, review the Unpaid items tab, and submit any missing information promptly. CPE have provided practical guidance: Funding & Reimbursement Shorts video on referred back items. |
CPCF settlement explained in 2 minutes Following the announcement of the 2026/27 CPCF funding settlement, CPE has produced a short animation video to help you quickly understand what it means. It's a quick way to get up to speed on the headline changes and context behind the settlement. Watch the animation here. |
| CPE has produced a new Dispensing Factsheet: Lost or Damaged Prescription Bundles which outlines the steps pharmacy teams should take if the end of month paper prescription bundle if its contents do not reach the NHSBSA pricing team. The factsheet explains the steps pharmacy owners should take to investigate, report and claim for any lost or damaged paper prescriptions submitted in the bundle. |
| Need a bit of help or clarity on anything service or contract‑related? Got something you want us to take to the next LPC meeting? Or just fancy popping in for a chat with the LPC team? Meeting link. |
| The DSPTK submission is due by 30th June 2026 and is part of a pharmacy’s annual information governance (IG) declaration. It is a mandatory requirement under the NHS Terms of Service. CPE have provided resources to help with completion. |
| Stay on top of your schedule with ease using our Monthly Deadline Tracker. This June edition is designed to keep you organized and help you meet your deadline effortlessly. |
| This change shouldn’t affect most pharmacies, but owners should still review the updated caps so they know the maximum number of NMS intervention and follow‑up consultations they can be paid for each month. |
| From 1 September 2026 Community pharmacies must use Record a Vaccination (RAVS) for all NHS vaccinations. Sign‑up is open now, with bulk onboarding for chains, and payments for flu and COVID‑19 will flow automatically via MYS when recorded in RAVS. Reporting tools are available in the system, and RAVS cannot be used for private vaccinations. See here for full information. |
| The new PQS for 2026/27 has now been announced. To qualify for payment, contractors must meet all three parts of the gateway criterion. Further details on each requirement and full guidance is available on the CPE PQS Hubpage, including a helpful set of downloadable resources to support pharmacies in staying on track, including a PQS Action and Evidence Workbook. |
| Newly Qualified & Foundation Pharmacists – Book Your Place! A dedicated clinical development session for Newly Qualified and Foundation Pharmacists will run on Monday 28 September, 9am–1pm, at: St Joseph’s Church (Main Hall) 36 Cookham Rd Maidenhead SL6 7EG (Parking available) There are 9 places available. To book, email: office@cptv.org.uk. Please note - Non attendance will incur a £100 fee. |
| CPE is coming to the South East this July to meet directly with pharmacy owners and their representatives as part of our annual series of regional evening roadshow events. Your local session takes place on Thursday 9th July in Farnborough – bringing senior CPE figures together with local pharmacies to talk honestly about funding, pressures on the sector, and what needs to happen next. We hope the series of events will explain the CPCF negotiations, give attendees the chance to ask questions and challenge decisions, gathering real-world insight to help shape preparations for future negotiations. It’s a valuable opportunity to share local experiences, influence future priorities, and connect with colleagues from across the region. Register for your local event. |
| CPPE have released their latest core workshops which include online and face to face events. The workshops are open for booking now. For more details and to book your place, please refer to the embedded links in the attached flyer. |
Still time to book...
- Community Pharmacy and General Practice Conference - 21-22 June 2026
- Creating Coaching Champions Workshops: 22 June 2026, 10 July 2026 or 16 July 2026.
- Mindset Matters - 8th June, Unipart Conference Centre, Oxford delivered by Jamie Hayes Thames Valley ICB in partnership with PrescQIPP
- CPPE Contraception Initiation Workshop - Sunday, 5th July, 10-12pm, Hampshire Court Hotel, Basingstoke RG24 8FY.
- South Central Menopause Workshops - Maidenhead– 11am-1pm on 12th July 2026 at CIM Business Centre, Maidenhead SL6 9QH.
- RAVS drop in sessions with onboarding team - 25 June - 11.30am-12pm, 9 July – 11.30am-12pm, 14 July – 5-5.30pm, 23 July – 14.30-15.00pm, 4 August – 5-5.30pm
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