| Weekly News Digest - 4th December 2025 |
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| CPE have received a number of concerns about EPS pharmacy nominations and re-nominations without patient consent, and wishes to remind pharmacy owners of the relevant Terms of Service requirements and the importance of patient choice of nominated pharmacy. |
| The DHSC and NHS England have created leaflets and posters to help patients, pharmacies, and GP practices understand what to do when medicines are in short supply. You can find these resources on the Specialist Pharmacy Service website, you will need to register with an NHS email to access them. See here for further information. |
| From 1 December 2025, use of the ‘FS’ prescriber endorsement has been extended to treatments used in the management of tuberculosis (TB) and latent TB infections, including the effects of TB and the adverse effects from TB treatment. Pharmacy teams should ensure that no prescription charge is levied for any items endorsed ‘FS’ by the prescriber. Click here. |
| Download the November edition of the NHS Frimley Prescribing newsletter. |
| Download the latest edition of Oxfordshire Public Health News bulletin. |
| The NHSmail programme is being rebranded to NHS.net Connect and will have a new Launchpad homepage and improved features. Existing email addresses, login details, and helpdesk support remain unchanged. See here for more information on what pharmacy teams need to do. |
| Community Pharmacy England’s in-house Drug Tariff and funding experts have created a new video on disallowed items. Click here to view. |
Monthly Deadline TrackerStay on top of your schedule with ease using our Monthly Deadline Tracker. This December edition is designed to keep you organized and help you meet your deadline effortlessly. |
| Stay informed with the Pharmacy Academy podcast channel, a great source for weekly updates on essential pharmacy topics, powered by insights from NHS, CPE, and PGD guidance and AI generated for clarity. Stay connected, enhance your expertise, and dive into key pharmacy discussions—all in one place. |
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| We are delighted to invite Slough contractors to an upcoming Slough Community Pharmacy Neighbourhood Workshop bringing together local partners and pharmacy colleagues to shape the future of neighbourhood healthcare for Slough. This event will provide a valuable opportunity to connect with stakeholders from the Slough area, including representatives from substance misuse, public health, sexual health, and clinical directors. 📅 Wednesday, 25th February 2026, 7-9pm 📍 Copthorne Hotel Slough-Windsor, Cippenham Lane, Slough, SL1 2YE 📋 Register Here |
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