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Meningitis: New briefing and resources

Following the recent outbreak of Meningitis, we’ve produced a short briefing for pharmacy teams. This includes:

  • Symptoms to look out for
  • What to tell patients
  • What pharmacists can do
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Maximising Success with CPCF & PQS

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CPGM Deadline Tracker

To help contractors and pharmacy teams to keep track of key dates and deadlines throughout the month, we regularly publish a deadline tracker.

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Ask the CPGM Team – Drop In Sessions

  • Our online drop-in sessions are for all pharmacy team members
  • Every Wednesday @ 1-2pm
  • This is your chance to talk to us and get your issues resolved.
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LPC News

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Teach and Treat Programme: Submit EOI by 4th June

Are you a community pharmacist currently working in Greater Manchester (GM)? Would you like to undertake a non-medical prescribing qualification to become a Non-Medical Prescriber…

14th May 2026

Why Relationships Matter: Annual Networking Event – BOOK NOW!

Join us for Why Relationships Matter: Annual Networking Event Bringing together community pharmacy colleagues and partners to strengthen connections, share ideas and shape the future…

13th May 2026

How to register for Vaccination Services 

COVID-19 and Adult Flu Vaccinations – Register by 11:59pm on 31st July to receive vaccine supply in time for service commencement  From 1st April 2026 onwards, you must use the…

23rd April 2026

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NMS myth busting series (#1)

   

12th May 2026

We’re coming to a town near you

Community Pharmacy England’s annual regional roadshow series returns in less than a month, kicking off with events in Yorkshire & the North East in the…

11th May 2026

MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg Orodispersible Tablets (Milpharm Ltd)

MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Loperamide hydrochloride 2 mg Orodispersible Tablets (Milpharm Ltd) Drug alert number: EL(26)A/23 Date issued: 11 May 2026 Milpharm Limited has…

11th May 2026

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