Training and Events 2026
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Medicines shortages, Drug Tariff volatility and delayed price concessions are creating unprecedented challenges for community pharmacy. For many contractors, understanding the true financial impact of supply disruption has become increasingly difficult, with reimbursement risk often only becoming apparent after margins have already been affected.
As medicines shortages and pricing pressures continue to intensify, CPL&R has partnered with iEthico to deliver a focused 30-minute lunchtime webinar exploring the current landscape and practical solutions available to pharmacy teams.
During the session, iEthico will demonstrate how their platform predicts reimbursement risk before concession announcements are made, helping pharmacy owners identify potential margin exposure weeks in advance. The platform is already being used by organisations ranging from independent pharmacies through to some of the UK’s largest pharmacy groups, including national multiples.
Join us to gain valuable insight into:
- Current medicines shortage trends and their impact on pharmacy finances
- Drug Tariff volatility and concession challenges
- How predictive analytics can support decision-making
- Practical strategies to protect pharmacy profitability
- Real-world examples of how pharmacies are using data to navigate an increasingly challenging market
If medicines shortages and reimbursement pressures are affecting your business, this webinar is not to be missed.
Join the meeting
Microsoft Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/35021992706049?p=7VlMxRx1RUFqbUfQ7j
Meeting ID: 350 219 927 060 49
Passcode: EF27NS33
Annual General Pharmacy – Community Pharmacy LLR
We are delighted to invite you to the Community Pharmacy Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland (CPL&R) Annual General Meeting 2026.
📅 Sunday 27 September 2026
🕘 9:00am – 1:30pm
📍 Holiday Inn Leicester – Wigston
The Next Chapter: Prescribing, Prevention and Patient Care
This year’s AGM comes at a pivotal time for community pharmacy. With NHS-funded independent prescribing on the horizon, the continued expansion of Pharmacy First, an increasing emphasis on prevention, and significant changes across the NHS, the role of community pharmacy continues to evolve at pace.
We are thrilled to announce two outstanding keynote speakers:
- Henry Gregg – Chief Executive Officer, National Pharmacy Association (NPA)
- Amandeep Doll – Director for England, Royal College of Pharmacy
Both speakers will share their perspectives on the future of the profession, the opportunities ahead and how community pharmacy can continue to strengthen its role within the NHS.#
During the morning, you will also have the opportunity to:
- Celebrate the achievements of community pharmacy over the past year through our annual Awards Ceremony, recognising excellence, innovation and the outstanding contribution of pharmacy teams across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
- Hear the latest national and local updates.
- Explore the future of prescribing, prevention and clinical services.
- Celebrate excellence through our annual Community Pharmacy Awards.
- Network with colleagues, NHS partners and stakeholders from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Whether you are a contractor, pharmacist, pharmacy technician, dispenser or a member of the wider pharmacy team, this is an event not to be missed.
Reserve your place today: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-general-meeting-2026-community-pharmacy-llr-tickets-1991196724003?aff=oddtdtcreator
Places are limited, so we encourage you to register early to avoid disappointment.
Please note: To help minimise food waste and ensure places are available for those wishing to attend, we reserve the right to charge a £15 non-attendance fee for delegates who register but do not attend without providing at least 48 hours’ notice of cancellation
CPPE Training
Events Completed
Annual Community Pharmacy LLR Curry Night – Friday 19th June 2026
Menopause Education Event- Tuesday 16th June
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Are you an Independent Prescriber (IP) or currently working towards your qualification?
If you are looking for a practical stepping stone to expand your clinical expertise in menopause care, we would be delighted for you to join us at this dedicated education event.
This session is designed to support pharmacy professionals in building confidence, enhancing knowledge, and exploring opportunities within menopause prescribing and patient care.
📅 Date: Tuesday 16th June
⏰ Time: 7pm onwards
📍 Venue: Marriott Hotel Grove Park Leicester
Please note: Registration is mandatory.
To secure your place, please email: chiefofficer@leics-lpc.co.uk
Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Pharmacy First: Referrals, Claims & Income Optimisation-Tuesday 19th May 2026
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This online session has been designed to build on the key themes discussed — with a particular focus on claims, income, and maximising Pharmacy First opportunities.
We’re delighted to have Paul Gilbert joining us to provide practical guidance on claiming, including answering your questions and addressing real-life scenarios that contractors are facing.
What to expect
- System & Referral Pathways (with Dane)
- Insight into PCN focus group work
- Understanding evolving referral pathways
- Building confidence to engage with local practices
- Claims & Income Optimisation (with Paul)
- Top tips for accurate service claims
- Commonly missed opportunities
- Maximising income from Pharmacy First
- Practical steps to improve monthly performance
- Live Q&A
- Opportunity to ask your questions and discuss specific challenges
Event Details
📅 Tuesday 19th May
⏰ 7:30pm – 8:45pm
💻 Online (Microsoft Teams)
👉 Join the session: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/383908913360913?p=cBVW0OI4rdcDHMNUMO
Meeting ID: 383 908 913 360 913
Passcode: 55kJ2cH6
This is a valuable opportunity to strengthen your understanding, improve claiming accuracy, and ensure you’re not missing out on income.
We’d strongly encourage contractors, pharmacists, and team members to attend
Lunchtime Webinar: the Community Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme (CPTAP) 2026 – Support Your Application (30 mins)
We are pleased to invite you to a short, focused lunchtime webinar to support you with the Community Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme (CPTAP) 2026 funding application.
With significant funding available (£15,505 per trainee, per year), this is a valuable opportunity to grow your workforce and strengthen your pharmacy team.
To help you make the most of this, we’ve partnered with Hamza from Scope Training, who will guide you through the programme and support you with your application.
🗓 Tuesday 12th May
⏰ 1:30pm – 2:00pm (30 minutes)
💻 Online (Teams)LINK BELOW
🔍 What we’ll cover
- Overview of the CPTAP funding offer
- What it means for your pharmacy in practice
- How to apply and key requirements
- Practical tips to strengthen your application
- Opportunity to ask questions
⚠️ Application deadline: Monday 18th May (midday) — this session will ensure you’re well prepared ahead of submission.
We strongly encourage contractors to attend — this is a simple, practical session that could support you in securing funding and investing in your future workforce.
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/385751774383197?p=6v8ULiK9NPC3WrBKjC
Meeting ID: 385 751 774 383 197
Passcode: ay6T3Ea9
Navigating The Numbers- Securing the Future
This is a F2F event.
This event is kindly supported by Pharmaceutical companies: Xeinadin, Christie & Co, Organon Pharma UK, Ego Pharma, Daiichi Sankyo UK Ltd, Virty, Themo Fisher, Innovatrex, Novartis, Viatris, Scope Eye Care, Orion, by providing funding towards the cost of this event but having no input into the agenda or content in any way by the sponsors. Each Pharmaceutical company will have a promotional exhibition stand at the event and will not be in a public space.
For more information, please contact admin@leics-lpc.co.uk
Sunday 26th April Marriott Hotel 9am-12:30pm
Navigating the Numbers is an event designed to help community pharmacy contractors and teams better understand the financial landscape of community pharmacy.
The session will explore key topics including:
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Understanding pharmacy finances and funding streams
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Interpreting activity and performance data
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Price concessions and managing supply costs
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Practical dispensing tips and opportunities within the current framework
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Supporting long-term business sustainability
Know your Numbers April 2026 -Paul Gilbert
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE NEEDLE & SYRINGE PROGRAMME (NSP) – Webinar Recording
📅 15th April 2026
⏰ 7:30pm – 8:30pm
💻 Online
Join us for a free CPD event for community pharmacies in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) focusing on the Needle & Syringe Programme (NSP).
This session will provide practical insight into harm reduction and the important role community pharmacies play in supporting people who use drug services.
Session Overview
• Harm Reduction and NSP
• The Importance of Pharmacy NSP
• What’s in your NSP packs and why
• Drug preparation and associated risks
The session will include a guest speaker from Exchange Supplies, sharing expert knowledge and practical insights to support pharmacy teams delivering NSP services.
Register
Register for the session by scanning the QR code or visiting our Eventbrite page:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/turning-point-leicester-121094998582
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/39103722310364?p=opL7xwI6iu9WaVDr1x
Meeting ID: 391 037 223 103 64
Passcode: 9nC99N7Z
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