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Greater Manchester PNAs Information

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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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Delivering DMS

As one of the top performers in Greater Manchester, Malcolm is keen to share:

  • Top tips for success
  • How to stay on top of referrals
  • Benefits of the service
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Virtual Outcomes: New FREE CPCF and PQS Modules

To prepare you for the upcoming changes, VirtualOutcomes have published new bitesize training modules containing all the information you need.

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LPC News

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CPGM December Deadline Tracker

The CPGM December Deadline Tracker is now available for viewing. CPGM December Deadline Tracker

25th November 2025

CPGM Bank Holiday Christmas and New Years Day Opening Hours

The Bank Holiday cover arrangements for Christmas and New Years are now available. Please view here

21st November 2025

CPPE: New PGD Workshop for Pharmacy Technicians Wed 28th Jan, 7:00–9:00pm

Pharmacy technicians are now playing a bigger role in service delivery with new responsibilities under Patient Group Directions (PGDs). To support this change, a new…

13th November 2025

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Respecting Patient Choice for Pharmacy EPS Nominations

In recent months, Community Pharmacy England has received a number of concerns about EPS pharmacy nominations and re-nominations without patient consent, and wishes to remind…

28th November 2025

November 2025 Price Concessions – 6th Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (28/11/2025) confirmed the following list of price concessions for November 2025: Please note: Community Pharmacy England has…

28th November 2025

Expiry of SSP077 (Cefalexin 125mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free) & SSP078 (Cefalexin 250mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free)

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has confirmed that sufficient stock of Cefalexin 125mg/5ml oral suspension sugar free and Cefalexin 250mg/5ml oral suspension…

28th November 2025

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About CPGM

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We represent over 600 contractors across Greater Manchester.

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