Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS)

The Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) forms part of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF).
The 2025/26 scheme began on 1st April 2025 and has a declaration period between 9am on 2nd February 2026 and 11.59pm on 27th February 2026.
Pharmacy owners must have evidence to demonstrate meeting the domains that they have claimed for by the end of 31st March 2026.
Pharmacy owners will be able to claim an Aspiration payment if they wish to between 9am on 1st May 2025 and 11.59pm on 16th May 2025.
BLMK-N-LPC have made the following documents to support contractors:
Full information can be found on the Community Pharmacy England Website.