The applications to the new pilot education and training pathway Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway (PEPP) opened on 1 September 2026.
Jointly developed by NHS England (NHSE), CPPE and the Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm), PPEP is meant for newly-qualified, early career pharmacist prescribers, registering from summer 2026.
The pathway aims to create consistent and equitable training and support for all sectors in patient-facing roles.
NHS England has said the enrolment will be offered to learners in the order that completed applications are received until capacity is reached.
There will be another opportunity to apply in January 2027 for cohort 2.
Applications may close before the advertised deadline for both cohorts if all available places are filled, so early application is encouraged, it added.
The PPEP pilot offers access to NHS England funded learning modules, workshops and education support for up to 1200 learners across all sectors.
This includes 900 places for learners with employer-provided educational supervision and up to 300 CPPE-supported places for learners without access to an employer educational supervisor.
Learners enrolling on the pathway will also gain access to an e-portfolio mapped to the Royal College of Pharmacy Enhanced Curriculum.
Learners, supervisors and employers involved in the pilot will also be invited to help shape future pathways.
NHS England has commissioned The University of Manchester Centre for Pharmacy Workforce Studies to undertake an evaluation of the pilot pathway.
