CMHP - College Of Mental Health Pharmacy

What CMHP - College Of Mental Health Pharmacy does

The College of Mental Health Pharmacy (CMHP) is a UK-registered charity and professional membership body dedicated to advancing education, credentialing, and research in mental health pharmacy practice. Formed in 2010 through the merger of the United Kingdom Psychiatric Pharmacy Group (UKPPG) and the College of Mental Health Pharmacists, CMHP operates as a Company Limited by Guarantee (Registration No. 7124743; Registered Charity No. 1141467) from its registered office in Fareham, Hampshire. The organization is governed by a 14-member volunteer Council serving as both Company Directors and Charity Trustees, supported by approximately 15 employees and outsourced administrative services.

CMHP's core offerings span a tiered membership structure (Associate at £60 first year / £50 renewal, free Student, Full Credentialed MCMHP, and Fellowship FCMHP), a portfolio of specialized education courses (Psych 1 running over 20 years, Psych 2, the Pharmacy Technicians event, and the jointly delivered Pharmacological Management of Acute Disturbance course with NAPICU), and a credentialing programme that confers MCMHP post-nominals after portfolio and viva assessment. From September 2024, CMHP runs a joint advanced mental health credentialing pathway with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, which becomes the sole UK credentialing route for pharmacists from May 2027. The organization also operates the annual International Psychiatric Pharmacy Conference, an awards and bursaries scheme, accreditation services for partner programmes, and formal input into NICE consultations and national mental health guidelines. Corporate partnerships with organizations including Teva Pharmaceuticals and Katalyst Diagnostics provide sponsorship revenue.

Revenue is generated through membership fees, course fees, credentialing fees (£300 one-off, £75 recredentialing every five years), conference registrations, corporate sponsorships, and donations. The customer base is horizontal and individual — registered pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy students — with international members documented in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Sweden, and the USA. CMHP has no proprietary technology products and operates a sales-led go-to-market through website registration, conference engagement, and professional network referrals.

Name

CMHP - College Of Mental Health Pharmacy

Legal name

College of Mental Health Pharmacy

Website

https://cmhp.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CMHP is a UK-registered charity and professional membership body that credentials, educates, and advocates for mental health pharmacy practitioners through tiered membership, specialist courses, and an annual international conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Pharmacy Education and Credentialing

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAI

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

Keywords

• Mental health pharmacy
• Professional credentialing
• Pharmacy education
• Continuing professional development
• Psychiatric pharmacy training

Headquarters

HQ city

Fareham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees from associate members (£60 first year, £50 renewal) and free student membership for full-time pharmacy undergraduates and trainee pharmacists. Revenue generated from credentialing (£300 one-off fee) and recredentialing (£75).
2. Education courses and events: Revenue from Psych 1, Psych 2, Psych Pharmacy Technicians courses, and Pharmacological Management of Acute Disturbance course. Conference registration fees.
3. Corporate partnerships and sponsorships: Corporate partners provide financial support through sponsorship packages in exchange for exhibition and marketing opportunities at annual conferences.
4. Donations: Charitable donations accepted, including hardship fund contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CMHP is a UK-based charitable professional membership organisation that delivers specialised education courses (Psych 1, Psych 2, Psych Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacological Management of Acute Disturbance), a credentialing programme conferring MCMHP post-nominals, an annual international psychiatric pharmacy conference, accreditation services for partner organisations, and expert consultation input into NICE guidelines and national mental health policy. Revenue is generated through membership fees, course and conference fees, credentialing fees, corporate sponsorships, and donations.

Product overview

CMHP is a UK-based charitable professional membership organisation offering a portfolio of education and professional development services for mental health pharmacy professionals. The core offerings include Psych 1 and Psych 2 online courses introducing and extending mental health knowledge, specialist courses like Pharmacological Management of Acute Disturbance (jointly with NAPICU), and the Psych Pharmacy Technicians event. Professional advancement is supported through a Credentialing Programme with MCMHP post-nominals, a Foundation Certificate for early-career professionals, Fellowship (FCMHP), and accreditation services for partner organisations. The annual International Conference provides networking and education, while an awards and bursaries scheme (including Travel Bursary, Research Awards, and Education Bursaries) funds professional development. Membership categories span Associate, Student, Full Credentialed, and Fellowship tiers. CMHP also provides expert consultation on mental health guidelines and policy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Psych 1
• Psych 2
• Psych Pharmacy Technicians
• Pharmacological Management of Acute Disturbance
• CMHP Credentialing Programme
• CMHP Foundation Certificate
• CMHP Annual International Psychiatric Pharmacy Conference
• CMHP Membership
• CMHP Accreditation Services
• CMHP Consultations
• CMHP Awards and Bursaries Scheme

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 credentialed members demonstrating expert practice in mental health pharmacy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core partner, accreditation partner, co-development partner, education partner, event support, administrative support and reference standard.

• Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS)core partnerStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024Collaborative development of joint advanced mental health credentialing curriculum and assessment programme. RPS/CMHP credentialing pathway launched September 2024. From May 2027, pharmacists in UK will only be able to credential via the joint RPS/CMHP pathway.
• Young Mindsaccreditation partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished relationship with Young Minds charity. CMHP provides valuable input into medicines information accessed via their Headmeds website.
• NAPICU (National Association of Psychiatric Intensive Care and Low Secure Units)co-development partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly runs the Pharmacological Management of Acute Disturbance course. NAPICU is the National Association of Psychiatric Intensive Care and Low Secure Units.
• Aston Universityeducation partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMHP credentialing accepts passes on Aston University postgraduate certificates and diplomas in psychiatric therapeutics as eligibility criteria. CMHP uses educational materials developed with Aston University support.
• Outsourced Eventsevent supportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConference organiser for 2026 CMHP conference. Provides professional conference organization services.
• The Compleat Groupadministrative supportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides executive assistant and membership officer services, including membership administration, education courses management, enquiries handling, Council administration and support. Lisa Gibb from The Compleat Group handles communications support.
• Royal College of Nursing (RCN)reference standardStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMHP accreditation standards were developed using RCN Quality Assurance Standards for Development of RCN accredited Programmes.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal College of Psychiatrists: UK professional body for psychiatrists. Comparable as a credentialing, education, and policy-influencing body within the mental health sphere, but broader in scope (entire psychiatric profession rather than pharmacy specialty).
• Royal College of Physicians: UK professional body for physicians offering credentialing (e.g., MRCP), education, and policy input. Comparable as a credentialing and education franchise in a UK medical specialty, with analogous revenue model.
• Royal College of Nursing (RCN): UK professional body and trade union for nursing. Comparable as a UK healthcare professional membership organisation whose Quality Assurance Standards were used by CMHP to develop its accreditation framework.
• General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC): UK statutory regulator for pharmacists and pharmacies. Comparable as the overarching body setting standards for the pharmacy profession within which CMHP operates; Roz Gittins, CMHP Consultations Lead, is GPhC's Chief Pharmacy Officer, evidencing close ties.
• British Medical Association (BMA): UK-wide professional body and trade union for doctors. Comparable as a large UK healthcare membership organisation combining education, credentialing and advocacy, though much larger and broader in scope than CMHP.

Direct peers

• Royal Pharmaceutical Society: UK professional body for pharmacists and the joint developer (with CMHP) of the advanced mental health credentialing pathway launching fully in 2027. Highly comparable as a credentialing, education, and policy-influencing membership body for pharmacy professionals.
• College of Paramedics: UK professional body for paramedics providing credentialing, education and policy advocacy. Comparable in scale and structure as a small UK specialty healthcare professional college with membership and education revenue streams.
• UK Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA): UK membership association for clinical pharmacists across specialties, offering education, conferences and practice networks. Comparable in structure, revenue model (membership + courses + events), and member base, but with a broader clinical rather than mental health focus.
• NAPICU (National Association of Psychiatric Intensive Care and Low Secure Units): UK multidisciplinary association for psychiatric intensive care that co-runs the Pharmacological Management of Acute Disturbance course with CMHP. Closely comparable as a small specialist mental health membership organisation with shared education delivery.

Regional players

• European Society of Clinical Pharmacy (ESCP): European-level membership organisation for clinical pharmacists providing education, conferences and a Best Practice Award. Comparable as a clinical pharmacy professional body with education and credentialing functions, but operating at a pan-European rather than UK-national level.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

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