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PDA condemns the government’s increase of prescription charges in England
Wed 1st May 2024
The PDA is opposed to the decision to increase prescription charges from £9.65 to £9.90 per item with effect from 1 May 2024.
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Insight Online – April 2024
Mon 29th April 2024
This month, learn about how we are defending our members by fighting the discrimination they face and how the Pharmacy First thresholds are adding pressure on pharmacists. Plus, read about some useful resources that will support you in your career!
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RPS National Pharmacy Boards Elections 2024 – England
Mon 29th April 2024
The PDA has offered candidates of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) National Board Elections 2024 in England the opportunity to tell PDA members their views on key issues.
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PDA invites all pharmacists to take part in the 2024 Safer Pharmacies Survey
Sun 28th April 2024
Today marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work (28 April). The PDA would like to take this time to launch its eighth annual Safer Pharmacies Survey and is encouraging all employed and locum pharmacists to take part.
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PDA Reps at Boots supported to become Mental Health First Aiders
Fri 26th April 2024
PDA Reps at Boots requested to undertake Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and have recently been supported by the company to do so. A PDA Rep at Boots has reflected on her experience of the training and how pharmacists can work to support mental health.
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Supporting pharmacists during Covid-19
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The PDA (Pharmacists’ Defence Association)
The PDA is a not-for-profit organisation which supports the needs of individual employed and locum pharmacists and pharmacy students and, when necessary, defends their reputation. With more than 37,000 members we are the largest pharmacist membership organisation and the only independent trade union exclusively for pharmacists in the UK.
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PDA calls on members to share their views on the role of a DPP
Tue 2nd April 2024
The PDA has launched a survey to ask pharmacist independent prescribers about their views on Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs). The responses will support the PDA’s policies and stakeholder engagement activities regarding independent prescribers.
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PDA responds to DHSC consultation on pharmacy supervision
Tue 5th March 2024
The PDA has long campaigned against any introduction of remote supervision and believes that only a pharmacy with a physically present pharmacist can properly support the safety and care of patients, so it was vital that the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) proposals were carefully considered.
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PDA cannot support the Department of Health and Social Care proposal for the use of patient group directions by pharmacy technicians
Fri 13th October 2023
The PDA recently responded to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) consultation on the proposal to enable registered pharmacy technicians to supply and administer medicines under a patient group direction (PGD).
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Insight Online – April 2024
Mon 29th April 2024
This month, learn about how we are defending our members by fighting the discrimination they face and how the Pharmacy First thresholds are adding pressure on pharmacists. Plus, read about some useful resources that will support you in your career!
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Welcome to the April 2024 PDA Education Update
Wed 3rd April 2024
PDA Education provides FREE training and support to PDA members. This newsletter highlights the latest activities, training opportunities, and support available.
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Insight Online – March 2024
Tue 26th March 2024
This month, learn about the latest ways we are representing your interests and raising your concerns with the government. We also announce the appointment of our new PDA Director of Pharmacy, Jay Badenhorst. Plus, find out about the range of upcoming FREE events and courses designed to support you in your career.
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