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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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    • Insight Online – November 2023

      Tue 28th November 2023 Charlotte Haile

      This month, read about how we are supporting pharmacists after LloydsPharmacy completed the divestment of their branch network, the Pharmacy First service, and how PDA Student Reps are leading a campaign for fair financial support for MPharm students. Also, learn about upcoming events and workshops that you can get involved in.  

    • PDA responds to the latest NHS pension proposals

      Sat 25th November 2023 The PDA

      The PDA Union has responded to the latest set of proposed changes to the NHS pension scheme in England and Wales on behalf of the 7,000 members who work in the NHS and can join the NHS Pension Scheme. 

    • The gift is within government to tackle health inequalities

      Fri 24th November 2023 The PDA

      The PDA is proud to be part of the Inequalities in Health Alliance, a group of over 250 organisations convened by the Royal College of Physicians. In this blog, originally posted on the RCP website, RCP President Dr Sarah Clarke explains about this important issue and reiterates calls for a cross-government strategy to reduce health inequalities. 

    • PDA supports pharmacists as LloydsPharmacy complete divestment of their branch network

      Thu 23rd November 2023 The PDA

      The PDA is continuing to support pharmacists to understand and exercise their rights at work as a final announcement is made by Hallo Healthcare about their LloydsPharmacy business.  

    • PDA student campaign is making an impact on NHS LSF exclusion issue

      Thu 23rd November 2023 The PDA

      The PDA student campaign to secure fair financial support for MPharm students is gathering pace with multiple members of parliament now responding to the issue. 

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The Pharmacists' Defence Association is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England; Company No 4746656.

The Pharmacists' Defence Association is an appointed representative in respect of insurance mediation activities only of
The Pharmacy Insurance Agency Limited which is registered in England and Wales under company number 2591975
and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register No 307063)

The PDA Union is recognised by the Certification Officer as an independent trade union.

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