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Joint statement – Boots and the PDA (6 November 2024)
Thu 16th January 2025
The PDA Union and Boots have released their latest joint statement following their Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting, which was held on 6 November 2024.
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PDA launches Pharmacy First Service first anniversary survey
Thu 16th January 2025
Following a hurried launch, the Pharmacy First Service commenced in England on 31 January 2024. At the time the PDA stated that the Pharmacy First Service could be transformational for patients, pharmacists, and community pharmacy but had some reservations around the manner of its launch.
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PDA calls on all pharmacists to unite in efforts to secure union recognition at Superdrug
Tue 14th January 2025
The PDA has called upon more than 39,000 members to unite with those at Superdrug to help the latest group of pharmacists to secure union recognition at their employer.
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PDA Ability Network Newsletter – January 2025
Tue 14th January 2025
Welcome to the PDA Ability Network Newsletter. In this issue read about the PDA Ability Network's session at the 2024 Pharmacy Show on the 'Standing Up for Sitting Down' campaign. Also, read about one member's experience of being diagnosed with dyslexia and how another member got diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
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PDA highlights the importance of Ethnicity Pay Gap Day
Wed 8th January 2025
Today (January 8) marks Ethnicity Pay Gap Day 2025. The PDA is taking the opportunity to highlight the need for clear and transparent pay structures and encourage all employers to pay their staff fair and equal wages regardless of race or ethnicity.
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Supporting pharmacists during Covid-19
Learn how the PDA is supporting pharmacists in the fight against Covid-19...
New Scheme For GP Practice-Based Pharmacists
Learn more about how the PDA is keeping you covered...
PDA MEMBER NETWORKS
Learn about the PDA's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Networks...
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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Scotland Covid-19 Inquiry: My day in court for the PDA
Thu 7th November 2024
Earlier this year, PDA Head of Policy for Scotland, Maurice Hickey spoke at the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry to share the experiences of working pharmacists during the pandemic. Here, he discusses his impact report and why he felt it was so important to speak at the inquiry.
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PDA issues advisory information on the legal dispensing of methadone via instalment prescriptions
Wed 28th August 2024
A recent Coroner's Prevention of Future Deaths report has highlighted the actions of a responsible pharmacist as being a contributory factor to a patient's death. Their actions did not comply with controlled drug legislation. In response to this, the PDA is issuing an advisory note on the legal dispensing of methadone via instalment prescriptions.
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PDA publishes summary of the Pharmacy Technicians Report
Sun 5th May 2024
The PDA has launched its summary of the PDA Pharmacy Technicians Report for members. The summary outlines the key points and recommendations made in 2019.
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Insight Online – December 2024
Mon 30th December 2024
This month, read our response to a communication sent to pharmacists by Superdrug management and guidance for those who sat the November 2024 registration assessment and are making an appeal.
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Intersection Update – November 2024
Thu 28th November 2024
Intersection is the PDA's newsletter bringing together news from all four PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. We encourage all PDA members to get involved in the networks that are of interest to them.
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Insight Online – November 2024
Wed 27th November 2024
This month, read about the government's consultation that aims to shape a 10-year health plan for the NHS in England. Also, read our response to the GPhC's consultation on changes to the ‘guidance for registered pharmacies providing pharmacy services at a distance, including on the internet’. Plus, access FREE PDA resources designed to keep you safe at work.
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