Member Voice

• Breaking barriers: Encouraging young women to lead in pharmacy

  Sat 5th July 2025 The PDA

  This year, Ayah Abbass, clinical pharmacist and Immediate Past President of the PDA NAWP Network was invited to speak at Batley Girls’ High School’s Careers Breakfast event. Here she reflects on her experience of the day and what it was like to speak with those who may help shape and lead the future of not just pharmacy but other sectors.  

• Redefining good communication: Tackling barriers for those with communication differences

  Wed 4th June 2025 The PDA

  In our latest Member Voice article, pharmacy student and PDA Student Rep, Rosie Barnes, explores the impact of pharmacists being described as 'typical' communicators. She also examines how those with communication differences may feel isolated or pressured to conform to be 'typical'.  

• Turning a Setback into a Comeback: How PDA Helped Me Rebuild My Future

  Wed 14th May 2025 The PDA

  In this Member Voice article, a PDA student member, who wishes to remain anonymous, shares their experience of being referred to the GPhC’s Fitness to Practice process. They also describe how the PDA has supported them throughout the process from making suggestions, arranging meetings, and more. 

• The rise of weight loss jab sales and BMI

  Fri 25th April 2025 The PDA

  In our recent Member Voice Abundance Temile, a clinical pharmacist, explores how the use of weight loss medication has increased over recent years. She also explains how Black patients may be disadvantaged when it comes to using these medications due to the lack of representation in clinical trials.  

• Being a locum: The advantages, disadvantages, and challenges

  Mon 14th April 2025 The PDA

  In our recent Member Voice, locum pharmacist and PDA NAWP Network President, Lourette Latif Philips shares her journey to becoming a locum. Here she also explores the advantages and disadvantages of being a locum, along with some recent challenges locums face.  

• My experience of the Fitness to Practice process and the PDA support provided

  Tue 1st April 2025 The PDA

  In this Member Voice article a PDA student member (that wishes to remain anonymous) shares their experience of being referred to the GPhC’s Fitness to Practice process and describes how the PDA has supported them throughout the process.  

• PDA Rep shares key takeaways from Scottish Hazards conference

  Wed 26th March 2025 The PDA

  Gordon Finlayson, PDA National Executive member for Scotland & Northern Ireland and a PDA Rep at Boots, shares his experience of attending the Scottish Hazards conference.  

• Shaping the future: Educating the first cohort of pharmacy students to qualify as prescribers upon registration

  Fri 21st March 2025 The PDA

  In our latest Member Voice article, Shurti Patel Aina, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Senior Clinical Pharmacist in General Practice and PDA Union Regional Committee Member, shares an insight into leading the first qualifying cohort of prescribers. 

• Creating an inclusive environment and improving women’s health

  Tue 18th March 2025 The PDA

  In the latest Member Voice, a pharmacist at Knights’ Pharmacy (who would like to remain anonymous) shares how they successfully campaigned for sanitary bins in their workplace, creating an inclusive environment and improving women’s health. 

• A third-year pharmacy student’s insight into Ramadan

  Tue 11th March 2025 The PDA

  In our latest Member Voice, a third year pharmacy student who wishes to remain anonymous gives an insight into what Ramadan is, how it is celebrated and how those not celebrating Ramadan can provide support and understanding during this period. 

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