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Sign up for Pharmacist Support’s 2026 ACTNow campaign
Tue 27th October 2026
The PDA is encouraging members to take part in the 2026 ACTNow campaign, an annual wellbeing initiative delivered by the PDA's charity partner, Pharmacist Support.
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PDA reiterate call for abolition of prescription charges in England
Thu 22nd October 2026
The PDA joins other pharmacy organisations to highlight that the Westminster government has the opportunity to match Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales by abolishing prescription charges in England in the upcoming budget.
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NHS staff cannot be expected to do more for less, says PDA
Wed 21st October 2026
The PDA has warned that pharmacists and other healthcare professionals cannot continue to shoulder growing responsibilities while pay discussions remain dominated by restricting NHS workers’ pay.
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PDA champions allyship at the Pharmacy Show 2026
Thu 15th October 2026
The PDA brought an important discussion on workplace inclusion and solidarity to the Pharmacy Show 2026 through its panel session titled ‘Action through allyship’, held on 11 October.
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NHS unions 2027/28 pay claim in Scotland
Tue 13th October 2026
The PDA and other trade unions representing NHS employees on Agenda for Change (AfC) contracts have submitted a pay claim to the Scottish Government on behalf of those pharmacists and other staff.
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PDA responds to community pharmacy workforce report: investment must deliver staffing capacity
Tue 13th October 2026
The PDA has responded to the publication of the Community Pharmacy Workforce Development Group's 2026 workforce review, saying that sustainable funding for community pharmacy must translate into appropriate staffing and protected capacity for pharmacists to provide safe and effective patient care.
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PDA puts AI accountability in pharmacy under the spotlight at the Pharmacy Show
Mon 12th October 2026
PDA members want professional oversight, training and clear accountability built in before AI is introduced in the workplace. Yesterday, Professor Mark DasGupta put their case on stage at the Pharmacy Show 2026.
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PDA welcomes respect campaign and calls for stronger workplace protections
Fri 9th October 2026
The PDA welcomes the campaign promoting respect for community pharmacy teams in England and its clear message that abuse, intimidation and violence are unacceptable.
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PDA BAME Network Newsletter – October 2026
Thu 8th October 2026
Welcome to the October 2026 PDA BAME Network Newsletter. In this issue, we explore why race equality in pharmacy must extend beyond pay to include fair access to progression and opportunity, and we hear from Vice President Ewura-Adjoa Yamoah on the value of student leadership.
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PDA responds to sale of Boots to Wittington Investments
Wed 7th October 2026
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has responded to today’s announcement that Boots is to be acquired by Wittington Investments, the holding company of Canada’s Weston family.