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Mark Koziol explains why the PDA has released a report about pharmacy technicians
Mon 16th July 2018
Mark Koziol, Chairman of the PDA (Pharmacists’ Defence Association), has published his introductory statement explaining why the organisation has spent over three years producing a report about the role of pharmacy technicians in community pharmacy.
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“The public must not be confused or misled about pharmacy technician capabilities”
Mon 9th July 2018
Pharmacy in Practice have issued their latest article on a key topic in the PDA's Pharmacy Technicians Report. Read the full article here...
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Further “recognition” discussion between PDA Union and Boots’ senior management
Fri 6th July 2018
A team of PDA Union representatives held a second meeting with senior Boots managers on Thursday 5 July at a Boots’ store in Derby and discussions continued about the union’s formal request for recognition at the employer.
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Pharmacy technicians don’t want to be responsible for supervising pharmacies
Thu 5th July 2018
A recent survey found that most pharmacy technicians don’t want to take responsibility for supervising pharmacies - and even those who would consider it would only do so if their jobs significantly changed.
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PDA Union celebrate 10-year anniversary
Tue 3rd July 2018
The PDA Union celebrated its 10th anniversary last week at their Annual General Meeting, which was used to highlight the years' key successes.
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Celebrating 70 years of the NHS
Fri 29th June 2018
To celebrate the NHS turning 70 on the 5th of July, we have collated some notable milestones and key achievements in NHS history.
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“Pharmacy technicians are not pharmacists”
Fri 29th June 2018
Pharmacy in Practice have issued their latest article on a key topic in the PDA's Pharmacy Technicians Report. Read the full article here...
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Talks begin between PDA Union and Boots’ senior management
Tue 26th June 2018
A team of PDA Union representatives attended a meeting with senior Boots managers on Friday 22 June, at Boots’ head office in Nottingham, as part of the process to establish how the company and union respond to the wishes of pharmacists expressed through the recent ballot.
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Insight Online – June 2018
Fri 22nd June 2018
Welcome to the first edition of Insight Online. This regular mailing will keep you updated on PDA news and events, as well as issues that affected you at work.
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The GPhC’s approach to staffing levels
Thu 21st June 2018
The GPhC published its 'Guidance to ensure a safe and effective pharmacy team' on 11 June. The PDA gives its view on this, and considers the GPhC's overall approach to staffing levels.