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Pre Reg; Problems With Final Sign Off
Fri 20th January 2012
The pre reg training year is a time of crucial importance for aspiring pharmacists. The transition from novice pharmacy graduate through to a registered pharmacist requires hard work, a committed tutor and a supportive learning environment.
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Chairman’s Letter – Are your interests being well looked after?
Fri 20th January 2012
Last year, the PDA supported pharmacists in more than 4,000 situations where members called for assistance; more than 16 new calls for help every working day.
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Boots Pharmacists urged to Seize The Day
Fri 20th January 2012
This feature reports on two developments which could change the way pharmacists’ relationship with Alliance Boots will function in the future. If the approach taken in this organisation is successful, then it may be possible to establish similar arrangements with other pharmacy employers.
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PDA Union urged to seize the day as PDA Union seeks formal recognition (Members Only)
Thu 19th January 2012 Union Members Only
The long awaited formal application for PDA Union to negotiate on behalf of Boots pharmacists has been lodged on the 19th January 2012 and PDAU seeks the support of members and non-members
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Pharmacy bodies respond to MHRA announcement on dispensing errors
Thu 12th January 2012
Major pharmacy bodies have issued this joint statement following a recent MHRA announcement that it had made progress in decriminalising dispensing errors
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PDA stance on RP Regulations vindicated by independent report
Thu 22nd December 2011
The PDA has been a lone voice in calling for changes to the RP regulations ever since they were first proposed; an independent study reported to government and major pharmacy organisations shows PDA's worse fears to be justified.
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Decriminalisation of dispensing errors: a joint statement
Thu 22nd December 2011
A number of pharmacy bodies show unity in their objective to decriminalise dispensing errors. They have issued the following statement
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PDA warmly welcomes review of pharmacists’ role in Scotland
Tue 25th October 2011
The Pharmacists' Defence Association warmly welcomes the announcement that the role of community pharmacists in Scotland is to be reviewed. The review will consider how to make better use of pharmacists' expertise and enhance their involvement in primary healthcare.
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PDA Union supports members in battle against derisory on-call payments
Thu 22nd September 2011
The PDA Union is supporting more than 30 pharmacists from one NHS Trust who are threatening to withdraw their on-call services if a derisory pay settlement is imposed.
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PDA and BPSA calls for action over shambolic pre-reg examinations
Wed 10th August 2011
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) and the British Pharmaceutical Students' Association (BPSA) have joined forces in calling for remedial action to cushion the impact of the shambolic administration of the recent pre-registration examinations.