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The work of PDA NHS Reps in the last year
Fri 12th January 2024
Over the past 12 months, the PDA has seen a growth in the number of PDA Representatives (Reps) in the NHS. The PDA currently has reps in the hospital sector, GP practices, and ICBs.
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Community pharmacy breaches NHS contract to cut costs
Thu 11th January 2024
In our latest member voice article, a locum pharmacist anonymously recalls how a community pharmacy chose to decline their offer to cover a shift and decided to close the store rather than pay the pharmacist their requested day rate.
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PDA students continue to campaign for fair funding – now with the support of their MPs!
Wed 10th January 2024
The campaign led by PDA Student Reps for fair funding for pharmacy students began last year and has gathered considerable support. Through MPharm students, PDA Student Reps and others sending letters to their MPs, the issue of pharmacy students being left out of the scope of the NHS Learning Support Fund has (LSF) been escalated to the Minister for Health by several MPs.
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Pharmacists query open letter from the GPhC and Chief Pharmacist for England
Sat 6th January 2024
A letter from the Chief Executive of the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England has raised questions among pharmacists.
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PDA reiterates advice to pharmacists working in online settings
Fri 5th January 2024
As the BBC highlights an investigation it has undertaken about prescription drugs being sold online without robust checks, the PDA is reiterating advice to pharmacists working in online settings
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Pharmacy First Service (PFS) survey
Fri 5th January 2024
Community pharmacy contractors and NHS England have agreed that the Pharmacy First Service (PFS) will launch on 31 January 2024. If implemented correctly this has the potential to empower community pharmacists to use more of their clinical skills.
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PDA responds to insolvency plans of ‘Lloyds Pharmacy Limited’
Fri 5th January 2024
The company formerly called 'Lloyds Pharmacy Limited' is planning to commence liquidation proceedings.
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PDA to host member-exclusive supervision consultation events
Fri 5th January 2024
The PDA is inviting all members to a choice of free online events about the Department of Health and Social Care's (DHSC) consultation on supervision. The events will discuss the significant changes in pharmacy practice that the consultation will lead to if implemented.
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Locum tax status enquiry update
Thu 4th January 2024
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) enquiry into the tax status of locum pharmacists has progressed further.
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PDA secures more than half a million pounds in compensation for members
Fri 29th December 2023
The PDA has secured a six-figure total of payments through negotiated settlement agreements on behalf of members during 2023.