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Insight

The ‘in-house’ magazine of the PDA containing news, features and articles – keeping members up-to-date with current and relevant issues.

  • Insight Online – November 2023

    Tue 28th November 2023 The PDA

    This month, read about how we are supporting pharmacists after LloydsPharmacy completed the divestment of their branch network, the Pharmacy First service, and how PDA Student Reps are leading a campaign for fair financial support for MPharm students. Also, learn about upcoming events and workshops that you can get involved in.  

  • Insight Online – October 2023

    Tue 24th October 2023 The PDA

    This month, read about the pressure to work after testing positive for Covid-19, how you can support patients to save money on their prescriptions, and our response to a recent DHSC consultation. Also, learn about our session at CPC North and a revision programme for those due to sit the November 2023 assessment.  

  • Insight Online – September 2023

    Wed 27th September 2023 The PDA

    This month, read about our joint statement with the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) and the introduction of learning disability and autism training. Also, learn about our revision programme for those sitting the November 2023 assessment and an exclusive PDA Plus benefit for PDA members.  

  • Insight Online – August 2023

    Tue 29th August 2023 The PDA

    This month, learn more about how the PDA is calling for regulation of non-registered managers in healthcare, the Westminster government’s Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, and a number of upcoming online events and workshops available to PDA members.  

  • Insight Online – July 2023

    Tue 25th July 2023 The PDA

    This month, learn more about the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, how PDA membership numbers have grown by another 7%, and the appeals process for candidates that sat the registration assessment in June 2023. Also, read about how we are again proudly supporting the Pharmacy Show and take advantage of an exclusive PDA Plus benefit for PDA members.  

  • Insight Online – June 2023

    Tue 27th June 2023 The PDA

    This month, read about an increase in fitness to practise cases regarding online pharmacies, we list the ways employers should be keeping staff cool while working in the heat, and find out about the support we are offering trainee pharmacists around the assessment.  

  • Insight Online – May 2023

    Tue 30th May 2023 The PDA

    Welcome to this month's issue of Insight Online. Read about the pay agreement with the NHS and our response to the government's promise to support primary care. Also, we highlight some key resources that will help support you in your career. 

  • Insight Online – April 2023

    Tue 25th April 2023 The PDA

    Welcome to this month's issue of Insight Online. This month, read about the pay settlement that we agreed on with Hallo Healthcare and about the upcoming PDA LGBT+ Network elections. Also, learn about an exclusive PDA Plus benefit for PDA members. 

  • Insight Online – March 2023

    Tue 21st March 2023 The PDA

    Welcome to this month's issue of Insight Online. This month, read about our sessions at this year's Clinical Pharmacy Congress and the results of the recent NEC elections. Also, learn about an exclusive PDA Plus benefit for PDA members.  

  • Insight Online – February 2023

    Tue 21st February 2023 The PDA

    Welcome to this month's issue of Insight Online. This month, read about how we are supporting pharmacists through the changes at LloydsPharmacy and how we have taken the Medicines to Ukraine campaign to British parliaments. Also, learn about an exclusive PDA Plus benefit for PDA members. 

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