VACCINATIONS: All vaccinations delivered by suitably trained pharmacists have always been covered by indemnity insurance as part of the standard PDA membership apart from Covid-19. For new membership renewals after January 1st, 2026, Covid-19 vaccinations are now also automatically covered.

Special Features

  • Southeast region (region 4) by-election result

    Thu 17th April 2025 PDA Union

    The result of the byelection to fill a casual vacancy on the PDA Union National Executive Committee (NEC) has been confirmed. 

  • PDA Union National Executive Committee: by-election for Southeast Region (Region 4)

    Mon 31st March 2025 PDA Union

    Nominations are open to fill a casual vacancy on the PDA Union National Executive Committee. The successful candidate will be expected to serve for the period to 31 March 2028.  

  • Boots Newsletter – March 2025

    Fri 28th March 2025 The PDA

    Keeping you informed of PDA Union activities within Boots. 

  • PDA warns locums to beware of a risk of wage theft

    Wed 19th March 2025 The PDA

    The PDA warns locums to check that the terms of their engagement are clear, acceptable and to be cautious about businesses that may not pay their fees within the terms of the contract. 

  • Pharmacist Support launches Student ACTNow campaign

    Thu 13th March 2025 The PDA

    Pharmacist Support are once again running their yearly Student ACTNow campaign, in line with University Mental Health Day which takes place on Thursday 13 March 2025. 

  • A third-year pharmacy student’s insight into Ramadan

    Tue 11th March 2025 The PDA

    In our latest Member Voice, a third year pharmacy student who wishes to remain anonymous gives an insight into what Ramadan is, how it is celebrated and how those not celebrating Ramadan can provide support and understanding during this period. 

  • Student Newsletter – March 2025

    Thu 6th March 2025 The PDA

    In this edition, read about how pharmacy students at Kingston University have raised money for the Medicines to Gaza campaign and how the PDA’s fair funding campaign has taken another positive step forward. Also read an anonymous PDA student member’s experience of finding resilience. 

  • Boots Pension Scheme: February 2025 Update

    Thu 20th February 2025 The PDA

    Below is an update that was sent to those with benefits in the Boots Pension Scheme, the closed final salary scheme, and who made a complaint under the scheme's dispute resolution procedure.  

  • PDA launches case against the liberalisation of P medicine sales

    Thu 13th February 2025 The PDA

    The PDA has today launched a report against allowing Pharmacy (P) medicines to be available for self-selection from open displays in community pharmacies. 

  • Boots Newsletter – December 2024

    Wed 11th December 2024 The PDA

    Keeping you informed of PDA Union activities within Boots. 

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