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PDA joins International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
Fri 23rd September 2022
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association is now a member of FIP.
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A forthcoming documentary exposes the reality of US pharmacy: “Would You Like Shots with That?”
Wed 13th July 2022
The PDA is supporting pharmacists in the United States to crowdfund the production of a documentary about the Fast-Foodification of Pharmacy in the US. The film will expose the reality of the crisis happening behind what they call the “retail pharmacy” counter.
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Medicines to Ukraine – A personal reflection on the recent visit to Ukraine by PDA Chairman Mark Koziol
Fri 8th July 2022
Three days after his return, Mark Koziol shares his first report of taking medicines funded by EPhEU’s fundraising efforts into the conflict zone.
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#PizzaIsNotWorking
Thu 16th June 2022
There are shared issues faced by pharmacists working for larger employers around the world. By working internationally, the PDA can learn about such topics and work collectively to improve the situation.
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Find out what the PDA is doing about supporting the casualties of war in Ukrainian hospitals
Fri 22nd April 2022
The PDA, working with various continental pharmacist union partners is responding to the calls from Ukrainian hospitals for help and specialist medicines, by launching a campaign today.
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PDA joins pharmacy organisations across Europe to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine
Tue 1st March 2022
The Chairman of the PDA, Mark Koziol is also the Secretary General of EPhEU - a European organisation representing the interests of employed community pharmacists. At an executive meeting of EPhEU yesterday it was agreed that the respective member unions work together to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
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International Equal Pay Day 2021
Sat 18th September 2021
This 18th September, International Equal Pay Day is celebrated for the first time to mark the enduring efforts towards the achievement of equal pay for work of equal value worldwide. This special day builds on the United Nations commitment to human rights, which includes their pledge to stand against all forms of discrimination.
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Happy International Non-Binary People’s Day!
Wed 14th July 2021
In our latest member voice article, Vice-President of the LGBT+ Network and clinical pharmacist, Lauren Keatley-Hayes (she/they), discusses the history of non-binary people and the importance of respecting people’s pronouns in the workplace.
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PDA support the global #Pharmacyheroes campaign
Mon 4th May 2020
As a leading member of the Employed Pharmacists of the European Union (EPhEU), the PDA is pleased to support the international campaign to raise the profile of pharmacists fighting against the spread of COVID-19.
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International Women’s Day (IWD) 2020 – a guest blog by one of our PDA Union Reps
Mon 27th April 2020
Read the latest NAWP guest blog. Daniela Rusalim, PDA Union Representative, East of England Region, shares her experience of the International Womens Day event hosted by NAWP
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PDA National Conference brings together renowned national and international speakers to help shape the future of pharmacy
Tue 22nd January 2019
The PDA has announced the dates of their National Conference, titled “Moving from Supply to Services: Managing the risks; Embracing the Opportunities’, which takes place at the Park Regis Hotel in Birmingham on 30th and 31st March 2019.
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Comparing community pharmacy practice to the Scandinavian model; a flawed approach
Mon 22nd October 2018
A study commissioned by the Department of Health looked at how skill mix in community pharmacy operated in Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden.
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International Workers Memorial Day
Thu 20th April 2017
Workers' Memorial Day is held annually and is a global call to workers in every profession and industry to “remember the dead, but fight for the living”.