Latest News

• Proposed Changes to Boots Pension Plan

  If you are an Alliance Boots Pharmacist Employee, please read the important information below.

• RPSGB Election Results - Stopping Remote Supervisi

  PDA press release following the results of the RPSGB Board Elections.

• RP; employer to change pharmacists working shifts.

  Can Tesco change pharmacists' shift patterns to accommodate their Working Time Regulations obligations?

Advice Centre

The Advice Centre contains answers to hundreds of FAQs - simply click onto this small selection for your answer

• Alliance Boots Contract for Services

  We have received a number of enquiries from our members who are working as self employed locums seeking advice regarding the Alliance Boots Contract.

• Rowlands Contract for Services

  Having examined this we would advise our members who are provided with the Contract to take the following points into consideration before agreeing.

• When is a 'break' a 'break' in employment law?

  It is important to recognise that a 'break' is a total mental and physical break with no 'ties' this includes the freedom to leave the premises.

• Do I need my own Professional Indemnity Insurance

  In this study, The co-author of Dale and Appelbe's Pharmacy Law and Ethics explains why it's important for all pharmacist to hold their own cover.

Responsible Pharmacist Tools

• I have been told that I can use my two hour absence facility to provide me with a rest break is this correct?

For more help and advice about the new RP regulations please visit our new RP Tools section.

Downloads

• Policy Wording

  Download the Policy Wording booklet, a guide to your professional insurance and what to do in the event of a claim.

• Insight Magazine

  Download previous editions of the PDA's Insight magazine.

• Contract for services

  Our suggested contract for a pharmacist looking to provide locum services.

• Employment Contracts

  Dealing with, and overcoming problems in employment contracts.

• Working Together

  The PDA's proposals for better patient safety through a policy for staffing levels and working hours in the pharmacy.