http://www.the-pda.org/ The latest articles from the Pharmacists' Defence Association en 1440 Copyright © 2012, The Pharmacists' Defence Association enquiry@the-pda.org (The PDA) enquiry@the-pda.org (The PDA) http://www.the-pda.org/images/pda-logo.png http://www.the-pda.org/ http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3712 Following on from the recent victory for 19 Boots pharmacists, represented by the PDA Union at the Nottingham Employment Tribunal, more than 100 pharmacists now wish to commence legal proceedings against Boots Management Services Ltd. Press Releases The PDA The PDA 2012-05-16T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3712 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_position_statements1.html?id=3672 The PDA has been contacted by a number of members concerning a Rest Break Policy which has been recently issued by Boots in conjunction with the Boots Pharmacists Association (BPA). A senior executive of the company has agreed to share a copy of the policy with the PDA. Position Statements The PDA The PDA 2012-05-10T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_position_statements1.html?id=3672 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3673 The PDA has been contacted by a number of members concerning a "Rest Break Policy" which has been recently issued by Boots in conjunction with the Boots Pharmacists Association (BPA). A senior executive of Boots has agreed to share a copy of the policy with the PDA. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2012-05-10T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3673 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3692 Current proposals for pharmacy premises regulation fail to provide pharmacists with the level of professional independence required to act in patients' best interests, and in certain areas they threaten pharmacists' professional autonomy, warns the Pharmacists' Defence Association. Press Releases The PDA The PDA 2012-05-10T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3692 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_position_statements1.html?id=3652 . Position Statements The PDA The PDA 2012-05-03T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_position_statements1.html?id=3652 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3632 The PDA Union today claimed a landmark victory for 19 of its Boots members after an employment tribunal upheld their claim that their employer had unlawfully deducted wages. Press Releases The PDA The PDA 2012-04-30T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3632 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3612 The Responsible Pharmacist regulations should be scrapped and the concept of personal control reinstated, the Pharmacists' Defence Association has said in its response to the government's Red Tape Challenge. Press Releases The PDA The PDA 2012-04-16T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3612 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3592 Zoe Phillips, the executive officer for the Student and Pre registration membership group attended the PDA Union Executive meeting on the 29th March 2012. Here is her feedback from the meeting about what you need to know as a student! Latest News The PDA The PDA 2012-04-15T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3592 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3593 We are recruiting PDA student representatives nationwide with interviews being held during June 2012. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2012-04-15T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3593 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3532 We have been contacted by a growing number of members recently who are seeking advice about a major restructuring exercise that has recently been announced at Alliance Boots. Details are sketchy at present but it appears that a significant number of jobs are at risk throughout the company. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2012-03-23T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3532 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3512 The PDA is acting behalf of a number of its members in respect of the claim being brought against Boots Management Services Limited. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2012-03-19T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3512 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3492 Over the last 4 months the bodies in pharmacy have been working together in an unprecedented way to try and deliver a solution to the problem of the criminalisation of dispensing errors. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2012-03-14T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3492 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3493 Over the last 4 months the bodies in pharmacy have been working together in an unprecedented way to try and deliver a solution to the problem of the criminalisation of dispensing errors. On Tuesday 13th of March an important debate was held in the Houses of Parliament on this matter. Press Releases The PDA The PDA 2012-03-14T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3493 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3494 The following is an extract from Hansard from the Lords' debate on the decriminalisation of dispensing errors. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2012-03-14T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3494 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3472 PDA Union has formally applied to Alliance Boots for a recognition agreement. This is what we hope will be one of regular bulletins as to progress of our application Latest News The PDA The PDA 2012-02-27T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3472 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3412 In a historic development the PDA Union has applied to Alliance Boots for formal recognition as the trade union for pharmacists within the company. If successful, this would allow the PDA Union to act on behalf of its Boots employee members in consultation and negotiations over terms and conditions. Press Releases The PDA The PDA 2012-01-23T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3412 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_insight1.html?id=3392 Customer driven profiling is a term that those who work for Alliance Boots will be familiar with but the principle should be familiar to everyone. Insight Articles The PDA Insight - Boots Winter 2011 Edition 2012-01-20T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_insight1.html?id=3392 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_insight1.html?id=3393 The pre reg training year is a time of crucial importance for aspiring pharmacists. The transition from novice pharmacy graduate through to a registered pharmacist requires hard work, a committed tutor and a supportive learning environment. Insight Articles The PDA Insight - Boots Winter 2011 Edition 2012-01-20T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_insight1.html?id=3393 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_insight1.html?id=3395 Last year, the PDA supported pharmacists in more than 4,000 situations where members called for assistance; more than 16 new calls for help every working day. Insight Articles The PDA Insight - Boots Winter 2011 Edition 2012-01-20T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_insight1.html?id=3395 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_insight1.html?id=3394 This feature reports on two developments which could change the way pharmacists' relationship with Alliance Boots will function in the future. If the approach taken in this organisation is successful, then it may be possible to establish similar arrangements with other pharmacy employers. Insight Articles The PDA Insight - Winter 2011 Edition 2012-01-20T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_insight1.html?id=3394 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3312 The PDA has been a lone voice in calling for changes to the RP regulations ever since they were first proposed; an independent study reported to government and major pharmacy organisations shows PDA's worse fears to be justified. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2011-12-22T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3312 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3332 A number of pharmacy bodies show unity in their objective to decriminalise dispensing errors. They have issued the following statement Latest News The PDA The PDA 2011-12-22T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3332 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3272 Being ill as a preregistration graduate may not only extend your training year but if your employer sick pay scheme doesn't cover all of your salary, financial problems may ensue. 'Income Support' can be obtained for a small outlay if you take advantage of the PG scheme exclusive to PDA members. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2011-10-31T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3272 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3232 The Pharmacists' Defence Association warmly welcomes the announcement that the role of community pharmacists in Scotland is to be reviewed. The review will consider how to make better use of pharmacists' expertise and enhance their involvement in primary healthcare. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2011-10-24T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3232 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3214 The PDA Union is supporting more than 30 pharmacists from one NHS Trust who are threatening to withdraw their on-call services if a derisory pay settlement is imposed. Press Releases The PDA The PDA 2011-09-21T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3214 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3215 The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) and the British Pharmaceutical Students' Association (BPSA) have joined forces in calling for remedial action to cushion the impact of the shambolic administration of the recent pre-registration examinations. Press Releases The PDA The PDA 2011-08-09T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3215 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_insight1.html?id=3152 John Murphy, General Secretary of the PDA Union, tells pharmacists why it is time to decide how they wish to be represented Insight Articles The PDA Insight - Summer 2011 Boots' Edition 2011-08-04T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_insight1.html?id=3152 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3132 From member feedback, we know that the very mention of the RP regulations and the way in which they were introduced, still causes many pharmacists to suffer an increase in blood pressure. Latest News The PDA Insight Summer 2011 - Community Edition 2011-07-31T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3132 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3213 Pharmacists must make their views on the Responsible Pharmacist regulations heard if the flawed rules are to be improved to enable better practice and patient care, urges the Pharmacists' Defence Association. Press Releases The PDA The PDA 2011-07-31T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3213 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3075 Sainsbury's claim that following 'extensive research' that they are altering locum fees to reflect the market rate. PDA Union issues advice to members. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2011-06-24T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3075 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3052 Alliance Boots has rejected a group grievance submitted by the PDA Union and is insisting that pharmacists attend individual grievance meetings. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2011-05-23T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3052 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3053 After 4 weeks of silence, Alliance Boots has confirmed in a letter received on 23rd May 2011, that it has rejected the wishes of many of its pharmacist employees who requested a group grievance to be conducted by their Union, on their behalf. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2011-05-23T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3053