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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.
[23-JAN-12]
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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.
[22-SEP-11]
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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.
[10-AUG-11]
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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.
[01-AUG-11]
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The GPhC is perpetuating the old RPSGB culture and by adopting a similar fee structure has missed an opportunity to bring about change, is the key message in the PDA's submission in response to the Fees Rules consultation.
[17-AUG-10]
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In July 2009 the Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA), backed by a petition signed by more than 5,000 pharmacists asked the government to delay the launch of the RP regulations
[26-JUL-10]
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PDA Union is critical of Alliance Boots Pension Scheme changes and writes to Executive Chairman expressing concerns.
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[16-JUN-10]
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PDA calls for a fundamental change in direction in its response to General Pharmaceutical Council Revised Draft Standards
[15-JUN-10]
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The PDA Union raises concerns with the Crown Prosecution Service and the Department of Health over Elizabeth Lee case.
[02-JUN-10]
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PDA press release regarding remote supervision.
[12-APR-10]
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PDA press release following the results of the RPSGB Board Elections.
[26-JAN-10]
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In August, the PDA made formal representations to the Department of Health (DoH) about the unpreparedness of the profession with regards to the new Responsible Pharmacist (RP) regulations.
[14-SEP-09]
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Two weeks ago the PDA established a membership survey to assess how pharmacists felt about the impending October 1st RP implementation deadline. Already more than 2,500 pharmacists have responded providing some worrying statistics.
[27-JUL-09]
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In the wake of large pharmacy organisations putting forward their candidates for Council election, Mark Koziol urges pharmacists to vote for pharmacists who have a perspective from the individual as opposed to the organisations perspective.
[17-APR-08]
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Membership of the PDA will be available to all hospital pharmacists from 1st October 2005
[19-SEP-05]
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Stimulated by the high number of problems reported by its locum pharmacist members, the Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) recently conducted a random survey of 145 locums
[06-SEP-05]
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The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has produced a new guide booklet ? 'Dealing with, and overcoming problems in contracts of employment' - designed to help employee and locum pharmacists whose employers have asked them to sign contracts governing their employed or self-employed relationship.
[14-JUL-05]
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The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has produced a new version of the 'Contract for Services,' commonly agreed between pharmacy proprietors and self-employed locum pharmacists
[30-JUN-05]
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A survey conducted by the PDA has shown that almost a quarter of part-time registered pharmacists are considering not renewing their registration next year.
[06-DEC-04]
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The PDA wants to hear from pharmacists who have endured a violent episode whilst at work. In particular, PDA wants to hear from any pharmacists who have registered their concern with an employer but have not had their concern addressed.
[15-MAY-04]
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The Department of Health has asked pharmacists and pharmacy organisations to respond to its pharmacy strategy proposals. The PDA has put forward views that focus on the contributions that can be made by individual pharmacists.
[04-NOV-03]
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The launch of the Pharmacists' Defence Association was announced by PDA Director Mark Koziol on Friday 12th of September
[12-SEP-03]
