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The PDA – The Pharmacists' Defence Association

The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to act upon and support the needs of individual pharmacists and, when necessary, to defend their reputation.
Indemnity for Pharmacists working in GP surgeries

With membership premiums starting at £212 for lower risk activities, the average cost being £440 and 93% of pharmacists working in GP surgeries paying less than £900, membership of the PDA offers the most cost effective form of professional indemnity for GP surgery based pharmacists. Read More
Press Release: Update on PDAU Recognition with Boots

Senior judges tell Boots pharmacists that if they want to have their collective bargaining rights represented by the PDA Union, then they must seek the derecognition of the Boots Pharmacists Association. Read More
Student Numbers

The campaign to co-ordinate the number of pharmacy students, pre-reg places and pharmacist jobs. Read More
Boots Premium Payments

The PDA Union's landmark tribunal victory after Boots unlawfully deducted wages. Read More
Workplace Pressure

The PDA is campaigning against inappropriate workplace pressure in pharmacy. Read More
Locums

Challenging poor treatment and strategic work in the interests of locum pharmacists. Read More
PDA Roadmap

Road map is the PDA's vision and strategy for pharmaceutical care in the community. Read More
Decriminalisation of Dispensing Errors

Since 2007, the PDA has been instrumental in the campaign to decriminalise dispensing errors. Read More
Remote Supervision

The PDA campaign against proposals to operate pharmacies without a pharmacist on the premises. Read More
P-Medicines on Self Selection

The PDA is campaigning against proposals to display P medicines on self-selection. Read More

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Latest News
- International Workers Memorial Day
  
  Thu 20th April 2017 The PDA
  
  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”.
- Pharmacy Ownership Changes
  
  Tue 18th April 2017 The PDA
  
  If you are working in a Pharmacy which is subject to a change of ownership please do let us know of any issues or concerns.
- The Judicial Review of the GPhC’s new standards
  
  Tue 11th April 2017 The PDA
  
  An analysis of the High Court's ruling on the PDA's challenge of the GPhC's new Standards.
Indemnity For Working In GP Surgeries

With membership premiums starting at £212 for lower risk activities, the average cost being £440 and 93% of pharmacists working in GP surgeries paying less than £900, membership of the PDA offers the most cost effective form of professional indemnity for GP surgery based pharmacists.

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Latest Consultations
- GPhC revising threshold criteria for fitness to practise referral
  
  Wed 22nd March 2017 The PDA
  
  When a complaint is made to the GPhC about a registrant, it uses “threshold criteria” to decide whether to refer the matter to the investigating committee, who in turn decide whether to refer to the fitness to practise committee. The GPhC consulted on proposed new criteria to replace the existing.
- GPhC Proposes Changes to Pharmacy Technician Training
  
  Tue 21st March 2017 The PDA
  
  The GPhC has proposed changes to the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians.
- Consultation Response on Religion, Personal Values and Beliefs
  
  Fri 10th March 2017 The PDA
  
  The PDA has responded to the GPhC’s consultation on religion, personal values and beliefs and how these relate to patient care and professional responsibilities.
Latest Publications
- Violence in Pharmacies
  
  Thu 4th May 2017 The PDA
  
  The PDA have reissued their policy and associated resource pack on as part of their ongoing efforts to stop violence in pharmacies.
- Problem Clauses in Employment Contracts
  
  Fri 21st October 2016 The PDA
  
  This booklet gives examples of employment contract clauses that pharmacists and pre-registration graduates should avoid to ensure that they are not disadvantaged in the event of a dispute with their employer.
- PDA Locum Booklet – Rights & Responsibilities
  
  Tue 18th October 2016 PDA Union
  
  In 2009, the PDA received nearly 3,000 queries, of which over a fifth involved locum contract disputes. As such, we responded to our members' wishes by producing this guide to clarify your rights and to set realistic expectations in remedying any dispute or professional dilemma. The locum guide was revised in October 2016.

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The Pharmacists' Defence Association is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England; Company No 4746656.

The Pharmacists' Defence Association is an appointed representative in respect of insurance mediation activities only of
The Pharmacy Insurance Agency Limited which is registered in England and Wales under company number 2591975
and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register No 307063)

The PDA Union is recognised by the Certification Officer as an independent trade union.

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