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PDA members’ concerns highlighted at the latest round of Regional Committee meetings
Thu 25th July 2024
The PDA Regional Committees are pharmacists, all PDA members, from across areas of practice that are elected to represent the wider membership. They meet to discuss current issues in pharmacy ahead of PDA National Executive Committee meetings.
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Locum Matters: PDA locum members discuss current issues
Wed 24th July 2024
On 25 June 2024, PDA locum members met at an online network event called ‘Locum Matters’ where they were given the opportunity to network with each other and discuss current issues they are facing. The event took place in response to locum members highlighting to the PDA topics that are of importance to them.
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Inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals
Wed 24th July 2024
PDA Rep in an ICB and PDA Regional Committee member, Jyoti Saini shares how she has been fortunate to showcase a career as a pharmacist to younger generations ranging from 4-year-olds right up to 16-year-olds. Jyoti also shares why it is important to inspire the next generation of healthcare workers.
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PDA evaluates the renewed debate on the self-selection from open displays of Pharmacy (P) medicines in community pharmacies
Tue 23rd July 2024
In 2012, the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) and other organisations successfully rejected proposals allowing Pharmacy (P) medicines to be self-selected from open displays in community pharmacies. This victory was crucial in preserving the integrity of the P medicines category, as it prevented them from being sold alongside general sale list (GSL) medicines and non-medicinal items.
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PDA was a lifeline during my foundation training year
Sun 21st July 2024
In our latest member voice article, an anonymous trainee pharmacist shared how an unpleasant working environment during their foundation trainee year caused them to feel lost. They also share how the PDA supported them during this difficult time.
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Supporting pharmacists during Covid-19
Learn how the PDA is supporting pharmacists in the fight against Covid-19...
New Scheme For GP Practice-Based Pharmacists
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PDA MEMBER NETWORKS
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The PDA (Pharmacists’ Defence Association)
The PDA is a not-for-profit organisation which supports the needs of individual employed and locum pharmacists and pharmacy students and, when necessary, defends their reputation. With more than 37,000 members we are the largest pharmacist membership organisation and the only independent trade union exclusively for pharmacists in the UK.
- 37000+PDA Members
- 1254Active Cases
- 1154Membership Queries
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PDA publishes summary of the Pharmacy Technicians Report
Sun 5th May 2024
The PDA has launched its summary of the PDA Pharmacy Technicians Report for members. The summary outlines the key points and recommendations made in 2019.
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PDA cannot support DiCE best practice guidance for online prescribing of GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight management in adults
Fri 3rd May 2024
The PDA is unable to recommend reliance upon the guidance published by the Digital Clinical Excellence (DiCE) as it conflicts with an expert report commissioned by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The report is currently being used to prosecute significant numbers of pharmacist prescribers who use a questionnaire-based model of consultation.
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PDA calls on members to share their views on the role of a DPP
Tue 2nd April 2024
The PDA has launched a survey to ask pharmacist independent prescribers about their views on Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs). The responses will support the PDA’s policies and stakeholder engagement activities regarding independent prescribers.
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Insight Online – June 2024
Tue 25th June 2024
This month, learn about our manifesto for the pharmacy profession in the run-up to the general election and how we are helping members following changes to their pension scheme. Plus, find out more about our upcoming member-exclusive events!
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Insight Online – May 2024
Thu 30th May 2024
This month, learn about how we are supporting a wider role for pharmacists and find out why we can't support DiCE's best practice guidance for online prescribing. Plus, read about some of the ways you can get involved in helping to improve the working lives of pharmacists.
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Insight Online – April 2024
Mon 29th April 2024
This month, learn about how we are defending our members by fighting the discrimination they face and how the Pharmacy First thresholds are adding pressure on pharmacists. Plus, read about some useful resources that will support you in your career!
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