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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.
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Mon 18th March 2024
The PDA
The PDA Union and LloydsPharmacy Healthcare Services have reaffirmed their relationship and commitment to working together to make the experience of pharmacists who work in the organisation as positive as it can be.
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Sat 16th March 2024
The PDA
The PDA is holding a free member-exclusive event in Scotland to discuss how to improve the sector and build a brighter future for pharmacists. The event has been designed to address the member concerns raised earlier this year by pharmacists participating in the Scotland Regional Committee event survey.
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Thu 14th March 2024
The PDA
Following on from the oral evidence provided to the Health and Social Care select committee’s pharmacy inquiry in January 2024, the PDA has submitted written supplementary evidence which highlights a number of emerging but highly significant matters.
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Wed 13th March 2024
The PDA
The PDA has reinforced its leadership credentials and its commitment to the advancement of pharmacy practice with the key appointment in May, of Jay Badenhorst to the newly created post of Director of Pharmacy.
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Wed 13th March 2024
The PDA
Ongoing concerns about Covid-19 and other viruses, along with the launch of a service for Shingles, as part of Pharmacy First Service, has reemphasised the need for adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) to be available and utilised in community pharmacy settings.
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Supporting pharmacists during Covid-19
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PDA MEMBER NETWORKS
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Tue 5th March 2024
The PDA
The PDA has long campaigned against any introduction of remote supervision and believes that only a pharmacy with a physically present pharmacist can properly support the safety and care of patients, so it was vital that the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) proposals were carefully considered.
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Fri 13th October 2023
The PDA
The PDA recently responded to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) consultation on the proposal to enable registered pharmacy technicians to supply and administer medicines under a patient group direction (PGD).
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Thu 3rd August 2023
The PDA
The Westminster government’s Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill has now been passed and will become law, despite the opposition of trade unions and the efforts of many members of the House of Lords to challenge it.
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Tue 27th February 2024
The PDA
This month, we remind you that there are only a few days before the deadline to respond to the important DHSC consultation on supervision and explain how you can have your say. We also ask members practising in England's community pharmacy to share any evidence of business behaviours that jeopardise the Pharmacy First Scheme.
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Tue 27th February 2024
The PDA
Recently an individual posted a comment on social media in which they wrongly alleged that a pharmacist operating as a limited company would not be covered by the PDA if they make an error.
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Wed 21st February 2024
The PDA
The PDA has launched a stress action plan to help members address workplace stressors. The plan is part of the PDA's ongoing 'It's Time' campaign and will identify actions that can be taken to reduce stress and improve their working lives.
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