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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 39,000 members we are the largest pharmacist membership organisation and the only independent trade union exclusively for pharmacists in the UK.

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    • PDA calls on members to share their views on changes to registration fees

      Wed 12th February 2025 The PDA

      The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are consulting separately on proposed changes to registration fees for pharmacists. The payment of fees is mandatory to practice as a pharmacist.  

    • Scotland Covid-19 Inquiry: My day in court for the PDA

      Thu 7th November 2024 The PDA

      Earlier this year, PDA Head of Policy for Scotland, Maurice Hickey spoke at the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry to share the experiences of working pharmacists during the pandemic. Here, he discusses his impact report and why he felt it was so important to speak at the inquiry. 

    • PDA issues advisory information on the legal dispensing of methadone via instalment prescriptions

      Wed 28th August 2024 The PDA

      A recent Coroner's Prevention of Future Deaths report has highlighted the actions of a responsible pharmacist as being a contributory factor to a patient's death. Their actions did not comply with controlled drug legislation. In response to this, the PDA is issuing an advisory note on the legal dispensing of methadone via instalment prescriptions. 

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    • PDA releases guidance on automated accuracy checking systems

      Wed 9th April 2025 The PDA

      The PDA has received inquiries from members who are concerned about the introduction of automated accuracy checking systems in their workplace. As a result, the PDA has released guidance on potential issues. 

    • Insight Online – March 2025

      Tue 25th March 2025 The PDA

      This month we launched our Workforce Wellbeing Strategy and here you can learn more about it and how you can take advantage of what this strategy has to offer. Also, read our responses to the NPA's announcement to limit pharmacy services and the government's plans to abolish NHS England.  

    • PDA Unveils Workforce Wellbeing Strategy

      Mon 10th March 2025 The PDA

      As part of its commitment to support the wellbeing of pharmacists, the PDA has launched a Workforce Wellbeing Strategy - a transformative initiative designed to enhance the mental health, financial resilience, and overall wellbeing of pharmacists across the UK. 

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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