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Latest News
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INSIGHT ONLINE – August 2019
Thu 22nd August 2019
Welcome to the latest issue of Insight Online - the regular mailing that keeps you up-to-date on PDA news and events, as well as issues that may affect you at work.
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PDA launches Brexit Medicines Survey
Thu 22nd August 2019
The focus on Brexit and its potential impact upon the use of medicines by patients provides an opportunity for pharmacists to contemplate the current situation regarding medicines both from a supply and demand perspective.
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PDA is seeking a Primary Care Pharmacist
Wed 21st August 2019
We are seeking a Primary Care Pharmacist to support the PDA Policy team in providing advice and guidance on general practice and primary care pharmacy to a variety of audiences including colleagues and external stakeholders.
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PDA respond to RPS consultation on a Competency Framework for Designated Prescribing Practitioners
Wed 21st August 2019
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) consulted from 21 June 2019 to 2 August 2019 on a competency framework for Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPP). The framework covers the competencies required of a prescriber, in any profession, taking on the DPP role for trainees during the Period of Learning in Practice (PLP).
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Joint statement – Boots and PDAU Joint Negotiating Body
Wed 14th August 2019
The PDA Union and Boots have signed a recognition agreement which will shape employee relations for pharmacists at the company. This is their joint statement.
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Revalidation
The PDA is keen to support our members to engage with the new revalidation requirements successfully...
The PDA (Pharmacists’ Defence Association)
The PDA is a not-for-profit organisation which supports the needs of individual pharmacists and pharmacy students and, when necessary, defends their reputation. We are the largest pharmacist membership organisation and the only trade union exclusively for pharmacists in the UK.
- 28000PDA Members
- 1022Active Cases
- 578Membership Queries
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PDA Union Recognition at Boots
Boots pharmacists and pre-registration graduates had the opportunity to vote for a better future, and an independent voice at work. -
Safer Pharmacies Charter
PDA members have produced a charter of seven commitments to improve safety and care for patients, through better working conditions in UK pharmacy practice. -
The Role of Pharmacy Technicians
The PDA have written an in-depth report that assesses the current role and capabilities of pharmacy technicians in the UK.
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Latest Consultations
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PDA respond to RPS consultation on a Competency Framework for Designated Prescribing Practitioners
Wed 21st August 2019
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) consulted from 21 June 2019 to 2 August 2019 on a competency framework for Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPP). The framework covers the competencies required of a prescriber, in any profession, taking on the DPP role for trainees during the Period of Learning in Practice (PLP).
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PDA respond to the Home Office’s call for evidence on violence and abuse toward shop staff
Thu 11th July 2019
The Home Office has called for evidence on the problem of violence and abuse toward shop staff in England and Wales. It asked for relevant evidence on the prevalence of it, prevention and support measures, the operation of the criminal justice system and the best way of addressing it. The consultation ran from 5 April 2019 to 28 June 2019.
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PDA respond to GPhC consultation on guidance for pharmacist prescribers
Mon 8th July 2019
The GPhC consulted from 29 March 2019 to 21 June 2019 on guidance to support pharmacist prescribers in meeting their “Standards for Pharmacy Professionals”, and to ensure pharmacists provide safe and effective care when prescribing.
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Latest Publications
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INSIGHT ONLINE – August 2019
Thu 22nd August 2019
Welcome to the latest issue of Insight Online - the regular mailing that keeps you up-to-date on PDA news and events, as well as issues that may affect you at work.
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Insight Online – July 2019
Mon 22nd July 2019
Welcome to the latest issue of Insight Online - the regular mailing that keeps you up-to-date on PDA news and events, as well as issues that may affect you at work.
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Insight Online – June 2019
Thu 20th June 2019
Welcome to the latest issue of Insight Online - the regular mailing that keeps you up-to-date on PDA news and events, as well as issues that may affected you at work.
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