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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 40,000 members we are the largest pharmacist membership organisation and the only independent trade union exclusively for pharmacists in the UK.

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    • 120 years of empowering women in pharmacy

      Fri 11th July 2025 The PDA

      The National Association of Women Pharmacists (NAWP) turns 120 this year. NAWP has a proud history of supporting women pharmacists and fighting for gender equality in the workplace.  

    • PDA’s response to GPhC’s consultation on draft changes to registrant fees

      Wed 9th July 2025 The PDA

      In May 2025, the PDA responded on behalf of members to the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) consultation about their proposal to increase the registration fees for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy premises. 

    • Rhona Bennett

      Tue 8th July 2025 PDA Union

      We are sorry to announce the death of Rhona Bennett, the longstanding Executive Committee member and Treasurer of the Boots Pharmacists’ Association (BPA). 

    • Regional Committees hear directly from PDA members on workplace realities

      Mon 7th July 2025 The PDA

      The PDA Regional Committees are made up of pharmacists from across the profession that are elected to represent the PDA's wider membership. The committees meet to discuss current issues in pharmacy ahead of PDA National Executive Committee meetings. 

    • PDA hosts ‘Pharmacists For Humanity’ event for future pharmacists

      Sun 6th July 2025 The PDA

      The PDA held the first in a series of humanitarian events aimed to raise awareness of how pharmacists are and can be involved in humanitarian activities, along with experts sharing real-life experiences from the frontline of delivering aid and support in crisis zones. Attendees were also able to learn and implement the science behind successful fundraising. 

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    • Insight Online – June 2025

      Wed 25th June 2025 The PDA

      This month, read about our response to the government’s consultation seeking views on how to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay reporting. PDA Locum Reps offer advice to their locum colleagues on how to thrive in the current climate, and read about how PDA Director of Pharmacy, Jay Badenhorst represented PDA members at the House of Lords.  

    • Insight Online – May 2025

      Fri 30th May 2025 The PDA

      This month, we revealed the results of our Locum Rates Snapshot Survey, and PDA Director of Pharmacy, Jay Badenhorst, breaks down the challenges facing independent prescribers (IPs). Also, find out what we got up to at the 128th STUC conference, and we are hiring! Discover what roles are currently available at the PDA. 

    • Insight Online – April 2025

      Tue 29th April 2025 The PDA

      This month, you can read more about our newly released guidance on automated accuracy checking systems, as well as 184 years of Pharmacist Support. You can also learn more about our attendance at this year's Clinical Pharmacy Congress (CPC) in London and how you can receive your complimentary event pass!  

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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