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PDA invites pharmacists to complete survey on the GPhC’s proposals relating to the SP and RP roles
Mon 23rd February 2026
The PDA is inviting pharmacists to take part in an important survey that will help shape the PDA’s response to current regulatory proposals affecting the role of the Superintendent Pharmacist (SP) and Responsible Pharmacists (RP).
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Student Newsletter – February 2026
Fri 20th February 2026
In this edition, read about leadership journeys from an award winning pharmacy student and the Chair of the PDA’s Southeast Regional Committee. Pharmacy students also have the opportunity to start their own leadership journey and get involved in humanitarian work and the chance to stand up for equality.
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PDA members’ voices drive Regional Committee discussions around key pharmacy issues
Thu 19th February 2026
The PDA Regional Committees are made up of pharmacists from across the profession who 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.
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PDA contributes evidence to the House of Lords ‘Medicines Security’ inquiry
Mon 16th February 2026
The PDA recently provided written evidence to the House of Lords Public Services Committee’s inquiry into medicines supply chains, drawing attention to the impact of medicine shortages on both patient-facing pharmacists and the patients depending on their care.
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PDA to support pharmacists at Morrisons
Sun 15th February 2026
The PDA is reminding pharmacists employed by Morrisons they can seek support after media reports say that the multiple will be selling "dozens" of their pharmacies.
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PDA Ability Network Newsletter – February 2026
Sat 14th February 2026
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Don’t miss the deadline for registering for reasonable adjustments for the June 2026 assessment
Fri 13th February 2026
The GPhC have announced that all reasonable adjustment requests for the June 2026 assessment must be submitted by 5 pm on Monday 23 February 2026.
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NHS pay announcement 2026/27
Thu 12th February 2026
Pharmacists and other NHS workers on Agenda for Change contracts have been told that the government has agreed the recommendation from the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) for a 3.3% pay increase for the 2026/27 annual pay review.
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Joint statement from Boots and the PDA: Foundation Trainee pay rates
Thu 12th February 2026
Boots and the PDA Union are pleased to confirm that from April 2026, there will be a pay increase for trainee pharmacists in England and Northern Ireland.
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An award-winning pharmacy student’s leadership journey
Wed 11th February 2026
The PDA recently caught up with Oscar Ndulor, winner of the Pharmacy Student Leadership Award at the Scottish Healthcare Awards. Here, he explains what the award means to him and the impact he feels it will have on him and his future in pharmacy. Oscar also shares his top tips for those at the start of their pharmacy journey.