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The ‘in-house’ magazine of the PDA containing news, features and articles – keeping members up-to-date with current and relevant issues.

  • 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!  

  • 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.  

  • Insight Online – February 2025

    Tue 25th February 2025 The PDA

    This month, we are seeking your views on the proposal to amend the RPS charter to change the RPS into a Royal College of Pharmacy. We also highlight how PDA Union recognition has been secured at Superdrug and share our upcoming PDA member-exclusive events.  

  • Insight Online – January 2025

    Fri 31st January 2025 The PDA

    This month, read about how we are calling on you to unite with pharmacists at Superdrug to help them secure PDA Union recognition. Also, find out about a range of events that are exclusively available to PDA members, and read about a NAWP Network members' research into targeted cancer therapies. 

  • Insight Online – December 2024

    Mon 30th December 2024 The PDA

    This month, read our response to a communication sent to pharmacists by Superdrug management and guidance for those who sat the November 2024 registration assessment and are making an appeal.  

  • Insight Online – November 2024

    Wed 27th November 2024 The PDA

    This month, read about the government's consultation that aims to shape a 10-year health plan for the NHS in England. Also, read our response to the GPhC's consultation on changes to the ‘guidance for registered pharmacies providing pharmacy services at a distance, including on the internet’. Plus, access FREE PDA resources designed to keep you safe at work.  

  • Insight Online – October 2024

    Wed 30th October 2024 The PDA

    This month, read about the publication of the Employment Rights Bill along with some of the proposed changes to online prescribing through the GPhC's consultation. You can also access FREE PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion resources and have your say on upcoming training opportunities provided through PDA Education.  

  • Insight Online – September 2024

    Tue 24th September 2024 The PDA

    This month read about the Medicines to Gaza Campaign launch and our latest flu and Covid-19 vaccination services guidance. Also, find out more about our upcoming events and appearances and how to access our FREE resources surrounding different health issues.  

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