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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 2022

    Wed 1st June 2022 The PDA

    This month, find out how to register for our 2022 Annual General Meeting, we update you on pharmacist apprenticeship scheme discussions, and learn about new NHS guidelines for flexible working requests. Also, find out how you can nominate Pharmacist Support to win a share of £1 million to help more people in the profession.  

  • Insight Online – April 2022

    Tue 26th April 2022 The PDA

    This month, we respond to reports that some pharmacy businesses are discussing a locum 'blacklist'. We also outline what sessions we will be running at CPC next month, and list a series of FREE webinars that are available for trainee pharmacists. 

  • Insight Scotland magazine – Spring 2022

    Mon 28th February 2022 The PDA

    This month, the PDA distributed hard copies of the latest issue of Insight Scotland magazine to members and to pharmacies across Scotland. 

  • Insight Online – February 2022

    Tue 22nd February 2022 The PDA

    Welcome to the latest issue of Insight Online! In this issue, we discuss an update on the mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations and our response to the climate emergency. We also learn more about PDA Plus partners MORPh Training in our 'Spotlight On' segment.  

  • Insight Online – January 2022

    Tue 25th January 2022 The PDA

    Welcome to the first issue of 2022! In this issue, we discuss the deadline for mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations and the uptake of the Covid-19 booster in young people. We also learn more about PDA Plus partners Morrish Solicitors in our new 'Spotlight On' segment.  

  • Insight Online – December 2021

    Tue 21st December 2021 The PDA

    In the last issue of the year, we discuss the role of pharmacy technicians and share how we intervened to help a student member save over £50,000 in potential loss of salary. Also, we share data on the impact of having additional pharmacist roles in primary care.  

  • Insight Online – October 2021

    Tue 26th October 2021 The PDA

    In this issue, we share guidance on booking your Covid-19 booster vaccination and information on the pay increases PDA Union is delivering to pharmacists transferred to NHS trust organisations. Also, we invite all pharmacists to take part in our annual Safer Pharmacies Survey.  

  • Insight magazine – EDI edition

    Wed 20th October 2021 The PDA

    Over the last few months, the PDA has distributed hard copies of the latest issue of INSIGHT magazine to those that attended The Clinical Pharmacy Congress and the Pharmacy Show 2021. This Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) edition focuses on the work of the PDA EDI Networks.  

  • Insight Online – September 2021

    Tue 28th September 2021 The PDA

    In this issue, read about our latest work as part of our longstanding Violence in Pharmacy campaign. Also, we provide an update for those who sat the July 2021 assessment, and we share the new Flu Vaccination Service FAQs for the current season.  

  • Insight Online – August 2021

    Tue 24th August 2021 The PDA

    In this issue, we share pharmacists' concerns on the impact pharmacy closures are having on patients and the NHS. Also, we ask members to sign a petition to help long COVID be recognised as a disability. 

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