VACCINATIONS: All vaccinations delivered by suitably trained pharmacists have always been covered by indemnity insurance as part of the standard PDA membership apart from Covid-19. For new membership renewals after January 1st, 2026, Covid-19 vaccinations are now also automatically covered.

Special Features

  • Student Insight magazine now available

    Mon 23rd March 2026 The PDA

    Read the PDA Student Insight magazine today!  

  • Student Newsletter – February 2026

    Fri 20th February 2026 The PDA

    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.  

  • How safe is your workplace? PDA invites pharmacists to take part in the 2026 Safer Pharmacies Survey

    Mon 12th January 2026 The PDA

    With the disturbing rise in violence, theft, and physical assault directed at pharmacy teams across the UK, the PDA is launching its ninth Safer Pharmacies Survey and is encouraging all employed and locum pharmacists to take part. 

  • Boots newsletter – December 2025

    Thu 11th December 2025 The PDA

    Keeping you informed of PDA Union activities within Boots. 

  • Overwhelming majority of pharmacists oppose the facilitated self-selection of P medicines

    Thu 4th December 2025 The PDA

    A recent PDA survey of nearly 600 pharmacists revealed that 94% oppose the facilitated self-selection of pharmacy (P) medicines, citing serious risks to patient safety and reduced professional oversight. 

  • Student Newsletter – November 2025

    Thu 6th November 2025 The PDA

    In this edition, gain a better understanding of indemnity insurance and learn more about the life of a respiratory advanced practitioner. You can also find out more about how you can get involved and host your own ‘Walk for Wellbeing’ at your university.  

  • Update on Boots pay negotiations 2025

    Sat 4th October 2025 The PDA

    The PDA Union negotiating team met multiple times with Boots management during 2025 to discuss and eventually agree a pay settlement for store-based and relief pharmacists at the company.  

  • Agreement reached between Boots and the PDA Union in settlement of the 2025 pay talks for Pharmacists

    Tue 30th September 2025 The PDA

    Following productive discussions between Boots and the PDA Union negotiating teams, both parties are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached in relation to this year’s pay claim, effective from 1 November 2025.  

  • Pharmacist Support launches Trainee ACTNow Campaign

    Sat 23rd August 2025 The PDA

    Pharmacist Support is running the annual Trainee Pharmacist ACTNow campaign to support those in the run-up to the assessments. This three-day campaign starts from the 27 August to 29 August 2025. 

  • Financial statement to members – 2025

    Sat 16th August 2025 PDA Union

    Under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amended), the PDA Union is required to circulate to all members key financial information along with details of the salary and benefits provided to the General Secretary and any other members of the National Executive Committee. 

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