Safer Pharmacies Charter

PDA members have produced a charter of seven commitments to improve safety and care for patients, through better working conditions in UK pharmacy practice.

  • Pharmacists say basic safety standards are not met

    Tue 3rd April 2018 The PDA

    The Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) has released survey results that show seven basic standards of pharmacy safety are regularly not being met and is demanding action to protect patients, pharmacists and the tax payer.  

  • Royal Pharmaceutical Society – 2018 elections

    Thu 22nd March 2018 The PDA

    The world of pharmacy in the UK includes a number of organisations that influence how the profession works. The PDA are proud to be the independent trade union for pharmacists and to play our part, but for the system to work best we also need the other organisations to be effective and contribute appropriately. 

  • Safer Pharmacies Survey

    Tue 16th January 2018 The PDA

    Pharmacists - we want to hear about your experiences of patient safety. It takes just 3 minutes in total to add your support to our Safer Pharmacies campaign and complete the survey. 

  • Watch the Parliamentary Launch event of the Safer Pharmacies Charter

    Tue 2nd January 2018 The PDA

    Watch the the launch of the Safer Pharmacies Charter (Tuesday 5 December 2017 in the House of Commons). 

  • PDA launch “Safer Pharmacies Charter”

    Wed 6th December 2017 The PDA

    The PDA has produced a charter of seven commitments to improve safety and care for patients. It appeals for improved staffing arrangements and working conditions for pharmacists which will enhance patient safety considerations in UK pharmacy practice. This charter defines basic standards to ensure safe practice wherever pharmacists work.  

  • Safer Pharmacies Charter

    Wed 6th December 2017 The PDA

    PDA members have produced a charter of seven commitments to improve safety and care for patients, through better working conditions in UK pharmacy practice.  This charter defines basic standards to ensure safe practice wherever pharmacists work. 

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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