Membership of the PDA

Claims that are covered under the insurance contract are handled by experienced lawyers and pharmacists who only handle cases on behalf of PDA members which means that issues around professional nuances are dealt with only by those with experience of defending pharmacists in a wide range of situations. There are many additional discretionary benefits of being a member of the PDA – explore this website for more information.

• Why join the PDA?

  As well as Insurance for PDA members, arranged and administered by The Pharmacy Insurance Agency, we offer a wide range of defence association benefits designed to improve the status and working environment of the individual pharmacist and, by so doing, this improves patient care.

• Case Studies

  Here are some recent examples of cases in which the PDA has supported members. Pseudonyms are used instead of the members’ real names.

• Employment and Professional Support

  In employment disputes and professional investigations into fitness to practice, PDA lawyers and pharmacists are on hand to give peace of mind by providing support and advice

• Professional Advice

  Provided by pharmacists experienced in advising on matters of pharmacy law, ethics and professional dilemmas

• Risk Management Development

  Issuing risk management guidance and the in-house magazine, Insight, to help pharmacists keep up to date with developments in the profession.

• Proactive Lobbying

  Actively involving the Association in lobbying the government and the development of the profession; talking to Government and the movers and shakers of the profession to put forward the interests of the individual pharmacist as opposed to those of employer organisations.

• Active Education and Research Agenda

  Commissioning and engaging in research through formal links with credible organisations and delivering educational awareness events

• Interactive Communication

  The direction and thrust of the policies of the PDA are based on very significant levels of member interaction via conferences, surveys, petitions, the website and more.