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The PDA (Pharmacists’ Defence Association)
The PDA is a not-for-profit organisation which supports the needs of individual employed and locum pharmacists and pharmacy students and, when necessary, defends their reputation. With more than 37,000 members we are the largest pharmacist membership organisation and the only independent trade union exclusively for pharmacists in the UK.
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Wed 23rd October 2024
The PDA
The PDA welcomes a new duty that will make employers responsible for preventing sexual harassment of their workers.
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Fri 18th October 2024
The PDA
On 9 October 2024, the PDA National Officer for Northern Ireland (NI), Una O’Farrell attended the Bengoa Conference titled ‘Health & Social Care Reform – Accelerating Change’ in Belfast. The conference covered a range of topics on how to improve healthcare in NI.
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Tue 15th October 2024
The PDA
Last month, the PDA launched the first in a series of online member-exclusive events for General Practice Pharmacists (GPPs). These sessions provide a safe space for attendees to discuss workplace issues with fellow pharmacists and explore possible solutions.
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Fri 11th October 2024
The PDA
Pharmacists at Boots secured recognition for their union in 2019, and this is the fifth year of collective bargaining where, unlike other store staff, pharmacists have been able to negotiate for improved pay. This is possible because the PDA Union is independent with its own resources and infrastructure.
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Thu 10th October 2024
The PDA
The Boots Pharmacists Association (BPA) and PDA Union have agreed terms for the BPA to merge into the PDA Union.
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Supporting pharmacists during Covid-19
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Wed 28th August 2024
The PDA
A recent Coroner's Prevention of Future Deaths report has highlighted the actions of a responsible pharmacist as being a contributory factor to a patient's death. Their actions did not comply with controlled drug legislation. In response to this, the PDA is issuing an advisory note on the legal dispensing of methadone via instalment prescriptions.
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Sun 5th May 2024
The PDA
The PDA has launched its summary of the PDA Pharmacy Technicians Report for members. The summary outlines the key points and recommendations made in 2019.
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Fri 3rd May 2024
The PDA
The PDA is unable to recommend reliance upon the guidance published by the Digital Clinical Excellence (DiCE) as it conflicts with an expert report commissioned by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The report is currently being used to prosecute significant numbers of pharmacist prescribers who use a questionnaire-based model of consultation.
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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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Sun 1st September 2024
The PDA
To mark Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the PDA BAME Network has published a factsheet to help raise awareness of the disease and help employers understand that pharmacists diagnosed with sickle cell may need time off work for medical appointments and treatment.
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Sun 1st September 2024
The PDA
The PDA BAME Network has published this report, compiled by co-opted committee member Deborah Nyaberi, on sickle cell disease. The report contains information on the disease, including prevention, the current treatment options, and how pharmacists can come together to improve care and equality
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