-
Read More Latest News
-
Are you fit to sit for the November 2023 assessment?
Thu 28th September 2023
The PDA is offering advice to those eligible to sit the November 2023 assessment as they enter their final weeks of preparation.
-
PDA launches EDI Network flyers to celebrate inclusion and create inclusive workplaces
Wed 27th September 2023
The PDA is celebrating National Inclusion Week by launching new flyers for each of its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. The pharmacy networks work to promote more inclusive working environments.
-
PDA Ability Network invites nominations for upcoming elections
Tue 26th September 2023
The PDA Ability Network has grown substantially over the last couple of years and is now running an election for three officers to lead the network.
-
REMINDER: Have your say on proposals to enable pharmacy technicians to supply and administer medicines under PGDs
Mon 25th September 2023
The Department of Health and Social Care is consulting on proposals for the use of PGDs (Patient Group Directions) by Pharmacy Technicians. PDA members are encouraged to individually respond to the consultation before 29 September 2023.
-
PDA attends All Party Parliamentary Group roundtable
Thu 21st September 2023
The cross-party group of MPs with an interest in pharmacy gathered to hear from pharmacy representatives about the most important challenges to overcome and what some possible solutions might be. The group is chaired by Taiwo Owatemi, MP who is a pharmacist.
-
-
Supporting pharmacists during Covid-19
Learn how the PDA is supporting pharmacists in the fight against Covid-19...
New Scheme For GP Practice-Based Pharmacists
Learn more about how the PDA is keeping you covered...
PDA MEMBER NETWORKS
Learn about the PDA's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Networks...
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.
- 36000+PDA Members
- 1395Active Cases
- 1136Membership Queries
-
Read More Latest Policy Documents
-
Right to Strike update: Government’s Strikes Bill becomes law
Thu 3rd August 2023
The Westminster government’s Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill has now been passed and will become law, despite the opposition of trade unions and the efforts of many members of the House of Lords to challenge it.
-
The serious threat of AMR and how the PDA is helping in Ukraine
Sat 22nd July 2023
Last week, the PDA hosted a member exclusive event to detail some of its recent work in the Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) field. PDA Policy Officer, Tasnim Khan was joined by Specialist Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) pharmacist, Bee Yean Ng as they discussed the lessons learnt from Ukraine on managing the risk of AMR.
-
PDA responds to announcement around delivering improved access to primary care
Tue 9th May 2023
As part of the plan to support primary care, the government and NHS have pledged an investment of £645m over the next two years.
-
-
Read More Latest Resources
-
Insight Online – September 2023
Wed 27th September 2023
This month, read about our joint statement with the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) and the introduction of learning disability and autism training. Also, learn about our revision programme for those sitting the November 2023 assessment and an exclusive PDA Plus benefit for PDA members.
-
Insight Online – August 2023
Tue 29th August 2023
This month, learn more about how the PDA is calling for regulation of non-registered managers in healthcare, the Westminster government’s Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, and a number of upcoming online events and workshops available to PDA members.
-
Insight Online – July 2023
Tue 25th July 2023
This month, learn more about the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, how PDA membership numbers have grown by another 7%, and the appeals process for candidates that sat the registration assessment in June 2023. Also, read about how we are again proudly supporting the Pharmacy Show and take advantage of an exclusive PDA Plus benefit for PDA members.
-