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• PDA raises concerns over access to independent prescribing training for locum and part-time pharmacists in Scotland

  Wed 2nd September 2026 The PDA

  The PDA is urging action to address the barrier that is excluding locum and part-time community pharmacists from accessing funded independent prescribing (IP) training in Scotland. 

• Oluomachi Yvonne Okereke elected 51st President of the National Association of Women Pharmacists

  Tue 1st September 2026 The PDA

  The National Association of Women Pharmacists (NAWP) is pleased to announce the results of its recent committee elections, with Oluomachi Yvonne Okereke elected unopposed as President.  

• PDA Supports the Pharmacist Support Walk for Wellbeing: 97 for 97 Fundraising campaign

  Thu 27th August 2026 The PDA

  Walk for Wellbeing is a fundraising challenge that brings the pharmacy family together and is your chance to stand beside those 97% of people who depend on our life-changing support. 

• PDA welcome improved rights and protections for victims of workplace sexual harassment

  Thu 27th August 2026 The PDA

  Additional legislation has further improved protections in the event of sexual harassment in the workplace. 

• Pharmacist Support launches 2026 Trainee ACTNow campaign

  Tue 25th August 2026 The PDA

  Pharmacist Support's annual Trainee ACTNow campaign returns from 25 to 27 August 2026, providing trainee pharmacists with practical tools, wellbeing resources and expert guidance as they prepare for their registration assessment. 

• PDA publishes professional guidance on the safe and effective use of AI in pharmacy practice

  Mon 24th August 2026 The PDA

  A new PDA guidance series supports pharmacists to understand the opportunities, limitations and professional responsibilities associated with artificial intelligence. 

• Navigating accountability, technology and inclusion in modern pharmacy

  Wed 19th August 2026 The PDA

  As pharmacy practice continues to evolve, professionals are facing new challenges that extend beyond the day-to-day delivery of pharmacy services. From the rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into workplace systems to the ongoing need for more inclusive working environments, pharmacists are navigating an increasingly complex professional landscape. 

• PDA responds to new guidance for ICBs on community pharmacy prescribing services in England

  Wed 12th August 2026 The PDA

  The PDA has responded to newly published guidance for Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) on community pharmacy prescribing services in England, welcoming the opportunities presented by pharmacist prescribing while highlighting several workforce and implementation considerations that it believes must be addressed to ensure the safe and sustainable delivery of services. 

• At what point does expanding community pharmacy become a patient safety risk?

  Thu 6th August 2026 The PDA

  In our latest member voice article, Scott Thompson explores the growing pressures facing community pharmacists and concerns that rising NHS demands are outstripping the resources and support needed to deliver safe patient care. 

• Boots newsletter – August 2026

  Wed 5th August 2026 The PDA

  Keeping you informed of all the PDA Union activities within Boots 

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