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In this section, PDA members share their thoughts and experiences on the issues that matter.

  • A third-year pharmacy student’s insight into Ramadan

    Tue 11th March 2025 The PDA

    In our latest Member Voice, a third year pharmacy student who wishes to remain anonymous gives an insight into what Ramadan is, how it is celebrated and how those not celebrating Ramadan can provide support and understanding during this period. 

  • Championing women’s health: a pharmacist’s role in transforming menopause care

    Thu 23rd January 2025 The PDA

    In our recent Member Voice article, Anthony Singh, lead pharmacist and women’s health lead for the North West Leicestershire GP Federation shares his journey to setting up a menopause clinic. Anthony also shares how pharmacists can have an impact on menopause care.  

  • Exploring targeted cancer therapies through nanotechnology in breast cancer treatment

    Thu 23rd January 2025 The PDA

    In our latest Member Voice, PDA NAWP Network member, Shima Khezri Azizi Far discusses her research to design a more effective, controlled drug delivery system for breast cancer treatment. Shima hopes this research will pave the way for more targeted, personalised therapies for cancer patients. 

  • Finding a new meaning of resilience as a pharmacy student

    Fri 3rd January 2025 The PDA

    In our latest Member Voice, a pharmacy student who would like to remain anonymous highlights the importance of joining the PDA to defend you in the unexpected event that you find yourself in trouble and in need of advice and support.  

  • Five Years Already!

    Tue 10th December 2024 The PDA

    Gordon Finlayson, Chair of the PDA Workplace Reps in Boots gives a personal view of the first five years of the PDA being the recognised union for pharmacists and trainee pharmacists at the company.  

  • NAWP attends the 18th European Women Pharmacists Meeting

    Wed 27th November 2024 The PDA

    Ayah Abbass, NAWP Immediate Past President and Clinical Pharmacist recently attended the European Women Pharmacists Meeting in Thessaloniki. Here, she shares her experience and what was covered in the sessions. 

  • Advice for women on making the most of their money

    Wed 27th November 2024 The PDA

    Senior Pharmacist and Lecturer, Caroline Fawcett explores the importance of financial stability, particularly for women, and how to take charge of and improve personal finances. She also shares some helpful resources and organisations that can help everyone maximise their income, savings, investments, insurance, and pensions. 

  • Reflections on a HIV quality improvement project

    Wed 27th November 2024 The PDA

    In this latest Member Voice article, Clinical Pharmacist and member of the PDA LGBT+ Network, Adam Somerville, explains the importance of pharmacists being knowledgeable about HIV. He also discusses his own experience of delivering a teaching session on HIV to the pharmacy department at his trust. 

  • Addressing racial undertones in the language of pharmacy

    Tue 8th October 2024 The PDA

    Community pharmacist, Chair of the PDA’s Southeast Regional Committee, and co-opted member of the PDA BAME Network, Nav Bhogal addresses the racial undertones in the language used in pharmacy. Nav also provides information on the negative undertones and suggests alternatives in a call for change. 

  • My experience of racism in the UK

    Thu 3rd October 2024 The PDA

    GP practice pharmacist, Dr Tarvinder S Juss reflects on his journey to become a pharmacist and how his ancestral background impacted his experience of the UK after moving here from Africa in 1968. Dr Tarvinder also discusses the recent race riots in the UK and diversity and inclusion.  

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