VACCINATIONS: All vaccinations delivered by suitably trained pharmacists have always been covered by indemnity insurance as part of the standard PDA membership apart from Covid-19. For new membership renewals after January 1st, 2026, Covid-19 vaccinations are now also automatically covered.

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  • It’s Time to Address Stress

    Thu 28th April 2022 The PDA

    PDA Members and Representatives gathered last week to launch the PDA’s new awareness factsheet ‘It’s Time to Address Stress’. The factsheet looks at the causes and symptoms of stress in the workplace and provides advice on ways pharmacists can access support and improve working conditions. 

  • PDA issues advisory information about Paxlovid® antiviral treatment for non-hospitalised patients

    Mon 4th April 2022 The PDA

    The NHS is offering antibody and antiviral treatments to people with Covid-19 who are at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill if they contract the virus.  

  • Boots Newsletter – March 2022

    Sat 5th March 2022 The PDA

    Keeping you informed of all the PDA Union activities within Boots. 

  • PDA releases social media guidance for members

    Tue 7th December 2021 The PDA

    As a result of recent cases and concerns raised by members, the PDA has issued new social media guidance on how members can have a presence online but still protect themselves and their professional reputation.  

  • Insight Online – November 2021

    Tue 23rd November 2021 The PDA

    In this issue, we share the announcement that Covid-19 vaccinations will become mandatory for NHS workers and news that the government has agreed an international treaty that confirms that everyone has the right to be free from violence and harassment at work. Also, we share advice and FAQs for members working in general practice or primary care. 

  • Boots Newsletter – November 2021

    Fri 19th November 2021 The PDA

    Keeping you informed of all the PDA Union activities within Boots. 

  • Advice and FAQs for prescribing and non-prescribing pharmacists in primary care

    Mon 15th November 2021 The PDA

    The PDA has produced an advice and FAQs document designed as a first port of call for members working in general practice or primary care.  

  • Insight Online – October 2021

    Tue 26th October 2021 The PDA

    In this issue, we share guidance on booking your Covid-19 booster vaccination and information on the pay increases PDA Union is delivering to pharmacists transferred to NHS trust organisations. Also, we invite all pharmacists to take part in our annual Safer Pharmacies Survey.  

  • Insight Online – September 2021

    Tue 28th September 2021 The PDA

    In this issue, read about our latest work as part of our longstanding Violence in Pharmacy campaign. Also, we provide an update for those who sat the July 2021 assessment, and we share the new Flu Vaccination Service FAQs for the current season.  

  • BAME Pharmacists’ Network launches Race and Ethnicity Terminology Factsheet

    Mon 20th September 2021 The PDA

    The BAME Network has produced a new factsheet to help PDA members and others in the profession to educate themselves on terminology used when discussing issues and topics around race and ethnicity.  

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