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A typical week for the PDA
Mon 13th May 2024
Here is an insight into some of the activities that the PDA does to promote the voice and interests of employed and locum pharmacists.
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PSNI will not be able to offer the option to pay retention fees in instalments this retention year
Sun 12th May 2024
Despite agreeing to offer pharmacists in Northern Ireland the option to pay their retention fees in quarterly direct debit payments from June 2024, the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has had to delay this intention due to the need for legislative amendment.
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RPS National Pharmacy Boards Elections 2024 – England
Thu 9th May 2024
The PDA has offered candidates of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) National Board Elections 2024 in England the opportunity to tell PDA members their views on key issues.
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PDA to attend 13th annual STUC LGBT+ Workers’ Conference
Wed 8th May 2024
The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) LGBT+ Workers’ Conference will be taking place in Glasgow this week (11-12 May). Previous STUC Equality Award winner and co-opted member of the PDA LGBT+ Committee, Soh Xi Ken will be representing the PDA at the conference.
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PDA supports a wider healthcare role for pharmacists
Wed 8th May 2024
The PDA has partnered with Aston University and the Priory Community Pharmacy to showcase the opportunities for pharmacists to deliver wider healthcare services as part of vaccination programmes.
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Supporting pharmacists during Covid-19
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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.
- 37000+PDA Members
- 1346Active Cases
- 894Membership Queries
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PDA publishes summary of the Pharmacy Technicians Report
Sun 5th May 2024
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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PDA cannot support DiCE best practice guidance for online prescribing of GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight management in adults
Fri 3rd May 2024
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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PDA calls on members to share their views on the role of a DPP
Tue 2nd April 2024
The PDA has launched a survey to ask pharmacist independent prescribers about their views on Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs). The responses will support the PDA’s policies and stakeholder engagement activities regarding independent prescribers.
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Insight Online – April 2024
Mon 29th April 2024
This month, learn about how we are defending our members by fighting the discrimination they face and how the Pharmacy First thresholds are adding pressure on pharmacists. Plus, read about some useful resources that will support you in your career!
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Welcome to the April 2024 PDA Education Update
Wed 3rd April 2024
PDA Education provides FREE training and support to PDA members. This newsletter highlights the latest activities, training opportunities, and support available.
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Insight Online – March 2024
Tue 26th March 2024
This month, learn about the latest ways we are representing your interests and raising your concerns with the government. We also announce the appointment of our new PDA Director of Pharmacy, Jay Badenhorst. Plus, find out about the range of upcoming FREE events and courses designed to support you in your career.
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