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Too Many pharmacists? What’s being done
Thu 10th January 2013
This issue was the focus of several PDA member conferences in 2012 and led to the development of a seven point plan.
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Progress report on PDA union recognition in Boots
Fri 21st December 2012
The PDA Union has been made aware of a Boots statement with reference to our application for union recognition.
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Devolution – an opportunity to increase demand for pharmacists
Thu 6th December 2012
It is universally accepted that pharmacists' skills are underutilised in the healthcare system. The devolution of healthcare policy has created opportunities for pharmacists
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Boots Employment Tribunal Claims Update
Fri 26th October 2012
This is an update regarding the progress of claims made in the Nottingham Employment Tribunal against Boots Management Services Limited.
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Boots Recognition – Register your interest
October 2012
Following on from the recent features in the PDA’s Insight magazine about the recognition of the PDA Union by Boots we invite you to register your interest in the proposal going forward on a confidential basis. Please see the Autumn 2012 Insight Magazine (Boots Edition) for more information. If you have any specific concerns or […]
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P meds on self-selection. GPhC decision must be challenged
Mon 17th September 2012
In its submission to the GPhC consultation on standards for registered pharmacies, the PDA was not alone in setting out its very firm objections to the notion that P medicines should be allowed on self-selection in community pharmacies.
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Are we producing too many pharmacists?
September 2012
In 1999, the pharmacy undergraduate population was 5,534; in 2009 it stands at 13,026 and the number of pharmacy schools is set to increase still further. The PDA's Conferences in England and Wales considered this subject and explored possible solutions
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PDA submits Road Map proposals to Scottish Government
Thu 9th August 2012
The Pharmacists' Defence Association has submitted its 'Road Map for Scotland' proposals for strategic change, to the Scottish Government's review of NHS pharmaceutical care of patients in the community.
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Tesco issues new employment contracts to pharmacists
Tue 10th July 2012
A number of pharmacists who work for Tesco have been asked to sign new employment contracts with contractual changes. The PDA Union issues advice
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PDA Union and SIPTU agree to work together
Tue 3rd July 2012
The PDA Union and the union representing shop staff in Ireland have agreed to work together on matters of common concern.