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Decriminalisation: The House of Lords Debate
Wed 14th March 2012
The following is an extract from Hansard from the Lords' debate on the decriminalisation of dispensing errors.
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Discussions with Alliance Boots re formal union recognition under way
Mon 27th February 2012
PDA Union has formally applied to Alliance Boots for a recognition agreement. This is what we hope will be one of regular bulletins as to progress of our application
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PDA Union seeks formal recognition from Alliance Boots
Mon 23rd January 2012
In a historic development the PDA Union has applied to Alliance Boots for formal recognition as the trade union for pharmacists within the company. If successful, this would allow the PDA Union to act on behalf of its Boots employee members in consultation and negotiations over terms and conditions.
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Customer Driven Profiling and Protecting Your Rights
Fri 20th January 2012
Customer driven profiling is a term that those who work for Alliance Boots will be familiar with but the principle should be familiar to everyone.
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Pre Reg; Problems With Final Sign Off
Fri 20th January 2012
The pre reg training year is a time of crucial importance for aspiring pharmacists. The transition from novice pharmacy graduate through to a registered pharmacist requires hard work, a committed tutor and a supportive learning environment.
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Chairman’s Letter – Are your interests being well looked after?
Fri 20th January 2012
Last year, the PDA supported pharmacists in more than 4,000 situations where members called for assistance; more than 16 new calls for help every working day.
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Boots Pharmacists urged to Seize The Day
Fri 20th January 2012
This feature reports on two developments which could change the way pharmacists’ relationship with Alliance Boots will function in the future. If the approach taken in this organisation is successful, then it may be possible to establish similar arrangements with other pharmacy employers.
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PDA Union urged to seize the day as PDA Union seeks formal recognition (Members Only)
Thu 19th January 2012 Union Members Only
The long awaited formal application for PDA Union to negotiate on behalf of Boots pharmacists has been lodged on the 19th January 2012 and PDAU seeks the support of members and non-members
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Pharmacy bodies respond to MHRA announcement on dispensing errors
Thu 12th January 2012
Major pharmacy bodies have issued this joint statement following a recent MHRA announcement that it had made progress in decriminalising dispensing errors
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PDA stance on RP Regulations vindicated by independent report
Thu 22nd December 2011
The PDA has been a lone voice in calling for changes to the RP regulations ever since they were first proposed; an independent study reported to government and major pharmacy organisations shows PDA's worse fears to be justified.