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Joint statement – Boots and the PDA (7 February 2024)
Tue 7th May 2024
The PDA Union and Boots have released their latest joint statement following their Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting, which was held on 7 February 2024.
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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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Claire Ward is the first Mayor of the East Midlands
Fri 3rd May 2024
PDA Director of Public Affairs, Claire Ward, has become the first person to serve as Regional Mayor for the East Midlands.
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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 condemns the government’s increase of prescription charges in England
Wed 1st May 2024
The PDA is opposed to the decision to increase prescription charges from £9.65 to £9.90 per item with effect from 1 May 2024.
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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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PDA invites all pharmacists to take part in the 2024 Safer Pharmacies Survey
Sun 28th April 2024
Today marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work (28 April). The PDA would like to take this time to launch its eighth annual Safer Pharmacies Survey and is encouraging all employed and locum pharmacists to take part.
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PDA Reps at Boots supported to become Mental Health First Aiders
Fri 26th April 2024
PDA Reps at Boots requested to undertake Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and have recently been supported by the company to do so. A PDA Rep at Boots has reflected on her experience of the training and how pharmacists can work to support mental health.
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A pharmacist’s role and responsibility in the delivery of ATMPs
Sun 21st April 2024
In our latest member voice article, Shingi M Mutamba, Lead Pharmacist AT(I)MP and Accountable Pharmacist at the Pharmacy Advanced Therapy Unit of University Hospital Southampton NHSFT, discusses a pharmacist’s role and responsibility in the delivery of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs).
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PDA calls for greater transparency on Leadership Advisory Board membership
Fri 19th April 2024
The PDA urges the new Leadership Advisory Board to be open and transparent with pharmacists if it hopes to gain their confidence.