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PDA calls for tripartite discussions for community pharmacy in Scotland
Wed 14th June 2023
Reports suggest that negotiations between the Scottish government and the pharmacy owners’ body, Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) have broken down. As the independent voice of the frontline employed and locum pharmacists that deliver the contract, the PDA wants to see an agreement found for the benefit of patients, taxpayers, and health professionals.
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NAWP supports the European Women Pharmacists Meeting 2023
Wed 14th June 2023
The PDA NAWP (National Association of Women Pharmacists) Network is again supporting the European Women Pharmacists Meeting (EWPM) and encourages all those in the pharmacy sector to do the same.
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PDA Regional Committees discuss member concerns
Tue 13th June 2023
The PDA Regional Committees are pharmacists and PDA members from across all areas of pharmacy practice. They are elected to represent the wider PDA membership. They meet regularly to discuss current issues in pharmacy ahead of PDA National Executive Committee meetings.
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Upcoming PDA member event details work in the Antimicrobial Drug Resistance field
Mon 12th June 2023
Next month, the PDA will be running an online member-exclusive event detailing some of their recent work involving Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR).
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PDA attends the annual Northern Ireland Pharmacy Conference
Fri 9th June 2023
On 31 May, Kyron Media hosted the Northern Ireland Pharmacy Conference in ICC Belfast. PDA Chairman, Mark Koziol joined a panel of renowned speakers at the conference. PDA National Officer for Northern Ireland, Una O’Farrell also attended the conference and has shared her experience.
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Disability equality
Thu 8th June 2023
The PDA encourages all employers to treat all people fairly, regardless of any disability. This will not only support the well-being of disabled employees, but it will also ensure there is a fairer and more equal workplace for all.
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LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter – June 2023
Wed 7th June 2023
This month's June update coincides with Pride Month which is celebrated as a way of raising awareness of issues affecting the LGBT+ community along with promoting acceptance and equality. We are also using this month to celebrate our network members and the work they have done to improve the lives of LGBT+ pharmacists in the UK.
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Am I fit to be a pharmacist? The online pharmacy model and fitness to practise
Tue 6th June 2023
Over the last few years, the PDA has seen a dramatic increase in the number of pharmacists being investigated by the GPhC regarding their involvement with online pharmacies, particularly those who prescribe remotely. Significant numbers of pharmacists are appearing before Fitness to Practise Committees with more waiting in the pipeline for their case to be heard.
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Pharmacists should be aware of the end of the pandemic stage of the Covid-19 virus
Mon 5th June 2023
Recently the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the end of the Covid-19 as a global pandemic but cautioned countries not to be complacent.
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BBC COVERAGE: PDA Regional Committee member discusses NHS prescriptions
Sat 3rd June 2023
In April 2023, PDA Regional Committee member, Jyoti Saini appeared on an episode of the BBC’s show ‘Dr Xand's Con or Cure’. The episode explores prescription fraud and the cost to the NHS.