-
PDA to provide support in the event of violence in pharmacy
Fri 19th December 2025
A powerful new automatic benefit to support PDA members from 1st January 2026.
-
PDA Union and Superdrug Sign Recognition Agreement
Fri 19th December 2025
After a period of discussions, Superdrug and the pharmacists’ trade union, PDA Union, have established a formal recognition agreement. This agreement outlines the framework for how the union will represent pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists employed by Superdrug.
-
Improved rights at work for PDA members
Wed 17th December 2025
The PDA celebrate the passing of the Employment Rights Act 2025 which will improve rights at work for pharmacists
-
PDA welcomes opt out in proposed Scottish assisted dying bill
Wed 17th December 2025
PDA welcome amendment that provides pharmacists with a conscientious objection clause
-
From 7 January 2026 the law changes regarding pre-checked and bagged prescriptions
Mon 15th December 2025
The PDA acknowledges the approval of the Human Medicines (Authorisation by Pharmacists and Supervision by Pharmacy Technicians) Order 2025 by Parliament and the Privy Council.
-
Boots newsletter – December 2025
Thu 11th December 2025
-
Resident doctors on strike – what to do when faced with an industrial action picket line
Wed 10th December 2025
With resident doctors in the BMA taking industrial action from 17-22 December, the PDA is reissuing advice for members faced with an industrial action picket line.
-
Have you got the right PDA membership category following the November 2025 assessment?
Tue 9th December 2025
The PDA has membership categories for all students and exam candidates, whatever the outcome and whenever they sat their assessment.
-
Overwhelming majority of pharmacists oppose the facilitated self-selection of P medicines
Thu 4th December 2025
A recent PDA survey of nearly 600 pharmacists revealed that 94% oppose the facilitated self-selection of pharmacy (P) medicines, citing serious risks to patient safety and reduced professional oversight.
-
PDA issues update to members about Jhoots
Wed 3rd December 2025
The PDA is confirming general advice about debts owed by businesses that operated pharmacies under the Jhoots brand and invites any members who are owed such money, but have not yet contacted the PDA, to do so without further delay.