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Latest News

We will keep you informed of any general developments by posting any news that is relevant to the individual pharmacist agenda on this section of the site.

  • Ongoing system issues at LloydsPharmacy

    Mon 13th December 2021 The PDA

    Pharmacists at LloydsPharmacy are encountering ongoing system issues which are impacting their work and services provided to patients. 

  • Diversity and the value of representation in pharmacy

    Sat 11th December 2021 The PDA

    The PDA is committed to having diversity represented across all parts of the pharmacist community and the profession.  

  • PDA supports Pharmacy Declares

    Fri 10th December 2021 The PDA

    Climate change impacts each one of us; pharmacists, our patients, our families, and our planet. The PDA is pleased to help promote “Pharmacy Declares” - a group of pharmacists inspiring the profession to take collective and individual action to play a part in addressing the climate emergency. 

  • Outcome of consultation on Boots pay offer

    Thu 9th December 2021 The PDA

    Following a consultation with PDA Union members at Boots, pharmacists have rejected a revised pay offer from the company.  

  • Vice-President of the LGBT+ Network discusses discrimination in pharmacy

    Thu 9th December 2021 The PDA

    In our latest member voice, Clinical Pharmacist and Vice-President of the LGBT+ Network, Lauren Keatley-Hayes (she/they) shares why she moved from community pharmacy to primary care and discusses the discrimination she has witnessed in the workplace.  

  • GPhC respond to concerns about the impact of automation and online pharmacy provision on patient safety and pharmacy practice

    Wed 8th December 2021 The PDA

    The General Pharmaceutical Council has responded to an open letter sent on behalf of PDA members which highlighted areas of concern which could have an impact on patient safety.  

  • The importance of differentiating professional and technical aspects of pharmacy

    Wed 8th December 2021 The PDA

    The PDA wants to encourage more debate about the role of pharmacy technicians. This comes after several pharmacists based in GP surgeries wrote to voice their concerns about a muddling of the pharmacy technician’s role and responsibilities in GP practices. 

  • PDA releases social media guidance for members

    Tue 7th December 2021 The PDA

    As a result of recent cases and concerns raised by members, the PDA has issued new social media guidance on how members can have a presence online but still protect themselves and their professional reputation.  

  • Is Boots up for sale?

    Mon 6th December 2021 The PDA

    The PDA has responded to the news that Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), the multinational that owns Boots UK has suggested that the business could be sold. 

  • Support available for men experiencing domestic violence

    Sun 5th December 2021 The PDA

    In the third instalment of the PDA series to raise awareness of the '16 days of Action Against Domestic Violence' campaign, GP Pharmacist Prescriber and PDA Regional Committee Member, Siddiqur Rahman outlines support available for men.  

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