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Withdrawal and Nullification for the November 2025 assessment
Tue 7th October 2025
For those due to sit the November 2025 assessment on Tuesday 11 November, the impact of family situations or working life may mean that candidates' ability to prepare for the exam is compromised.
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PDA condemns racist abuse and harassment
Mon 6th October 2025
The NHS Social Partnership Forum have issued a statement following reports from NHS organisations highlighting a troubling increase in abuse and harassment aimed at staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
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Update on Boots pay negotiations 2025
Sat 4th October 2025
The PDA Union negotiating team met multiple times with Boots management during 2025 to discuss and eventually agree a pay settlement for store-based and relief pharmacists at the company.
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PDA welcomes change of NHS England policy on subcos
Fri 3rd October 2025
Following requests from the NHS Staff Side, which includes the PDA, there has been a change of policy on the creation and use of NHS wholly-owned subsidiary companies (subcos).
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PDA BAME Network Newsletter – October 2025
Thu 2nd October 2025
Welcome to the PDA BAME Network Newsletter. In the issue, read about the published books by two PDA BAME Network members. You can also learn more about the CAPSULE Society at the University of Nottingham and one member's experience of attending the ‘How to Be an Ally – Combating Racism and Misogynoir’ webinar.
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PDA reminds members of the importance of appropriate monitoring when prescribing medication for ADHD
Wed 1st October 2025
Today marks the start of ADHD Awareness Month. As a growing number of members are working in ADHD clinics providing monitoring and dose titration, the PDA is taking this opportunity to alert members of the need to monitor patients carefully in accordance with NICE guidance when titrating doses upwards.
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Agreement reached between Boots and the PDA Union in settlement of the 2025 pay talks for Pharmacists
Tue 30th September 2025
Following productive discussions between Boots and the PDA Union negotiating teams, both parties are pleased to announce that an agreement has been reached in relation to this year’s pay claim, effective from 1 November 2025.
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PDA signs Copenhagen Declaration on Antimicrobial Resistance
Mon 29th September 2025
In signing the declaration, the PDA reaffirms the vital role of pharmacists in safeguarding the effectiveness of antimicrobials and strengthening health systems against this critical global threat.
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PDA seeks locum pharmacists’ views on unpaid invoices
Mon 29th September 2025
The PDA wants to hear the views of locum pharmacists. Part of this effort is a series of locum surveys that will help inform its advocacy, policy positions and the direction of work to help improve conditions for locum pharmacists.
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PDA NAWP attends Fawcett Society event on combating racism and misogynoir
Sat 27th September 2025
In this Member Voice article, Co-opted PDA NAWP Network committee member, Nadira Mehjabin shares her experience of attending a Fawcett Society webinar talk ‘How to Be an Ally - Combating Racism and Misogynoir.’