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PDA warns locums to beware of a risk of wage theft
Wed 19th March 2025
The PDA warns locums to check that the terms of their engagement are clear, acceptable and to be cautious about businesses that may not pay their fees within the terms of the contract.
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PDA responds to NPA’s announcement to limit pharmacy services
Wed 19th March 2025
Yesterday, the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) advised its 6,000 member pharmacies in England to limit services from 1 April 2025 as new employment costs are due to take effect.
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Creating an inclusive environment and improving women’s health
Tue 18th March 2025
In the latest Member Voice, a pharmacist at Knights’ Pharmacy (who would like to remain anonymous) shares how they successfully campaigned for sanitary bins in their workplace, creating an inclusive environment and improving women’s health.
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Celebrating 120 years of the PDA NAWP Network
Fri 14th March 2025
Last week, the PDA NAWP (National Association of Women Pharmacists) Network hosted an empowering face-to-face event to celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) and the network’s 120th anniversary.
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PDA responds to announcement on future of NHS England
Thu 13th March 2025
The PDA comments after the Prime Minister announces plan to scrap NHS England (NHSE) and move its functions into the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC).
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Pharmacist Support launches Student ACTNow campaign
Thu 13th March 2025
Pharmacist Support are once again running their yearly Student ACTNow campaign, in line with University Mental Health Day which takes place on Thursday 13 March 2025.
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PDA calls for a NO Vote in the RPS Charter ballot
Wed 12th March 2025
Due to the serious reservations the PDA has heard from some members about the current proposals for a Royal College of Pharmacy, it has urged the Royal Pharmaceutical Society to delay the planned Charter ballot.
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PDA IN THE NEWS: Dispatches highlights safety concerns around online prescribing of weight loss medication
Wed 12th March 2025
The PDA recently participated in the Channel 4 Dispatches programme which highlighted concerns about how weight loss medicines, such as GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RA) could be acquired inappropriately online or from some private prescribers.
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PDA responds to suggestions that up to 50% of central NHS England/DHSC jobs could be cut
Tue 11th March 2025
The PDA will support individual members impacted by changes.
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A third-year pharmacy student’s insight into Ramadan
Tue 11th March 2025
In our latest Member Voice, a third year pharmacy student who wishes to remain anonymous gives an insight into what Ramadan is, how it is celebrated and how those not celebrating Ramadan can provide support and understanding during this period.