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  • PDA members’ voices drive Regional Committee discussions around key pharmacy issues

    Thu 19th February 2026 The PDA

    The PDA Regional Committees are made up of pharmacists from across the profession who are elected to represent the PDA's wider membership. The committees meet to discuss current issues in pharmacy ahead of PDA National Executive Committee meetings. 

  • PDA contributes evidence to the House of Lords ‘Medicines Security’ inquiry

    Mon 16th February 2026 The PDA

    The PDA recently provided written evidence to the House of Lords Public Services Committee’s inquiry into medicines supply chains, drawing attention to the impact of medicine shortages on both patient-facing pharmacists and the patients depending on their care. 

  • PDA to support pharmacists at Morrisons

    Sun 15th February 2026 The PDA

    The PDA is reminding pharmacists employed by Morrisons they can seek support after media reports say that the multiple will be selling "dozens" of their pharmacies. 

  • PDA Ability Network Newsletter – February 2026

    Sat 14th February 2026 The PDA

    Welcome to the PDA Ability Network Newsletter.  

  • Don’t miss the deadline for registering for reasonable adjustments for the June 2026 assessment

    Fri 13th February 2026 The PDA

    The GPhC have announced that all reasonable adjustment requests for the June 2026 assessment must be submitted by 5 pm on Monday 23 February 2026.  

  • NHS pay announcement 2026/27

    Thu 12th February 2026 PDA Union

    Pharmacists and other NHS workers on Agenda for Change contracts have been told that the government has agreed the recommendation from the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) for a 3.3% pay increase for the 2026/27 annual pay review. 

  • Joint statement from Boots and the PDA: Foundation Trainee pay rates

    Thu 12th February 2026 PDA Union

    Boots and the PDA Union are pleased to confirm that from April 2026, there will be a pay increase for trainee pharmacists in England and Northern Ireland. 

  • An award-winning pharmacy student’s leadership journey

    Wed 11th February 2026 The PDA

    The PDA recently caught up with Oscar Ndulor, winner of the Pharmacy Student Leadership Award at the Scottish Healthcare Awards. Here, he explains what the award means to him and the impact he feels it will have on him and his future in pharmacy. Oscar also shares his top tips for those at the start of their pharmacy journey.  

  • Celebrating HeartUnions Week 2026

    Mon 9th February 2026 The PDA

    HeartUnions Week 2026 (9 to 15 February) begins today. The PDA is celebrating by demonstrating why unions are vital for everyone at work, and encouraging all pharmacists, students and trainees who are not yet members to join the PDA today. 

  • Welcome to the NAWP February 2026 Newsletter

    Wed 4th February 2026 The PDA

    Welcome to the latest PDA NAWP Network Newsletter. In this edition, read about one member's top tips for women in pharmacy who are striving to be in a leadership role and sevens question you can ask yourself if you are looking for fulfilment.  

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