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Pharmacists Defence Association

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PDA

NPA’s ‘day of action’ must not compromise patient safety, warns PDA

The PDA's Jay Badenhorst said NPA members who turn out the lights could “disrupt the safe and effective operation of the pharmacy".

11 Jun 2024 , 3 Min Article

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Financial Management & Funding

PSNI delay over fee payments is to ‘detriment’ of pharmacists, warns PDA

The Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland said legislation had delayed its introduction of quarterly direct debit fee payments.

14 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

APTUK president: Pharmacy technicians can get more qualifications to help patients

The Association of Pharmacy Technicians president Nicola Stockmann said the pharmacy technician debate should be framed around “scope of practice.”

13 May 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

PDA warns Leadsom about potential risks of pharmacy technicians’ clinical roles

The PDA warned there is a “very significant difference between the training and formation” of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

27 Mar 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

PDA urges members to report 'commercially motivated' Pharmacy First behaviour

The PDA told members to get in touch in confidence after reports some companies threatened to cancel locums’ shifts.

05 Feb 2024 , 4 Min Article

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Public health

PDA: NHS England refused request to phase in Pharmacy First gradually

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association says pharmacists were not properly consulted about the service.

01 Feb 2024 , 1 Min Article

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PDA

We secured over £500k in settlements for members in 2023, claims PDA

The union said it helped individual employed pharmacists secure pay-outs ranging from under £10,000 to over £125,000.

03 Jan 2024 , 4 Min Article