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New commissioning framework needed for clinical services says PDA

PDA says this is not a rejection of existing contractual arrangements, but a recognition of their limits.

24 Feb 2026

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RPS 'disappointed' at PDA position on special resolution vote

The RPS has expressed 'disappointment' at a call by the PDA to vote against the forthcoming special resolution vote on steps to form a Royal College.

11 Mar 2025

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Pharmacists at Superdrug vote to recognise Pharmacists’ Defence Association Union

PDAU general secretary Mark Pitt said it hoped “to build a positive relationship” with Superdrug “that can benefit pharmacists and the business.”

20 Feb 2025

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PDA meets Superdrug pharmacists to convince them about union benefits

The PDA said it told attendees recognition can “support Superdrug pharmacists facing high targets and increased services.”

11 Nov 2024

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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

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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

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Boots pharmacist suffered harassment relating to race

A tribunal has upheld a pharmacist’s claim that he suffered harassment relating to his race while working at Boots in July 2020.

26 Oct 2023

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PDA reaches agreement on pay of LloydsPharmacy members

PDA Union national officer and lead negotiator Paul Moloney said the deal was "firmly in the interests of members."

19 Apr 2023

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‘Overwhelming’ support for industrial action leads to ballot for NI pharmacists

NI pharmacists to be balloted on strike action after PDA survey, but no further action in England & Wales

20 Jan 2023

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PDA: Thousands of pharmacists striking is 'realistic possibility'

Paul Day says many pharmacists have contacted the PDA Union to say they favour industrial action.

06 Jan 2023

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Pharmacy delivery needs reconfiguring says PDA

A recent PDA report called on policymakers to revolutionise pharmacy service provision

15 Sep 2022

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First LGBT pharmacists' network president elected

Scott Rutherford has been elected as the first president of the PDA's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pharmacists' Network. 

03 Jun 2021

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Urgent action needed to stop violence in pharmacies says PDA

Action is needed to prevent violence in pharmacies, the PDA has said as disturbing video footage emerged of an assault on a pharmacist. 

28 Apr 2021

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GPhC too soft on corporate multiples claims PDA

The GPhC is disproportionately tough on individual registrants compared to pharmacy owners and premises, the PDA has claimed. 

16 Apr 2021

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PDA urges members to be aware of remote prescribing risks

The PDA has warned members they are putting patients at risk if medicines they prescribe are not made known to their GP.

08 Apr 2021

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March exam 'should not count as one of three attempts'

The PDA has urged the GPhC not to count the assessment this month as one of students' three attempts to pass.

 

02 Mar 2021

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