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PDA reminds members about the risks associated with prolonged steroid use
Tue 9th September 2025
It can sometimes be easy to get caught up with issues related to new medicines and treatments and to forget about the safety risks that can accompany long-established and well-known products. Therefore, the PDA is taking the opportunity to remind all members of the hazards associated with prolonged steroid use.
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Adam Somerville elected as the 3rd President of the PDA LGBT+ Network
Thu 4th September 2025
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) Pharmacists' Network would like to thank everyone who took part in the elections. The Network is now pleased to announce the newly elected Officers who will also be working closely with the other PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Networks.
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Challenges faced by trainee pharmacists: A closer look at recent experiences
Mon 1st September 2025
The foundation trainee year is a pivotal stage in the journey to becoming a registered pharmacist in the UK. It marks the transition from student to a practicing healthcare professional, characterised by rigorous training and significant professional growth.
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Insight Online – August 2025
Thu 28th August 2025
This month, we announce new membership options with Independent Prescribing (IP) extensions, launch the next steps of the "Medicines To" initiative, and reveal the initial findings of our latest P medicines member survey. Also, read Sir Keir Starmer's response to the PDA BAME Network's letter and find out about our exciting new Emerging Leaders Programme!
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PDA launches Emerging Leaders Programme
Wed 27th August 2025
The PDA is pleased to launch its first Emerging Leaders Programme. Open to a limited number of students, trainees and early-career pharmacists, this programme is for those on the first step to discovering their leadership style and becoming a leader.
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PDA update on latest Superdrug member meeting
Tue 26th August 2025
PDA members employed at Superdrug recently came together to discuss developments for pharmacists at the company, and the latest progress in the negotiations which follow successfully balloting for union recognition.
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PDA provides ongoing support to ICB, CSU and NHSE members
Mon 25th August 2025
Over one hundred PDA members working in Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Commissioning Support Units (CSUs) and NHS England (NHSE) met on 19 August to discuss the changes that they are facing in their workplace and the support that they can get from the PDA.
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Pharmacist Support launches Trainee ACTNow Campaign
Sat 23rd August 2025
Pharmacist Support is running the annual Trainee Pharmacist ACTNow campaign to support those in the run-up to the assessments. This three-day campaign starts from the 27 August to 29 August 2025.
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PDA Plus benefit helped members claim almost £23,000 in overpaid tax
Fri 22nd August 2025
The Tax Refund Company is a PDA Plus partner and has helped employed members recover over £23,000 in overpaid tax in the last 9 years after finding HMRC had given them the wrong tax codes.
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New PDA membership options with Independent Prescribing Extension now available!
Wed 20th August 2025
Effective from 12 pm on 20 August 2025, pharmacists working in hospital or community settings can access the PDA's Independent Prescribing (IP) extension as part of their PDA membership!