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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.
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PDA Unveils Workforce Wellbeing Strategy
Mon 10th March 2025
As part of its commitment to support the wellbeing of pharmacists, the PDA has launched a Workforce Wellbeing Strategy - a transformative initiative designed to enhance the mental health, financial resilience, and overall wellbeing of pharmacists across the UK.
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PDA comments on the proposed sale of Boots parent company
Sat 8th March 2025
The PDA reassures pharmacists that whatever happens at Boots the PDA will be on their side and representing their interests.
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PDA says vote ‘NO’ to current RPS charter proposals if they will not cancel ballot
Fri 7th March 2025
The PDA urges the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) to abandon its hastily convened ballot on turning the RPS into a charity called the Royal College of Pharmacy.