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The expanding role of pharmacists and pharmacies in public health – and why they are being let down
Tue 18th February 2025
PDA Director of Pharmacy, Jay Badenhorst discusses the vital role of pharmacists and pharmacies in public health and why urgent action is needed.
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PDA seeks pharmacists’ views on an important decision on the future of pharmacy
Tue 18th February 2025
In March 2025, the current members of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) will be asked to vote on a proposal to amend the RPS charter in order to change into a Royal College of Pharmacy. Their proposals were published this month and some PDA members, who are also RPS members, have asked the PDA to take a position on the ballot.
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Welcome to your February 2025 PDA Scotland Update
Sun 16th February 2025
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A step towards success for the PDA’s campaign for fair funding for MPharm students
Sat 15th February 2025
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has agreed to work with NHS England to explore a unified, consistent policy for funding excess travel and accommodation costs for MPharm students on placements.
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Joint statement from Boots and the PDA Union on trainee pharmacist Pay rates
Thu 13th February 2025
Boots and the PDA Union are pleased to confirm that from April 2025, there will be a pay increase for trainee pharmacists in England and Northern Ireland.
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PDA launches case against the liberalisation of P medicine sales
Thu 13th February 2025
The PDA has today launched a report against allowing Pharmacy (P) medicines to be available for self-selection from open displays in community pharmacies.
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PDA calls on members to share their views on changes to registration fees
Wed 12th February 2025
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) are consulting separately on proposed changes to registration fees for pharmacists. The payment of fees is mandatory to practice as a pharmacist.
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Pharmacists at Superdrug have just days left to decide on PDA Union recognition
Tue 11th February 2025
Around 260 pharmacists and foundation trainees at the community pharmacy multiple were sent a voting slip and prepaid return envelope several weeks ago. While many will have voted immediately, some may not yet have cast their vote.
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Don’t miss the deadline for registering for reasonable adjustments for the June 2025 assessment
Mon 10th February 2025
The GPhC have announced that all reasonable adjustment requests for the June 2025 assessment must be submitted by 5pm on Monday 24 February 2025.
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Celebrating HeartUnions week 2025
Mon 10th February 2025
It is HeartUnions Week 2025 (10-16 February) - a time to focus on why unions are vital for everyone at work. At the same time as this year's campaign, the PDA is nearing the end of a confidential ballot to secure union recognition for pharmacists at Superdrug.