VACCINATIONS: All vaccinations delivered by suitably trained pharmacists have always been covered by indemnity insurance as part of the standard PDA membership apart from Covid-19. For new membership renewals after January 1st, 2026, Covid-19 vaccinations are now also automatically covered.

PDA Students

  • PDA student reps attend Young Members Development Weekend

    Wed 11th December 2019 The PDA

    To mark Young Workers Month, the PDA was represented at the GTFU Young Members Development Weekend, which took place from 22nd – 24th November 2019 at Quorn Grange Hotel in Leicestershire.  

  • PDA at the Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2019

    Thu 7th November 2019 The PDA

    The PDA was delighted to be actively involved in the 17th annual Scottish Pharmacy Awards which were presented at the Crowne Plaza hotel, Glasgow last night. 

  • We are looking for PDA student reps!

    Tue 16th July 2019 The PDA

    Find out how you can get involved in extracurricular activities to enhance your development. 

  • Striving for excellence in the pharmacy sector

    Fri 28th June 2019 The PDA

    The 20th Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards took place earlier this year at the Europa Hotel in Belfast. This year, the annual event coincided with the 2019 Northern Ireland Pharmacy Conference, which took place that afternoon in partnership with the PDA.  

  • Inspiring the future generation of pharmacists

    Thu 20th June 2019 The PDA

    The 2019 Welsh Pharmacy Awards took place on Thursday 23rd May at the Vale Resort, Glamorgan. The annual event recognises the pharmacy sector’s emerging talent, as well as the service delivered by pharmacist’s year after year.  

  • Northern Ireland Healthcare Award winners 2019 revealed

    Thu 14th March 2019 The PDA

    The 20th Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards took place at Belfast’s Europa Hotel last month and coincided with the 2019 Northern Ireland Pharmacy Conference which took place that afternoon in partnership with the PDA.  

  • Recognising and supporting future pharmacists

    Thu 14th February 2019 The PDA

    We strive to improve the working lives of pharmacy students, pre-registration trainees and pharmacists. Last year we were able to deliver 19 workshops to pharmacy students across the country. We also attended the BPSA Annual Conference to support students.  

  • Health Education England cuts funding for hospital trainee pharmacists (called pre-reg until end of summer 2021) in England

    Fri 11th January 2019 The PDA

    Health Education England has announced a decision to cut funding for hospital trainee pharmacists (called pre-reg until end of summer 2021) placements by up to 25% from 2020 onward.  

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