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.

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With more than 40,000 members, the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) is the largest pharmacy representative and leadership body for pharmacists and pharmacy students in the UK.

  • COVID-19 security for university students

    Wed 14th October 2020 The PDA

    PDA student members and reps have been sharing their challenges and experiences of the new university term as we all face a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

  • PDA sponsor student category of Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2020

    Tue 25th August 2020 The PDA

    The PDA is pleased to sponsor the Student Leadership Award for another year at the Scottish Pharmacy Awards in Glasgow on the 25th November 2020 and encourage all those eligible for this award to consider applying. 

  • How the coronavirus crisis has impacted on pharmacy students – part 5

    Wed 19th August 2020 The PDA

    In the latest instalment of our ‘coronavirus and its impact on pharmacy students’ series, we talk to Zahra Nawaz, a second-year student from the University of Wolverhampton. Here, Zahra shares her experience of studying during a global pandemic, life during lockdown and what she has learned since becoming a PDA Student Rep. 

  • Student e-newsletter – July 2020

    Thu 23rd July 2020 The PDA

    In this issue, we hear what it is like to be a student during a pandemic, we share some resources which may help you to look after your wellbeing, plus find out how you can become a PDA Student Rep.  

  • How the coronavirus crisis has impacted on pharmacy students – part 4

    Wed 15th July 2020 The PDA

    In the latest instalment of our ‘coronavirus and its impact on pharmacy students’ series, we talk to Mona Badawy, who at the point of writing this article, was a final year MPharm student at Robert Gordon University. After being a PDA Student Rep for four years, Mona is now a PDA Pre-Reg Rep and shares her journey with us.  

  • How the coronavirus crisis has impacted on pharmacy students – part 3

    Thu 9th July 2020 The PDA

    In the third instalment of our ‘coronavirus and its impact on pharmacy students’ series, we talk to Jagraj Thandi, a final year MPharm student at Birmingham University. Find out about Jagrag’s experiences and why he decided to join the PDA and become a union rep. 

  • How the coronavirus crisis has impacted on pharmacy students – part 2

    Tue 30th June 2020 The PDA

    In the second instalment of our ‘coronavirus and its impact on pharmacy students’ series, we talk to Osariemen Egharevba-Buckman, a second-year MPharm student at Medway School of Pharmacy. 

  • How the coronavirus crisis has impacted on pharmacy students – part 1

    Thu 18th June 2020 The PDA

    The lockdown measures announced on 23 March has had a serious impact on the way universities run, affecting pharmacy students nationwide.  

  • Students and new pre-regs 2020/21 – Changing times

    Thu 28th May 2020 The PDA

    We are listening to our student members views and concerns at this difficult time and working to support you and represent your interests. 

  • PDA encourage pharmacists to watch and share “ACTNow” wellbeing videos

    Thu 28th May 2020 The PDA

    Following the launch of the ACTNow campaign which focuses on the importance of mental health awareness and wellbeing and encourages positive action, the PDA is calling on pharmacists to help support the campaign by watching the below informative videos and sharing them with colleagues.  

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