The PDA
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The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) is the largest pharmacist membership organisation and the only independent trade union exclusively for pharmacists in the UK & CDs.
We are updating members employed by the NHS in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on the current pay review. The NHS Pay Review Body has now received submissions from both HM Government and NHS Employers as well as those representing NHS staff. Learn more: buff.ly/hrxNOKZ
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We are updating members employed by the NHS in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on the current pay review. The NHS Pay Review Body has now received submissions from both HM Government and NHS Employers as well as those representing NHS staff. Learn more: buff.ly/hrxNOKZ
We would like to thank everyone who nominated themselves to be on the committee for the #PDAability Network. The Network is pleased to introduce the newly elected PDA Ability Network Officers, who will also be working closely with the other PDA Equality Networks. Learn more: buff.ly/ovyXpFh
November 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We would like to thank everyone who nominated themselves to be on the committee for the #PDAability Network. The Network is pleased to introduce the newly elected PDA Ability Network Officers, who will also be working closely with the other PDA Equality Networks. Learn more: buff.ly/ovyXpFh
Explore what's new in the October issue of #InsightOnline! This month, read about the importance of appropriate monitoring for ADHD medication and gain a better understanding of indemnity arrangements and how your insurance is a vital layer of protection. Learn more: buff.ly/EQtAW03
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Explore what's new in the October issue of #InsightOnline! This month, read about the importance of appropriate monitoring for ADHD medication and gain a better understanding of indemnity arrangements and how your insurance is a vital layer of protection. Learn more: buff.ly/EQtAW03
We are supporting members facing potential redundancy at the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE), which is provided by the University of Manchester. The CPPE contract is due for renewal next year, and NHS funding is reducing even if the contract is renewed. Learn more: buff.ly/B22mQ2P
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We are supporting members facing potential redundancy at the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE), which is provided by the University of Manchester. The CPPE contract is due for renewal next year, and NHS funding is reducing even if the contract is renewed. Learn more: buff.ly/B22mQ2P
An urgent parliamentary debate led to the Pharmacy Minister announcing a commitment to address bad business behaviour. We have previously highlighted that while individual registrants face strict regulatory enforcement, it often seems that pharmacy owners face no consequences: buff.ly/ijYAbeP
October 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
An urgent parliamentary debate led to the Pharmacy Minister announcing a commitment to address bad business behaviour. We have previously highlighted that while individual registrants face strict regulatory enforcement, it often seems that pharmacy owners face no consequences: buff.ly/ijYAbeP
We are using the opportunity of the latest government list publication to reiterate its warning to trainee #pharmacists that they may be at risk of being paid less than the minimum wage if they work longer hours. Learn more: buff.ly/bncIkrd
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today: buff.ly/2SKVnLo
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today: buff.ly/2SKVnLo
October 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We are using the opportunity of the latest government list publication to reiterate its warning to trainee #pharmacists that they may be at risk of being paid less than the minimum wage if they work longer hours. Learn more: buff.ly/bncIkrd
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today: buff.ly/2SKVnLo
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today: buff.ly/2SKVnLo
In the latest PDA blog, Director of #Pharmacy, Jay Badenhorst discusses loneliness and how this can be overcome by building a connection with others. Here, Jay also shares an insight into his own story and encourages others to seek support 🫶. Learn more: buff.ly/gO3nq83
October 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
In the latest PDA blog, Director of #Pharmacy, Jay Badenhorst discusses loneliness and how this can be overcome by building a connection with others. Here, Jay also shares an insight into his own story and encourages others to seek support 🫶. Learn more: buff.ly/gO3nq83
We condemn racist abuse and harassment. As part of this, we are sharing the NHS Social Partnership Forum's statement following reports from NHS organisations highlighting a troubling increase in abuse and harassment aimed at staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds: buff.ly/WQYIKOX
October 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We condemn racist abuse and harassment. As part of this, we are sharing the NHS Social Partnership Forum's statement following reports from NHS organisations highlighting a troubling increase in abuse and harassment aimed at staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds: buff.ly/WQYIKOX
For those due to sit the November 2025 assessment, the impact of family situations or working life may mean that candidates' ability to prepare for the exam is compromised. We want to remind candidates of the options that are available, should they have any difficulties: buff.ly/Kx6zpfE #PDAtrainee
October 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
For those due to sit the November 2025 assessment, the impact of family situations or working life may mean that candidates' ability to prepare for the exam is compromised. We want to remind candidates of the options that are available, should they have any difficulties: buff.ly/Kx6zpfE #PDAtrainee
It is day one of the Pharmacy Show 2025! If you are attending, be sure to check out our ‘Workforce Wellbeing’ session, which will cover what has driven the development of our Workforce Wellbeing Strategy and more 🫶! Learn more: buff.ly/Hr6fLaT
October 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
It is day one of the Pharmacy Show 2025! If you are attending, be sure to check out our ‘Workforce Wellbeing’ session, which will cover what has driven the development of our Workforce Wellbeing Strategy and more 🫶! Learn more: buff.ly/Hr6fLaT
As part of #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are promoting the #WalkForWellbeing campaign 👣. We are working in partnership with Pharmacist Support on their campaign, which aims to tackle loneliness in #pharmacy. Learn more and see how you can get involved: buff.ly/Rz5NrWh
October 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
As part of #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are promoting the #WalkForWellbeing campaign 👣. We are working in partnership with Pharmacist Support on their campaign, which aims to tackle loneliness in #pharmacy. Learn more and see how you can get involved: buff.ly/Rz5NrWh
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, and to mark the day, we are encouraging #pharmacists to have their say and complete the PDA Workplace Wellbeing & Culture Survey. The results will help us to gauge the overall wellbeing of pharmacists in the UK and identify what support is required: buff.ly/Rz5NrWh
October 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, and to mark the day, we are encouraging #pharmacists to have their say and complete the PDA Workplace Wellbeing & Culture Survey. The results will help us to gauge the overall wellbeing of pharmacists in the UK and identify what support is required: buff.ly/Rz5NrWh
To mark #BreastCancerAwareness Month 2025, the #PDAnawp Network is encouraging #pharmacists to take part in Wear it Pink by sending a photo of themselves wearing pink to nawp@the-pda.org by 5 October. The photos will be used to create a poster to help raise donations and awareness🩷: buff.ly/jNkKfsh
October 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
To mark #BreastCancerAwareness Month 2025, the #PDAnawp Network is encouraging #pharmacists to take part in Wear it Pink by sending a photo of themselves wearing pink to nawp@the-pda.org by 5 October. The photos will be used to create a poster to help raise donations and awareness🩷: buff.ly/jNkKfsh
Next week, PDA staff will be walking side by side with staff at Pharmacist Support on 7 October to launch the very first Walk for Wellbeing — tackling loneliness one step at a time 👣.
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
September 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Next week, PDA staff will be walking side by side with staff at Pharmacist Support on 7 October to launch the very first Walk for Wellbeing — tackling loneliness one step at a time 👣.
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
PDA staff are proud to be walking side by side with staff at Pharmacist Support on 7 October to launch the very first Walk for Wellbeing — tackling loneliness one step at a time 👣.
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
September 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
PDA staff are proud to be walking side by side with staff at Pharmacist Support on 7 October to launch the very first Walk for Wellbeing — tackling loneliness one step at a time 👣.
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
To mark #WorldPharmacistsDay, we reflect on our active involvement in the 83rd FIP World Congress of #Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, held in Copenhagen from 31 August to 3 September 2025. Learn more: buff.ly/WuUxqGj
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
September 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
To mark #WorldPharmacistsDay, we reflect on our active involvement in the 83rd FIP World Congress of #Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, held in Copenhagen from 31 August to 3 September 2025. Learn more: buff.ly/WuUxqGj
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
In the latest PDA blog, Director of Pharmacy Jay Badenhorst discusses the many ways the #pharmacy sector is changing. He also outlines how #pharmacists can show up, support others and work together to advocate for change: buff.ly/KS5PNmO
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
September 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In the latest PDA blog, Director of Pharmacy Jay Badenhorst discusses the many ways the #pharmacy sector is changing. He also outlines how #pharmacists can show up, support others and work together to advocate for change: buff.ly/KS5PNmO
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
The #PDAnawp Network will be taking part in the annual Wear it Pink campaign, taking place on 24 October 2025. The network is encouraging #pharmacists to get involved and raise money for a worthy cause buff.ly/JlRcPzP 🩷. Learn more: buff.ly/jNkKfsh
Join the PDA NAWP Network today: buff.ly/blAUJq3
Join the PDA NAWP Network today: buff.ly/blAUJq3
September 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The #PDAnawp Network will be taking part in the annual Wear it Pink campaign, taking place on 24 October 2025. The network is encouraging #pharmacists to get involved and raise money for a worthy cause buff.ly/JlRcPzP 🩷. Learn more: buff.ly/jNkKfsh
Join the PDA NAWP Network today: buff.ly/blAUJq3
Join the PDA NAWP Network today: buff.ly/blAUJq3
PDA staff are proud to be walking side by side with staff at Pharmacist Support on 7 October to launch the very first Walk for Wellbeing — tackling loneliness one step at a time 👣.
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
September 19, 2025 at 6:14 PM
PDA staff are proud to be walking side by side with staff at Pharmacist Support on 7 October to launch the very first Walk for Wellbeing — tackling loneliness one step at a time 👣.
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
As part of our continuous support for #pharmacists, we have launched a newly improved membership renewal process. This will make it easier for existing members to continue their PDA membership and receive the associated benefits 🤩. Learn more: buff.ly/kCHlZDg
September 18, 2025 at 5:29 PM
As part of our continuous support for #pharmacists, we have launched a newly improved membership renewal process. This will make it easier for existing members to continue their PDA membership and receive the associated benefits 🤩. Learn more: buff.ly/kCHlZDg
Today is #EqualPayDay, which marks the day in the year when women, on average, effectively stop earning relative to men because of the gender pay gap. We have previously collaborated with The Equality Trust and others to produce an Equal Pay Toolkit. Access the FREE toolkit here: buff.ly/3M69Hsj
September 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Today is #EqualPayDay, which marks the day in the year when women, on average, effectively stop earning relative to men because of the gender pay gap. We have previously collaborated with The Equality Trust and others to produce an Equal Pay Toolkit. Access the FREE toolkit here: buff.ly/3M69Hsj
Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay, and we are taking the opportunity to promote our #SaferPharmacies Charter. The Charter is designed to improve safety and care for patients through better working conditions in UK #pharmacy practice. Learn more: buff.ly/2FG8Ocr
September 17, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay, and we are taking the opportunity to promote our #SaferPharmacies Charter. The Charter is designed to improve safety and care for patients through better working conditions in UK #pharmacy practice. Learn more: buff.ly/2FG8Ocr
📣 Calling all #pharmacists and trainees 📣 We are inviting you to complete a wellbeing survey that will gauge your experiences in the workplace and identify what support is required 📝 . Learn more and complete the survey by 12 October: buff.ly/cY1rJJo
September 16, 2025 at 5:01 PM
📣 Calling all #pharmacists and trainees 📣 We are inviting you to complete a wellbeing survey that will gauge your experiences in the workplace and identify what support is required 📝 . Learn more and complete the survey by 12 October: buff.ly/cY1rJJo
The NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO) commission is due to do a review of the ‘unjust’ NHS ethnic pay gap. The #PDAbame Network has commented on this project and welcomes the review, as it hopes to see change within the NHS. Learn more: buff.ly/pxsNCXy
September 14, 2025 at 10:15 AM
The NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO) commission is due to do a review of the ‘unjust’ NHS ethnic pay gap. The #PDAbame Network has commented on this project and welcomes the review, as it hopes to see change within the NHS. Learn more: buff.ly/pxsNCXy
It can sometimes be easy to get caught up with issues related to new medicines and treatments. Therefore, we are taking the opportunity to remind all members of the hazards associated with prolonged steroid use. Learn more: buff.ly/c97EEYQ
September 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
It can sometimes be easy to get caught up with issues related to new medicines and treatments. Therefore, we are taking the opportunity to remind all members of the hazards associated with prolonged steroid use. Learn more: buff.ly/c97EEYQ