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THE PDA (PHARMACISTS’ DEFENCE ASSOCIATION)
THE PDA IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATION WHICH SUPPORTS THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUAL
EMPLOYED AND LOCUM PHARMACISTS AND PHARMACY STUDENTS AND, WHEN NECESSARY,
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* PDA ISSUES IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION FOR MEMBERS WITH PAST BENEFITS IN THE
BOOTS PENSION SCHEME
THU 24TH OCTOBER 2024 THE PDA
Following a buy-out of the Boots Pension Scheme benefits, the PDA is urging
all members who worked for Boots in or before 2010 and accrued benefits in
the scheme to raise complaints under the internal dispute procedure.
* PDA WELCOMES INTRODUCTION OF EMPLOYERS DUTY TO PREVENT SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN
THE WORKPLACE
WED 23RD OCTOBER 2024 THE PDA
The PDA welcomes a new duty that will make employers responsible for
preventing sexual harassment of their workers.
* PDA ATTENDS BENGOA CONFERENCE ON REFORMING HEALTHCARE IN NI
FRI 18TH OCTOBER 2024 THE PDA
On 9 October 2024, the PDA National Officer for Northern Ireland (NI), Una
O’Farrell attended the Bengoa Conference titled ‘Health & Social Care
Reform – Accelerating Change’ in Belfast. The conference covered a range of
topics on how to improve healthcare in NI.
* PDA LAUNCHES ‘BUILDING BETTER BOUNDARIES’ – THE FIRST IN A SERIES OF GPP
NETWORK EVENTS
TUE 15TH OCTOBER 2024 THE PDA
Last month, the PDA launched the first in a series of online
member-exclusive events for General Practice Pharmacists (GPPs). These
sessions provide a safe space for attendees to discuss workplace issues
with fellow pharmacists and explore possible solutions.
* BOOTS PHARMACISTS’ PAY SETTLEMENT 2024/25
FRI 11TH OCTOBER 2024 THE PDA
Pharmacists at Boots secured recognition for their union in 2019, and this
is the fifth year of collective bargaining where, unlike other store staff,
pharmacists have been able to negotiate for improved pay. This is possible
because the PDA Union is independent with its own resources and
infrastructure.
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* PDA ISSUES ADVISORY INFORMATION ON THE LEGAL DISPENSING OF METHADONE VIA
INSTALMENT PRESCRIPTIONS
WED 28TH AUGUST 2024 THE PDA
A recent Coroner's Prevention of Future Deaths report has highlighted the
actions of a responsible pharmacist as being a contributory factor to a
patient's death. Their actions did not comply with controlled drug
legislation. In response to this, the PDA is issuing an advisory note on
the legal dispensing of methadone via instalment prescriptions.
* PDA PUBLISHES SUMMARY OF THE PHARMACY TECHNICIANS REPORT
SUN 5TH MAY 2024 THE PDA
The PDA has launched its summary of the PDA Pharmacy Technicians Report for
members. The summary outlines the key points and recommendations made in
2019.
* PDA CANNOT SUPPORT DICE BEST PRACTICE GUIDANCE FOR ONLINE PRESCRIBING OF
GLP-1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT IN ADULTS
FRI 3RD MAY 2024 THE PDA
The PDA is unable to recommend reliance upon the guidance published by the
Digital Clinical Excellence (DiCE) as it conflicts with an expert report
commissioned by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). The report is
currently being used to prosecute significant numbers of pharmacist
prescribers who use a questionnaire-based model of consultation.
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* GUIDANCE ON STRUCTURED MEDICATION REVIEWS
THU 24TH OCTOBER 2024 THE PDA
The PDA has recently received an increasing number of calls from some
members regarding Structured Medication Reviews (SMRs). Therefore, to
ensure that members understand the requirements for undertaking such a
complex and important task, we have compiled this advisory note.
* INSIGHT ONLINE – SEPTEMBER 2024
TUE 24TH SEPTEMBER 2024 THE PDA
This month read about the Medicines to Gaza Campaign launch and our latest
flu and Covid-19 vaccination services guidance. Also, find out more about
our upcoming events and appearances and how to access our FREE resources
surrounding different health issues.
* PDA BAME NETWORK LAUNCHES FACTSHEET TO MARK SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH
SUN 1ST SEPTEMBER 2024 THE PDA
To mark Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the PDA BAME Network has published a
factsheet to help raise awareness of the disease and help employers
understand that pharmacists diagnosed with sickle cell may need time off
work for medical appointments and treatment.
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