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PDA raises concern over ‘fire and rehire’ practice

The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) raised concerns over the practice of firing and rehiring employees, which often leads to denial of individuals’ rights to...

Diversity and Inclusion: RPS launches guide to LGBTQIA+ related microaggressions

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has launched a guide to LGBTQIA+ related microaggressions as part of its Inclusion and Diversity workstream. The acronym LGBTQIA+ stands...

PDA reports rise in calls from pharmacists targeted by anti-vaccination protesters

The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has reported an increase in the number of pharmacists calling its advice line to inform about the incidences of...

Pharmacists at big multiples face health and wellbeing challenges, PDA Union survey reveals

Too many unreasonable demands placed on pharmacists by employers affect their health and wellbeing at work, a stress and wellbeing survey conducted by The...

PDA asks Boots to scrap restrictive clause for employed pharmacists facing ‘opening hour’ cuts

The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has asked Boots UK to waive any restrictive clause that prevents pharmacists working with the multiple from working for...

PDA expresses concern for relief pharmacists at Boots amid hours reduction initiative

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association has expressed concerns after hearing about inconsistent experiences from relief pharmacists at Boots amid the current pharmacy hours reduction initiative. It...