Tag: PDA
PDA seeks tripartite discussion around all aspect of community pharmacy in Scotland
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has sought a tripartite discussion on the issue of negotiation between the Scottish government and Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS),...
‘Closure of 237 LloydsPharmacy store means 1% of UK community pharmacy network removed at once’
A decision by Hallo Healthcare to close more than two hundreds pharmacies has consequences not just for patients, communities but for the entire sector,...
RPS England, PDA urge government to publish NHS workforce plan
Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) England and Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) have joined with professional bodies, trade unions and patient groups to call on the...
PSNI announces option to pay retention fees in instalments
The Pharmaceutical Society NI (PSNI) has announced plans to facilitate the payment of retention fees by quarterly instalments, beginning June 2024.
Last year, discontent with...
Alliance Healthcare UK supports ‘Medicines to Ukraine’ campaign
Alliance Healthcare UK has supported the Medicine to Ukraine campaign through its distribution network; via a coordinated, country-wide poster drop to UK pharmacy stores.
The...
PDA LGBT+ Network committee member wins STUC equality award
Fife-based trainee pharmacist and Honorary Secretary of the PDA LGBT+ Network, Soh Xi Ken has won the Scottish Trades Union Congress' (STUC) Equality Award.
One...