Tag: Pharmacists’ Defence Association
‘Covid positive community pharmacy staff in Scotland will not attend work for five days’
The community pharmacy staff in Scotland will not be required to work for a minimum of five full days if they test positive for...
PDA urges pharmacy employers to match NHS stand on violence against staff
Pharmacists and other NHS staff have received a commitment of support from their employers on violence at work, however many community pharmacies are yet...
Rising pharmacy closures need urgent attention, says PDA
There is an urgent need to stem the tide of rising pharmacy closures, the Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) said in a note.
PDA members have...
‘Community pharmacists acting together to improve pay’
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has outlined key outcomes secured by community pharmacists in recent years acting as a trade union to have fairness...
PDA expresses concerns over ‘avoidable pharmacy closures’
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has expressed concerns about avoidable pharmacy closures by some contractors which denies patients the access to a pharmacist and...
GPhC issues warning about online prescribing practice
The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) has issued a warning relating to online prescribing services after identifying serious patient safety concerns.
It has reminded pharmacy owners...