Tag: The Pharmacists' Defence Association
RPS and PDA respond to DHSC consultation on pharmacy supervision: Read here
Supervision by pharmacy technicians at hospital aseptic facilities should be considered in an entirely separate consultation, PDA said.
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) and...
NHS Pay Review Body should focus on the pay rates of pharmacists in bands 5-8: PDA
It also highlighted several workforce challenges that have impacted the recruitment and retention of pharmacists across all areas of pharmacy practice. Â Â Â
The Pharmacists' Defence...
Impact of temporary pharmacy closures on patients: PDA submits evidence to PAC inquiry
Escalating pharmacy closures forcing patients, who are being treated for addiction to illegal substances, to turn to the illegal market, warns PDA.Â
The Pharmacists' Defence...
‘Pharmacy First could damage the already fragile workforce situation, if not introduced properly’
Only 4% pharmacists surveyed said that they had confidence the sector could deliver the PFS alongside the existing workloadÂ
Many frontline pharmacists have raised concerns...
PDA asks pharmacists in England to complete Prescription Charges survey
Abolishing prescription charges for people with long-term conditions could save the NHS millions a year
Extending its support for the Prescription Charges Coalition (PCC), the...
Locum pharmacist alleges breach of NHS contract by community pharmacy to cut costs
Pharmacists raise concerns that contractors are closing pharmacies, despite locum cover being readily available
The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) has created a form to help...