VACCINATIONS: All vaccinations delivered by suitably trained pharmacists have always been covered by indemnity insurance as part of the standard PDA membership apart from Covid-19. For new membership renewals after January 1st, 2026, Covid-19 vaccinations are now also automatically covered.

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  • Ministers must make good on NHS pay-talk promises, says PDA and other health unions

    Fri 19th September 2025 The PDA

    Health unions are calling on the government to get on with promised direct talks to get NHS wage structures right and deliver pay awards on time 

  • Pharmacy reimagined: Leading the change, together

    Wed 17th September 2025 The PDA

    In the latest PDA blog, Director of Pharmacy Jay Badenhorst discusses the many ways the pharmacy sector is changing. He also outlines how pharmacists can show up, support others and work together to advocate for change.  

  • NAWP invites pharmacists to take part in Wear it Pink 2025

    Tue 16th September 2025 The PDA

    The PDA NAWP Network will be taking part in the annual Wear it Pink campaign, taking place on 24 October 2025. The network is encouraging pharmacists to get involved and raise money for a worthy cause.  

  • PDA releases improved membership renewal process

    Mon 15th September 2025 The PDA

    As part of the PDA’s continuous support for pharmacists, it has launched a newly improved membership renewal process. This will make it easier for existing members to continue their membership of the PDA and receive the associated benefits.  

  • PDA calls on all pharmacists to complete a Workplace Wellbeing & Culture Survey

    Mon 15th September 2025 The PDA

    The PDA is inviting pharmacists and trainees to complete a wellbeing survey that will gauge their experiences in the workplace and identify what support is required. This is part of the PDA’s Workforce Wellbeing Strategy that was launched earlier this year to enhance the mental health, financial resilience, and overall wellbeing of pharmacists across the UK. 

  • PDA BAME Network comments on NHS pay disparity review

    Thu 11th September 2025 The PDA

    The NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO) commission is due to do a review of the ‘unjust’ NHS ethnic pay gap. The PDA BAME Network has commented on this project and welcomes the review, as it hopes to see change within the NHS.  

  • Are you fit to sit the November 2025 assessment?

    Wed 10th September 2025 The PDA

    The PDA is offering advice to those eligible to sit the November 2025 assessment. It is important to understand the options available to those who feel they may not be able to sit. 

  • PDA reminds members about the risks associated with prolonged steroid use

    Tue 9th September 2025 The PDA

    It can sometimes be easy to get caught up with issues related to new medicines and treatments and to forget about the safety risks that can accompany long-established and well-known products. Therefore, the PDA is taking the opportunity to remind all members of the hazards associated with prolonged steroid use.  

  • Adam Somerville elected as the 3rd President of the PDA LGBT+ Network

    Thu 4th September 2025 The PDA

    The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) Pharmacists' Network would like to thank everyone who took part in the elections. The Network is now pleased to announce the newly elected Officers who will also be working closely with the other PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. 

  • Challenges faced by trainee pharmacists: A closer look at recent experiences

    Mon 1st September 2025 The PDA

    The foundation trainee year is a pivotal stage in the journey to becoming a registered pharmacist in the UK. It marks the transition from student to a practicing healthcare professional, characterised by rigorous training and significant professional growth.  

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