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PDA sponsor student category of Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2020
Tue 25th August 2020
The PDA is pleased to sponsor the Student Leadership Award for another year at the Scottish Pharmacy Awards in Glasgow on the 25th November 2020 and encourage all those eligible for this award to consider applying.
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More than a dispensing error – a family’s view
Mon 24th August 2020
The following article gives the perspective of a next of kin following a dispensing error and was offered to us by the patient’s spouse. The PDA is regularly contacted about issues relating to pharmacy practice by those who have an interest. We are often told this is not just because we are the largest pharmacist membership organisation in the UK, but also due to our work where we prioritise patient safety and have no agenda beyond representing the interests of pharmacists.
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Coroner highlights the role of poor medicines review in death of patient
Fri 21st August 2020
The BMJ recently reported on the sad death of a patient who died of a tramadol overdose. The patient was found to have significant quantities of unused repeat medicines in their home.
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Lloyds pharmacists raise concerns about change proposals
Thu 20th August 2020
The PDA has received multiple reports from members after asking for details from the large number of pharmacists who may need support with dealing with the company’s so-called “transformation and harmonisation programme”.
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Naina Chotai elected as the 48th President of NAWP
Thu 20th August 2020
Thank you to everyone that took part in the 2020 NAWP (National Association of Women Pharmacists) elections. We are pleased to announce that Naina Chotai, a community and locum pharmacist in the South-East, has been elected as this year’s President of NAWP. Congratulations Naina!
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How the coronavirus crisis has impacted on pharmacy students – part 5
Wed 19th August 2020
In the latest instalment of our ‘coronavirus and its impact on pharmacy students’ series, we talk to Zahra Nawaz, a second-year student from the University of Wolverhampton. Here, Zahra shares her experience of studying during a global pandemic, life during lockdown and what she has learned since becoming a PDA Student Rep.
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PDA Pandemic Series Update – 19 August 2020
Wed 19th August 2020
With each edition, we will aim to bring to your attention important issues either those that we are working on or general background information that helps you with your practice.
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Insight Online – August 2020
Mon 17th August 2020
Welcome to the latest issue of Insight Online - the regular mailing that keeps you up-to-date on PDA news and events, as well as issues that may affect you at work.
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Ability Newsletter – August 2020
Mon 17th August 2020
Welcome to the first issue of the Ability newsletter - the quarterly mailing that keeps you up-to-date on news, events and issues that relate to disabled pharmacists.
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PDA appoints new Head of Education
Thu 13th August 2020
The PDA is delighted to announce the appointment of Kate Kensington as their new Head of Education. Kate will lead the PDA’s strategy on professional development for members and the education programmes for student, pre-reg and newly qualified members.