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Being a locum: The advantages, disadvantages, and challenges
Mon 14th April 2025
In our recent Member Voice, locum pharmacist and PDA NAWP Network President, Lourette Latif Philips shares her journey to becoming a locum. Here she also explores the advantages and disadvantages of being a locum, along with some recent challenges locums face.
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Government announces new Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework for England
Fri 11th April 2025
Following the recent government announcement of a new Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework for England, PDA Director of Pharmacy, Jay Badenhorst, calls for a framework that works for pharmacists and patients.
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Post-ballot update for Superdrug members
Thu 10th April 2025
In February 2025, a majority of pharmacists and trainees in Superdrug voted to recognise the PDA Union. 125 Votes (94%) were in favour of the PDA Union representing store-based pharmacist and foundation training pharmacist employees at the company, with just 8 votes against.
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PDA releases guidance on automated accuracy checking systems
Wed 9th April 2025
The PDA has received inquiries from members who are concerned about the introduction of automated accuracy checking systems in their workplace. As a result, the PDA has released guidance on potential issues.
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NHS Scotland pay offer 2025-27
Tue 8th April 2025
The PDA asks members employed by NHS Scotland bodies to express their views on the Scottish government’s pay offer.
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PDA responds to PSNI Reform 25 Consultation
Tue 8th April 2025
The PDA recently responded to the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) consultation ‘Registration and Retention Fees for Pharmacists’, which closed on 24 March 2025. The response was formed after asking opinions of PDA members through an online survey and a meeting.
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The unique challenges locum pharmacists face
Mon 7th April 2025
Locum pharmacists face many unique challenges such as adapting to different pharmacy systems, accessing training opportunities, rates of pay and more. Here Chand Kausar, PDA Regional Committee Member and locum pharmacist explores these challenges and why she became a locum pharmacist.
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NHS pay update
Sat 5th April 2025
The new government, elected in summer 2024, committed to speeding up the processes to agree and implement NHS pay reviews, but in 2025, the beginning of April once again passed without an agreement being in place.
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PDA invites MSPs to ‘meet the pharmacists’ in Scottish Parliament
Fri 4th April 2025
The PDA joined Jackie Baillie MSP at an event which encouraged politicians from all parties in Scotland to hear first-hand about the contribution that pharmacists are making to the health of the nation.
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Using social media responsibly: Guidance for pharmacists
Thu 3rd April 2025
The use of social media is featuring more in cases that are supported by the PDA. Therefore, the PDA has shared considerations that should help keep pharmacists away from such situations where they may find themselves under scrutiny.