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Are we producing too many pharmacists?
September 2012
In 1999, the pharmacy undergraduate population was 5,534; in 2009 it stands at 13,026 and the number of pharmacy schools is set to increase still further. The PDA's Conferences in England and Wales considered this subject and explored possible solutions
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PDA submits Road Map proposals to Scottish Government
Thu 9th August 2012
The Pharmacists' Defence Association has submitted its 'Road Map for Scotland' proposals for strategic change, to the Scottish Government's review of NHS pharmaceutical care of patients in the community.
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Tesco issues new employment contracts to pharmacists
Tue 10th July 2012
A number of pharmacists who work for Tesco have been asked to sign new employment contracts with contractual changes. The PDA Union issues advice
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PDA Union and SIPTU agree to work together
Tue 3rd July 2012
The PDA Union and the union representing shop staff in Ireland have agreed to work together on matters of common concern.
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Hospital risks crisis by threatening to sack most of its pharmacists
Tue 26th June 2012
Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is risking a healthcare crisis by threatening to sack most of its pharmacists over disputed on-call payments.
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Updated Advice for Boots pharmacists 14th June (Members Only)
Thu 14th June 2012 Union Members Only
Advice for Boots pharmacists called to a formal meeting to discuss termination of their contract.
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Advice for Boots pharmacists threatened with dismissal following ET Judgment
Fri 8th June 2012
A recent Employment Tribunal decision found that Boots Management Services Ltd had acted unlawfully when it cut premium pay by 25% for long serving pharmacists.
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Up to 1,700 Boots pharmacists may face threat of dismissal
Thu 7th June 2012
The PDA Union became aware late last week of a disturbing development following the recent Employment Tribunal judgement which determined that Boots Management Services had acted unlawfully last year when the company slashed premium pay for long serving pharmacists by 25%
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Over 100 Boots pharmacists join employment tribunal proceedings against their employer
Thu 17th May 2012
Following on from the recent victory for 19 Boots pharmacists, represented by the PDA Union at the Nottingham Employment Tribunal, more than 100 pharmacists now wish to commence legal proceedings against Boots Management Services Ltd.
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Boots Rest Break Policy
Fri 11th May 2012
The PDA has been contacted by a number of members concerning a "Rest Break Policy" which has been recently issued by Boots in conjunction with the Boots Pharmacists Association (BPA). A senior executive of Boots has agreed to share a copy of the policy with the PDA.