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PDA calls on pharmacists to share ongoing experiences and feedback of the Pharmacy First Service
Wed 7th February 2024
Following the launch of the Pharmacy First Service (PFS) on 31 January 2024, the PDA is asking members working in community pharmacy in England to complete an online survey about their experiences.
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PDA Ability Network launches disability discrimination survey
Tue 6th February 2024
The PDA Ability Network is calling on members to complete an online survey on disability discrimination. The results will establish the level and extent of discrimination faced in the workplace by pharmacists who are disabled or live with a long-term health condition.
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Pharmacists warn of the impact of prescription charges ahead of Parliamentary debate
Mon 5th February 2024
Pharmacists have warned they are increasingly seeing patients in England declining to take vital medicines due to the cost of prescription charges.
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PDA wants Pharmacy First to succeed but asks members to help stop inappropriate business behaviours
Fri 2nd February 2024
The PDA is asking its members to share any evidence of business behaviours which may jeopardise the Pharmacy First Scheme, those that are not in patients’ interests, or may damage the profession’s reputation.
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PDA welcomes steps towards reinstatement of NI Assembly
Thu 1st February 2024
The PDA welcomes reports that progress has been made towards resolving the political standoff in Northern Ireland, and this positive action could facilitate public sector pay.
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PDA submits evidence to the Public Accounts Committee Inquiry on reducing the harm from illegal drugs
Thu 1st February 2024
The PDA recently submitted written evidence to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) specifically to draw attention to the impact on patients of temporary pharmacy closures and who therefore cannot access treatment supporting their recovery from the use of illegal drugs.
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Pharmacy First Service provides great expectations: but the PDA is concerned about the impacts on the pharmacy workforce
Wed 31st January 2024
The PDA had called on NHS England to phase in the introduction of what on paper is a very good service which will benefit the public; however, this request was refused.
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PDA reiterates advice to members as Pharmacy First Service prepares to go live
Tue 30th January 2024
The PDA is reiterating advice to members as concerns continue to be raised before the go live date of the Pharmacy First Service in England on Wednesday 31 January.
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FIP attends the 154th session of the WHO Executive Board
Tue 30th January 2024
The PDA is part of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and is committed to keeping members informed about the achievements secured via FIP membership. Recently, FIP attended the 154th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board and FIP President, Paul Sinclair, AM has provided a summary of the event.
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Insight Online – January 2024
Mon 29th January 2024
This month, we shared your concerns with the Commons Health and Social Care Committee as part of its inquiry into pharmacy. We also provided you with an update on the HMRC's locum tax status enquiry.