Join PDA and enjoy member benefits!
The Pharmacy Defence Association (PDA) offers membership packages for individual Pharmacists, Proprietor Pharmacists and Pharmacists based in Hospital pharmacies. A pro-rata membership comprising six months is also available on application.
Proprietor/Manager Pharmacist Membership
Costs
The costs of a PDA membership for Proprietor/Manager Pharmacists are as follows:
- Annual membership: $240
- Six-monthly membership: $160
Join now
To join now, download the following form: Proprietor/Manager Pharmacist Membership application form 
(289 Kb)
The declaration form must also be completed annually. Declaration form (247 Kb)
A proprietor membership provides PDA protection for the named pharmacist and all non pharmacist staff - e.g. interns, technicians and shop assistants, at the pharmacy named on the application form and subsequent declaration forms. This membership also provides a $10million public liability protection for the pharmacy.
As a pharmacist is now able to own up to five pharmacies, that proprietor must ensure that the manager(s) at the other pharmacies they own also take out "proprietor/manager" membership. This is to ensure that all the pharmacies and their non-pharmacist staff have the full PDA membership protections.
Non-Proprietor Pharmacist Member
Costs
The costs of a PDA membership for Non-Proprietor/Manager Pharmacists are as follows:
- Annual membership: $190
- Six-monthly membership: $110
Join now
To join now, download the following form:Non-Proprietor Pharmacist Membership application form (283 Kb)
The declaration form must also be completed annually. Declaration form (247 Kb)
Hospital Pharmacist Member
Costs
The costs of a PDA membership for Hospital Pharmacists are as follows:
- Annual membership: $100 (Assistance in the event of disciplinary action only)
- Six-monthly membership: $60
Join now
To join now, download the following form: Hospital Pharmacist Membership application form (288 Kb)
The declaration form must also be completed annually. Declaration form (247 Kb)
Please Note: All PDA members and first time applicants MUST complete a declaration each year to ensure the Association meets the requirements of the Insurer.
If this declaration is not completed and returned with your application by the date stipulated each year you will NOT have full PDA protection in the event of an incident occurring.
All payments are GST inclusive and may be made by cheque, credit card or direct credit.