Molly Bowcott

London, United Kingdom

Journalist at Freelance

Reporter at C+D (Chemist+Druggist)

Articles

Pharmacies ‘named and shamed’ for failing to pay minimum wage

2 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

HomePharmacies ‘named and shamed’ for failing to pay minimum wage Among the 518 companies the government has “named and shamed” for failing to pay employees the minimum wage, four pharmacies have featured in the top 105, with Rowlands placing fourth. "The fourth largest underpayment was by pharmacy multiple Rowlands"
‘Just one pharmacy business’ owes locums £200k unpaid fees

3 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

Home‘Just one pharmacy business’ owes locums £200k unpaid feesThe PDA has revealed that it is supporting a “small group of members” who are “collectively owed more than £200,000” for locum shifts at just one pharmacy business. Debts recovered by the PDA could "reach £1 million by the year's end"
‘Exceptional’ pharmacist suspended over cocaine and ecstasy confession

4 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

Home‘Exceptional’ pharmacist suspended over cocaine and ecstasy confessionA fitness-to-practise (FtP) committee has suspended a pharmacist for three months for trying to conceal a “substantial history of taking illicit drugs” including cocaine and ecstasy from the pharmacy regulator. The GPhC said he was “dishonest” about his “history of taking illicit drugs” outside work
DH ‘exploring’ NHS childhood flu jab rollout in pharmacies

5 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

HomeDH ‘exploring’ NHS childhood flu jab rollout in pharmacies The government has revealed that it is “exploring the use” of community pharmacies to deliver the childhood flu national immunisation programme. NHSE is “exploring the use of community pharmacies" to provide childhood flu jabs
Pharmacies may ‘stop providing’ Pharmacy First over bundling rules

6 days ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

HomePharmacies may ‘stop providing’ Pharmacy First over bundling rules Rules that require pharmacies to provide three services to qualify for a fixed monthly payment could lead to “unintended consequences” as they “stop providing” Pharmacy First altogether, the CCA has warned. “Pharmacies may reconsider the sustainability of offering Pharmacy First"
Well and Rowlands launch hearing service from £10

1 week ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

HomeWell and Rowlands launch hearing service from £10 Two major pharmacy chains have launched new “hearing health services” to address the “growing demand for accessible ear care” and to help “ease pressure” on GPs. Well and Rowlands both launched new "hearing health services" this month
Jardines Pharmacy acquires 19 branches as profits dive 50%

1 week ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

HomeJardines Pharmacy acquires 19 branches as profits dive 50% Jardines Pharmacy saw “extremely challenging operating conditions” affect profitability despite a rise in sales last year, its financial statements have revealed. The 19 pharmacy acquisitions resulted in a "significant increase in turnover”
Pharmacist duo develop consultation app for UK rollout

1 week ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

HomePharmacist duo develop consultation app for UK rolloutA pair of Northern Irish pharmacists have launched a “groundbreaking” app designed to promote the “smarter use” of OTCs that they say could generate “up to £30,000 annually” for pharmacies. They plan to roll the app out across the rest of the UK before the end of the year (Shutterstock)
‘Expert support’: Boots offers beauty staff menopause training

2 weeks ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

Home‘Expert support’: Boots offers beauty staff menopause training Boots has offered its beauty advisors and pharmacists menopause-specific training modules to help improve their knowledge and offer “expertise” to customers, C+D has learned. The multiple offers “free and accessible menopause expertise on the high street” • Source: Shutterstock
CPW demands ‘equal’ pay for community and GP pharmacists

3 weeks ago | chemistanddruggist.co.uk | Molly Bowcott

HomeCPW demands ‘equal’ pay for community and GP pharmacists CPW has called on the Welsh government to create a “level playing field” for community pharmacies, asking for “equal” pay and working conditions to those in the primary and secondary care sectors. “Create a level playing field for the community pharmacy workforce" (Shutterstock)