Molly Bowcott

London, United Kingdom

Journalist at Freelance

Reporter at C+D (Chemist+Druggist)

Articles

Pfizer scraps second attempt at weight loss pill

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

HomePfizer scraps second attempt at weight loss pill Pfizer has announced it will “discontinue” the development of a weight loss pill amid “potential drug-induced liver injury”, less than two years after it decided “not [to] advance” a previous version. Pfizer has decided to "discontinue development" of the weight loss pill
RSV jab pilot to expand by ‘up to’ 200 pharmacies

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

HomeRSV jab pilot to expand by ‘up to’ 200 pharmacies The DH has revealed plans to expand the pharmacy RSV vaccine programme by “up to 200 sites in identified target areas” in 2025/26 to “reverse the downward trend” in uptake. NHSE will "expand...the community pharmacy vaccination offer by up to 200 sites" (Shutterstock)
Pharmacist busts vet pretending dad’s tramadol was for dog

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

HomePharmacist busts vet pretending dad’s tramadol was for dog A vet has been suspended for issuing a “false prescription” of tramadol for a dog she “randomly” picked that was actually intended for the treatment of her father. The vet prescribed tramadol for "a dog named Murphy", intended for her dad
Contract timeline at a glance: What is happening when?

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

HomeContract timeline at a glance: What is happening when? Following the announcement of the long-awaited pharmacy funding deal, C+D sets out a timeline of when changes are due to be implemented over the course of the next year… New contract changes are set to be implemented in the coming months... • Source: Nielsen Hobbs; the Pink Sheet | Shutterstock images
‘Cannabliss’ pharmacist pair sanctioned for lack of ‘adequate safeguards’

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

Home‘Cannabliss’ pharmacist pair sanctioned for lack of ‘adequate safeguards’ Two pharmacists have received sanctions from the GPhC for failing to “provide assurance” that cannabis based medicinal products (CBMP) were “appropriately prescribed” with “adequate” safeguards in place. The “operating model” at Cannabliss was “non-compliant and unsafe”
What could the next pharmacy funding deal include?

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

HomeWhat could the next pharmacy funding deal include? Along with the long-awaited pharmacy funding deal for 2025/26 came several government commitments on what the sector can expect in the future contract – so what exactly has been pledged? The DH intends to "begin 2026/27 negotiations shortly after the summer”
Assisted dying: Pharmacists’ voices are ‘missing’ from dialogue

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

HomeAssisted dying: Pharmacists’ voices are ‘missing’ from dialogue Experts have long been calling for pharmacists to be able to conscientiously object to taking part in the assisted dying process, but one researcher argues that pharmacists’ voices are “missing” from this dialogue. Pharmacists’ voices are “crucial in this area of research”, but they are "missing"
‘Unregulated’ fat dissolver being sold in pharmacies, GPhC warns

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

Home‘Unregulated’ fat dissolver being sold in pharmacies, GPhC warns The GPhC has issued a warning about “emerging issues” taking place in some community pharmacies including the supply of unlicensed ‘Lemon Bottle’ injections – which claim to dissolve fat – and “alternative therapy services” such as acupuncture and cupping. Concerns were raised about ‘Lemon Bottle’ and other products used for non-surgical cosmetic procedures
NICs hike: Has anything changed for pharmacies post contract?

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

HomeNICs hike: Has anything changed for pharmacies post contract? Last week saw the funding deal finally drop, and while pharmacies were waiting to see if the contract came with a funding allocation for this month’s NICs hike, they were left disappointed. So what does this mean for the sector now? It still remains unclear how the sector will cover the costs of the NICs increase
Mascot on a mission to bust misconceptions about AMR

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

HomeMascot on a mission to bust misconceptions about AMR The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has launched a new digital campaign led by mascot ‘Andi Biotic’ to tackle misconceptions about antibiotics and the “threat of antibiotic resistance”. ‘Andi Biotic' will target “young adults” to “bust” misconceptions about antibiotics