Molly Bowcott

London, United Kingdom

Journalist at Freelance

Reporter at C+D (Chemist+Druggist)

Articles

Mounjaro vs Wegovy – latest trial reveals which is ‘superior’

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

HomeMounjaro vs Wegovy – latest trial reveals which is ‘superior’ A head-to-head clinical trial by Mounjaro manufacturer Eli Lily has claimed its tirzepatide-based jab is “superior” to Wegovy’s semaglutide-based formula. “Tirzepatide was superior to semaglutide with respect to weight reduction”
NPA demands ‘re-run’ of pharmacy economic review

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

HomeNPA demands ‘re-run’ of pharmacy economic review The NPA has called for the community pharmacy economic review to be “re-run” following the announcement of the funding deal for 2024/25 and 2025/26. The NPA has called for the economic review “to be re-run" following the funding deal
Thousands use cocaine and heroin in the UK’s first safe drug consumption room

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

HomeThousands use cocaine and heroin in the UK’s first safe drug consumption room The UK’s first safe drug consumption facility (SDCF) has had more than 2,6000 visits in its first four months, data has revealed. Use of the facility more than doubled in the first two months after its opening
NHSE on track to miss pharmacy workforce target by 50%

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

HomeNHSE on track to miss pharmacy workforce target by 50%The CCA has warned that at current growth rates, the community pharmacy workforce will be smaller in 2036/37 than it is today, with an estimated “shortfall” of 16,000 pharmacists. breaking news“More pharmacists are choosing to work part-time and in other settings”
NPA issues safety warning over unlicensed hay fever drug

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

HomeNPA issues safety warning over unlicensed hay fever drug The NPA has warned patients not to buy unlicensed hay fever drugs online after reports of a rise in queries about these medications. “Avoid buying drugs such as Kenalog online to treat hay fever symptoms”
Quarter of GPs still not referring any patients to Pharmacy First

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

HomeQuarter of GPs still not referring any patients to Pharmacy First The pharmacy minister has revealed that one in four GP practices do not refer a single patient to the Pharmacy First service each month. Around 75% of GP practices refer "at least one" patient to Pharmacy First monthly
GP pharmacists sharing ‘desks in corridors’, warns PDA

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

HomeGP pharmacists sharing ‘desks in corridors’, warns PDA The PDA has stressed that the government’s commitment to upgrade GP surgeries “must not be limited to supporting GPs” but must also be used to improve “inadequate” working conditions for pharmacists. "Facilities allocated to pharmacists are inadequate, including shared desks in corridors"
Revealed: Have the GPhC’s FtP sanctions got harsher?

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

HomeRevealed: Have the GPhC’s FtP sanctions got harsher? The GPhC’s FtP committee issues sanctions to pharmacy professionals who have failed to meet its standards, but how have these changed over the past three years? exclusiveThere's been a sharp rise in the overall number of sanctions issued since Feb 2022 (Shutterstock)
DH ‘committed’ to launching supervision reforms this year

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

HomeDH ‘committed’ to launching supervision reforms this year The government has revealed that it is “committed” to publishing its long-awaited response to the pharmacy supervision consultation and reforming legislation “later this year”. breaking newsThe DH previously admitted the changes could pose a "risk to patient safety"
New endometriosis pill could be rolled out in pharmacies

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

HomeNew endometriosis pill could be rolled out in pharmacies NHSE has revealed that the newly approved “daily pill for endometriosis” could soon be dispensed at community pharmacies. The "new daily pill" may be dispensed via community pharmacies "in coming months"