Molly Bowcott

Molly Bowcott

Digital Reporter

London, UK

Molly Bowcott joined C+D as a digital reporter in October 2024 after graduating from a master’s in journalism at City, University of London. She previously worked as a news reporter at the U.S. Sun, covering business and politics, among other things.

Latest from Molly Bowcott

Fake pharmacist jailed over ‘UK Pharmacy 2U’ Whatsapp group

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An “illegal online pharmacist” has been jailed for more than 10 years for supplying prescription medication and recreational drugs, including diazepam and cocaine, via a Whatsapp group called “UK Pharmacy 2U”.

Pharmacist struck off over forgery and fake opioid scripts

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A pharmacist has been struck off the register after being convicted of “fraudulently” creating prescriptions for an opioid pain medicine worth almost £800, following a previous hearing over "similar matters".

Superdrug rolls out at-home cardiovascular disease test

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Superdrug has partnered with PocDoc to introduce an “at-home” cardiovascular disease (CVD) test both online and in-store in over 180 pharmacies across the UK.

Pfizer scraps second attempt at weight loss pill

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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.

RSV jab pilot to expand by ‘up to’ 200 pharmacies

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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.

Pharmacist busts vet pretending dad’s tramadol was for dog

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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.