Kelly Bowdem

Experienced GPhC-registered pharmacist and Independent Prescriber with over 12 years' experience delivering patient-centred clinical care within community pharmacy. Experienced in clinical assessment, prescribing, medicines optimisation, chronic disease management and supporting patients to achieve healthier lifestyles.

Experience in weight management and GLP-1 pharmacotherapy, including prescribing GLP-1 medicines in both injectable and oral formulations, alongside patient counselling, treatment monitoring and lifestyle support. Confident assessing patients' medication needs, identifying potential risks and interactions, maintaining accurate clinical records and recognising when escalation or referral is required. A clinically focused practitioner with extensive experience working autonomously while collaborating effectively with other healthcare professionals.

Pharmacist - Medihub Pharmacy - Killay, Swansea

(2023-07)

Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services within a busy community setting, supporting patients with acute and long-term health conditions and providing accessible, patient-centred clinical care.

• Provide independent prescribing services, applying clinical assessment and professional judgement to identify appropriate treatment options and ensure safe prescribing.
• Support patients with weight management, including prescribing GLP-1 medicines in injectable and oral formulations where clinically appropriate.
• Counsel patients on the safe and effective use of medicines, including administration, expected effects, adverse effects, interactions and appropriate storage.
• Assess patients' medication requirements and identify situations requiring further clinical assessment, referral or escalation.
• Support patients with chronic disease management through clinical advice, medication review, monitoring and ongoing follow-up.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records, including medication histories, allergies, clinical information and interventions.
• Provide clinical pharmacy services including common ailments, smoking cessation, discharge medication reviews, emergency and bridging contraception, emergency medication supply and pharmacist independent prescribing.
• Deliver health screening services including blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes checks, identifying patients who may require further investigation or intervention.
• Administer influenza, COVID-19, travel and other appropriate immunisations.
• Provide evidence-based advice on over-the-counter treatments and self-care for minor ailments.
• Promote healthier lifestyles through preventative healthcare, smoking cessation and weight-management interventions.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, practice teams and other healthcare professionals to support safe and coordinated patient care.
• Participate in cluster meetings and contribute to collaborative approaches to improving patient care.
• Provide private phlebotomy.
• Provide micro-suction to remove ear wax.

Pharmacist - Lloyds Pharmacy

(2013-08 - 2023-07)

MPharm - Cardiff University (2013)

Pharmacist Independent Prescriber (2025)

Triage and Treat — Level 7 Postgraduate Module (2026)