Paul John is an award-winning clinical pharmacist prescriber with over 15 years of experience in both community and NHS care. At Lotus Weight Loss Clinic, Paul brings deep expertise in managing long-term health conditions — particularly those where effective weight management plays a crucial role in reducing risk and improving outcomes.
He is best known nationally for his leadership in hepatology and blood-borne virus care, where he has helped thousands of patients across Wales access life-changing treatment. As All Wales Community Lead Pharmacist for Blood-Borne Viruses, Paul has played a pivotal role in the country’s successful campaign to eliminate hepatitis C, including outreach in prisons, GP surgeries, and substance misuse clinics. His work has been recognised with a BMJ Clinical Leadership Team Award.

• MPharm – Master of Pharmacy
• Independent Prescriber (IP)
• GPhC Registered Pharmacist: 2075824
• BMJ Clinical Leadership Award – Hepatitis C National Campaign
• All Wales Lead Pharmacist for Blood-Borne Viruses

• Weight management for chronic health conditions
• Hepatology and fatty liver disease (NAFLD, NASH, cirrhosis)
• Blood-borne virus treatment (Hepatitis C, HIV)
• Community pharmacy leadership and outreach
• Substance misuse and addiction support
• Medicines optimisation and polypharmacy
• Independent prescribing and clinical consultation
• Patient education and healthcare professional training
• Remote consultations and digital prescribing
• Supporting long-term lifestyle change through safe pharmacological care

Paul’s approach to weight care is shaped by his broader medical experience: he knows that managing weight is not just about appearance — it’s about preventing life-limiting conditions like fatty liver disease, cardiovascular complications, and type 2 diabetes.
He believes in sustainable, personalised care, supporting patients to regain control of their health with realistic goals and evidence-based tools. At Lotus, he works with patients who may face complex challenges and ensures that treatment plans are safe, tailored, and fully supported.

All prescribing and clinical assessments performed by Paul John are overseen in accordance with UK regulatory standards. He is a registered pharmacist prescriber with the General Pharmaceutical Council and contributes to the continued improvement of remote care pathways at Lotus Weight Loss Clinic.