Clinical Pharmacist Prescriber, Lotus Weight Loss

Paul John is a Clinical Pharmacist Prescriber at Lotus Weight Loss with over 15 years of experience across community pharmacy and NHS care. He brings particular expertise in supporting patients with long-term health conditions where effective weight management can reduce risk, improve outcomes and support better long-term health.

He is known for his leadership in hepatology and blood-borne virus care in Wales. As All Wales community lead pharmacist for blood-borne viruses, Paul has helped expand testing and treatment pathways across community settings, including prisons, outreach services, general practice and substance misuse services, helping more patients access life-changing care closer to home.

His work formed part of the Welsh hepatitis C elimination programme recognised in the 2020 BMJ Awards Clinical Leadership category. Publicly available case studies and professional publications also show his contribution to service development, patient access and community-based hepatitis C care across Wales.

• MPharm – Master of Pharmacy
• Independent Prescriber (IP)
• GPhC Registered — GPhC Number: 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

• https://www.rpharms.com/wales/pharmacy-delivering-a-healthier-wales/putting-pdahw-into-action 
• https://rtrp.heiw.wales/case-studies/show/8 
• https://rtrp.heiw.wales/assets/Uploads/Paul-John-and-Rhys-Oakley-Blood-Borne-Virus-Specialist-Pharmacist-v3.pdf 
• https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/news/swansea-bay-health-news/fight-against-hepatitis-c-mentioned-in-despatches/ 

Connect with Paul

• https://uk.linkedin.com/in/paul-john-28b3b819a
  

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.