RPS spokespeople are experts in medicines
Our network of senior clinical pharmacists can provide expert, independent comment and background information on a variety of topics listed below.
We also have a network of community pharmacists who can give advice about common ailments and services provided in pharmacies including; managing medicines for people with long term conditions, quitting smoking, losing weight, chlamydia testing, emergency contraception and blood pressure and cholesterol monitoring.
We can also comment on other pharmacy-related topics such as: prescription charges, medicines waste, changes to the NHS, commissioning pharmacy services and medicine shortages.
Find out more about areas of our expertise
Antibiotics
Phil Howard, Consultant Pharmacist in Antimicrobials
Cancer
Steve Williamson, Consultant Pharmacist, Cancer Services
Mental health
David Taylor, Professor of Psychopharmacology
Older people
Nina Barnett, Consultant Pharmacist for Older People
Children
Steve Tomlin, Consultant Pharmacist, Children’s Services
Pain management
Roger Knaggs, Associate Professor in Clinical Pharmacy Practice
Pharmaceutical Science
Jayne Lawrence, RPS Chief Scientist
RPS Chief Spokesperson
Neal Patel, a pharmacist and RPS Head of Corporate Communications




