MEDIA CENTRE

News, comment and clinical expertise from iQ Doctor

iQ Doctor is a GPhC-regulated UK online pharmacy providing real clinical oversight for private prescriptions and treatments. This page is for journalists and producers looking for spokespeople, data, comment or background on regulated online healthcare.

Media enquiries: michelle@iqdoctor.co.uk

Meet our spokespeople 
Media coverage and healthcare commentary
2016
Founded, Birmingham UK
9010411
GPhC registration number
4.6/5
Trustpilot rating
UK-wide
Next-day tracked delivery

Awards & recognition

Independent recognition of our clinical standards, patient care and contribution to digital healthcare.

2026

2 recognitions
2026 Nominated

Pharmacy Team of the Year

iQ Doctor

Recognition for clinical standards, patient safety and responsible prescribing.

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2026 Media coverage

Featured commentary

HuffPost

Expert insight on prescribing safety, patient access, and the evolving landscape of digital healthcare.

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Spokespeople

Our clinicians are available for interviews, expert comment and background briefings on prescribing, patient safety and digital healthcare.

Founded iQ Doctor in 2016 to make online healthcare feel personal rather than automated. Leads clinical standards across the pharmacy and is regularly quoted on prescribing safety and telehealth regulation.

Prescribing safety Weight loss treatments Regulation

Provides independent clinical advisory input across iQ Doctor's treatment pathways. Available for media comment on general practice perspectives, patient safety and responsible prescribing in digital healthcare.

GP perspective Patient safety Responsible prescribing

GPhC-registered Independent Prescribing Pharmacist specialising in private prescribing, digital health and high-risk medicines optimisation.

Digital health Medicines optimisation

Behind every treatment request is a team of GPhC-registered clinicians reviewing, checking and supporting safe patient care. Available for background briefings on request.

Patient safety Clinical review

Recent coverage & commentary

A selection of recent press mentions and contributed articles. Full archive available on request.

HuffPost

Expert comment

The Metro

Featured commentary

Daily Mail

Clinical commentary

The Sun

Expert comment

Daily Express

Featured commentary

The Independent

Clinical commentary

Topics we can speak to

From breaking health stories and emerging treatment trends to the everyday questions patients are asking, our clinical experts are available for rapid, evidence-led media comment across a wide range of health topics.

Expertise & speaking topics
GLP-1s & the Future of Weight Management Obesity, Nutrition & Metabolic Health Online Pharmacy & the Future of Healthcare
Expertise & speaking topics
GP Perspective Women's Health Patient Safety
Expertise & speaking topics
Digital Health Medicines Optimisation High-risk Medicines
Expertise & speaking topics
Patient Access Clinical Governance Responsible Prescribing
Press contact

Working to a deadline? Our press team can arrange expert comment, interviews and background briefings for journalists, often at short notice.

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Brand & press assets

Logos, headshots and company boilerplate for editorial use. Please do not alter the iQ Doctor logo or use it to imply an endorsement.

Logo pack

iQ Doctor logo in PNG and SVG, on light and dark backgrounds.

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Spokesperson headshots

High-resolution photography of Omar El-Gohary and the clinical team.

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Company boilerplate

Standard company description, regulatory status and fact sheet for articles.

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Working on a story?

We aim to respond to journalist enquiries within one working day. For urgent requests ahead of a deadline, call us directly.

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