Writing That Puts Patients First

At Sunny Pharma, we believe patients deserve health information that is both scientifically accurate and genuinely easy to understand. That is exactly what Ray Ashton delivers. As our freelance medical writer, Ray brings deep scientific knowledge and a clear, evidence-based writing style to the articles, treatment guides, and patient education materials published on this site.

As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB) and a Chartered Biologist (CBiol) — two of the most rigorous professional designations in UK life sciences — Ray has the formal scientific grounding to translate complex clinical research into content that is both medically accurate and accessible. Whether he is writing about HIV treatment options, Biktarvy side effects, or generic HIV medication costs, his goal is always the same: give patients the reliable information they need, presented in language that respects their time and intelligence.

From the Field to the Page

Ray Ashton began his career in scientific communications at PAREXEL — a global clinical research and medical communications organisation — where he served as Lead Scientific Specialist for 16 years between 1998 and 2014. During that time he contributed to scientific publications and medical communications across a broad range of therapeutic areas, building deep expertise in HIV, hepatitis, and oncology communications that underpins his work today.

In 2014, Ray founded AshtonMediCom, his independent freelance medical writing consultancy, through which he continues to deliver high-quality scientific communications to pharmaceutical and healthcare clients. His publicly available professional profile confirms experience producing review articles and scientific communications related to HIV, herpes viruses, and hepatitis, alongside work in oncology, neurology, endocrinology, ophthalmology, and general medicine.

What Ray Writes for Sunny Pharma

A Commitment to Accuracy

Ray’s writing process mirrors the standards you would expect from a peer-reviewed scientific publication. He begins by reviewing the latest clinical evidence, cross-references primary sources, and works in close collaboration with Sunny Pharma’s medical oversight team to ensure every claim is substantiated and every recommendation aligns with current treatment guidelines.

His background spanning two decades of agency and independent medical writing means he understands the bigger picture: the cost barriers, access challenges, and real-world treatment decisions that Sunny Pharma’s patients face every day. That perspective is woven into his writing, making it not only accurate but genuinely useful to the people who need it most.

Therapeutic Areas

Ray’s scientific communications experience spans the following clinical fields:

Why This Work Matters

Sunny Pharma exists to remove the barriers between patients and the treatments they need. Ray’s role as a medical writer is central to that mission. Every article he publishes helps patients understand their options, feel confident in their care, and take informed steps toward better health. For Ray, medical writing is not just communication — it is a form of patient advocacy.