R. Tim Webster

R. Tim Webster, SCD (October 9, 1946 – July 6, 2003) was a founder and long-time executive director of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP).

He received his degree in pharmacy from Ohio State University (OSU) in 1969 and then dedicated his entire career to promoting quality pharmaceutical care to the elderly.

Prior to his 27-year tenure as executive director of the ASCP, he was involved in regulatory affairs relating to long-term care in both the public and private sector.

He championed the cause of taking the expertise ASCP members honed in more than thirty years of experience in nursing facilities to the larger senior population.

Webster was the author of scores of articles and a frequent speaker in the United States and abroad on a variety health-care topics, including the cost and quality impact of optimizing drug therapy for the elderly.