Chief Pharmacist / Group Pharmacy Manager
MAKKAH GROUP OF PHARMACIES
Total years of experience :29 years, 4 Months
dispensing prescription medicines to the public;
ensuring that different treatments are compatible;
checking dosage and ensuring that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labelled (pharmacists are legally responsible for any dispensing errors);
keeping a register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes;
liaising with doctors about prescriptions;
selling over-the-counter medicines;
counselling and advising the public on the treatment of minor ailments;
advising patients of any adverse side-effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines/treatments;
undertaking Medicine Use Reviews (MUR), an advanced service to help patients understand how their medicines work and why they have to take them;;
monitoring blood pressure and offering a diabetes screening service;
arranging the delivery of prescription medicines to patients;
managing, supervising and training pharmacy support staff;
budgeting and financial management;
keeping up to date with current pharmacy practice, new drugs and their use
Accept and dispense prescription medications
Provide consultation on prescription and non-prescription medications for storage, dosage, side effects, and drug interactions
Provide advices on selection of Over-The-Counter medications to treat common illnesses such as flu, cold sores, or headaches
Educate patients on proper handling of medical devices such as blood pressure monitor and glucose meters
Monitor patient medication compliance and over-usage patterns
Supervise pharmacy staff members including pharmacy technicians, pharmacy clerks, etc.
Proper management of patient records and pharmacy files
Maintain appropriate inventory on pharmaceutical and medical supplies
Identify patient’s drug-related problems and effectively communicate with physicians and other healthcare practitioners
Work in conjunction with physicians, nurses, other pharmacists, pharmacy interns, etc.
Provide specialized educational programs and health promotions to help patients manage chronic health conditions such as hypertension and diabetes
UNIVERSITY PESHAWAR PAKISTAN COLLEGE PAKISTAN SECONDARY SCHOOL PAKISTAN MIDDLE SCHOOL DUBAI UAE PRIMARY SCHOOL DUBAI UAE