ABOUT ME

DOH-licensed pharmacist with three years of professional experience in prescription processing, drug therapy management, and patient counselling. Fluent in English, Urdu and Hindi and currently improving Arabic. Adept at ensuring regulatory compliance, inventory management, and providing customer-focused care. Seeking opportunities in Abu Dhabi or Al Ain to contribute to dynamic healthcare teams and improve patient safety.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

DOH (HAAD) Licensed Pharmacist

Licensed Pharmacist

Valid in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Punjab Pharmacy Council, Pakistan

July 06, 2024

December 01, 2021

EDUCATION

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm-D)

University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)

University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Pakistan

2015-2020

2019-2021

EXPERIENCE

Full-Time Pharmacist

Mahmood Pharmacy, Lahore, Pakistan

January 03, 2023-Present

Prescription Processing and Dispensing: Processed prescriptions and dispensed medications in compliance with DOH regulations.

Full-Time Pharmacist

Ameer Sons Pharmacy, Multan, Pakistan

December 02, 2021-January 02, 2023

Compounding and Prescription Compliance: Compounded and dispensed medications based on physicians’ prescriptions, ensuring compliance with regulatory laws.

Surveyor

A Survey of Antibiotic Awareness in the General Public in Pakistan

August 15, 2020-September 15, 2020

Conducted a cross-sectional survey involving 200 participants to raise awareness of the safe use of antibiotics. Educated the general public in Lahore about antibiotic usage and potential risks.

Patient Counselling: Conducted patient counselling on prescription drug use, side effects, and potential interactions.

Medication Compounding and Drug Therapy Monitoring: Compounded medications as per physicians' directives and monitored drug therapies for adverse effects.

Health Screenings and Wellness Advice: Conducted health screenings, including blood pressure and blood sugar checks, and provided wellness advice.

Pharmacy Inventory Management: Managed inventory, ensured the removal of expired drugs, and maintained accurate records of controlled substances.

OTC Sales and Upselling: Participated in OTC sales, cross-selling, and upselling of pharmaceutical products.

Drug Therapy Monitoring and Communication: Monitored patients’ drug therapies, advised on interventions, and communicated potential side effects.

Pharmacy Inventory Management: Managed pharmacy inventory, including verifying order entries and maintaining records of controlled substances.

Health Screenings and Wellness Advising: Conducted health screenings and advised patients on wellness strategies and over-the-counter (OTC) medications.

Customer-Focused Patient Counselling: Provided comprehensive patient counselling in multiple languages, ensuring satisfaction through cross-selling and upselling.

HONOURS AND AWARDS

Best Presentation Award

Lahore College of Pharmaceutical Sciences

March 06, 2017

Received Best Presentation Award in the annual presentation competition

SKILLS

Prescription Processing & Dispensing: Expert in compounding, dispensing, and processing prescriptions per physicians’ directives.

Patient Counselling: Strong communication skills in English, Urdu, and Hindi, with proven experience advising patients on medication usage, side effects, and interactions.

Health Screenings: Experienced in conducting blood pressure and blood sugar tests, offering wellness advice to patients.

Regulatory Compliance: In-depth understanding of DOH (HAAD) regulations and adherence to pharmaceutical industry standards.

Pharmacy Operations & Inventory Management: Proficient in maintaining records of controlled substances, removing expired drugs, and ensuring safe pharmacy practices.

OTC Sales & Upselling: Experienced in cross-selling and upselling medications, with a customer-focused approach to increasing sales.

Language Proficiency: Fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi; improving Arabic skills to enhance communication in UAE pharmacies.

Technology Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office and pharmacy management software, with experience in electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Languages

English - Fluent

Hindi - Fluent

Arabic - Improving (Basic)

Urdu - Native