Dispensing & Patient Care

o Accurately dispense prescription and over the counter (OTC) medications

o Interpret prescriptions and verify legality and completeness as per PPB and Institutional guidelines

o Provide appropriate patient counselling on safe use of medication i.e. dosage, administration, storage and expected side effects.

o Promote rational use of medications and antimicrobial stewardship

o Engage the prescriber or follow the institutional laid procedure for any complex, ambiguous or challenging prescription or clinical query.

o Ensure all documentation utilized for patient care or stocks management are prepared, properly stored and shared as per institutional policy.

o Ensure adherence to institutional pharmacovigilance policy and procedures

▪ Inventory Management and Business development

o Ensure efficient stock management through close monitoring of stock levels and expiries and adhere to institutional policies.

o Support efficient and lean procurement process and receipt of stocks as per institutional policies

o Ensure storage of medications and other supplies as per the PPB and manufacturer recommended storage conditions.

o Ensure pharmacy operations minimize stock losses, pilferage and expiries.

o Ensure the institutional pharmacy sales and service targets are achieved

o Propose and participate in health promotion campaigns for the retail pharmacy