Medical Supply Chain

Anisha Bhagat

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Address f 309 Rocky Top Rd., Morganville, NJ 07751 Phone f 908-***-****

EDUCATION

Doctor of Pharmacy Anticipated Graduation: May 2013

University of the Sciences Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy Intern June 2010- June 2012

Stop & Shop Pharmacy Aberdeen, NJ

• Interpreted and processed prescriptions

• Dispensed medications and other health products

• Provided counseling on proper use, compliance, and adverse effects of medications

• Established and maintained patient profiles

• Managed supply chain tasks such as inventory

• Assisted patients in choosing optimal over-the-counter medications

• Worked productively and efficiently with the entire pharmacy team

Pharmacy Technician Summer 2009

Shayona Pharmacy Perth Amboy, NJ

• Filled prescriptions for patients in a community setting

• Restocked medications on the shelves

Pharmacy Technician Summer 2008

Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge, NJ

• Dispensed medications for patients within the inpatient pharmacy setting

• Restocked medications

• Communicated effectively with nurses and doctors in regards to medication errors, clarifications

and inquiries

DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CLERKSHIPS

General Medicine March 2013-April 2013

Methodist Hospital Philadelphia, PA

Preceptor: Stephanie Gaber, Pharm. D

• Participated in daily patient rounds with the medical team

• Calculated and recommended correct dosing of medications

• Recommended alternative drug therapies with appropriate dosing

• Interpreted patient medication therapy and drug monitoring

• Provided drug information using appropriate references

• Assisted the clinical pharmacist in monitoring therapeutic drug levels

Patient Care: Compounding January 2013-February 2013

Marco Drugs & Compounding Miami, FL

Preceptor: Sonia Martinez, R.Ph

• Prepared various compounds: ointments, creams, gels, suppositories, and suspensions

• Created drug products by combining several chemicals

• Helped develop mathematical formulas to help determine appropriate dosage and proportions

• Handled the capsule machine and created capsules of different sizes

• Researched United States Pharmacopeia <795> standards to ensure the pharmacy is compliant

• Created a gap analysis to display in which areas the pharmacy needs changes in their procedures

• Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on various topics

Community Pharmacy Practice November 2012- December 2012

Target Pharmacy Vauxhall, NJ

Preceptor: Jessica Stanton, Pharm.D

• Interpreted and processed incoming prescriptions

• Counseled patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications

• Identified possible drug-drug interactions within a patient profile

• Contacted physicians and healthcare professionals for provision of optimal patient care

Regulatory Affairs: Office of Generic Drugs, Division of Bioequivalence

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) October 2012-November 2012

Preceptor: Patrick Nwakama, Pharm.D, BCPS Rockville, MD

• Observed various areas within the agency with a role for pharmacists

• Collected data from submitted applications by various generic companies

• Experienced the process of generic drug approval from the roles of the pharmacists, chemists,

and microbiologists

• Participated in applying integral pharmacokinetic measures while reviewing applications

• Attended several meetings regarding drug shortages, OTC medication regulation, drug

information, and careers regarding the public health service

Ambulatory Care: Indian Health Reservation August 2012-September 2012

Crownpoint Healthcare Facility Crownpoint, NM

Preceptor: Jefferson Fredy, Pharm.D, BCPS, CDR, USPHS

• Counseled local residents on medication side effects and special precautions

• Spread awareness on the importance of compliance

• Demonstrated proper use of inhalers, insulin, nose sprays, eye drops, and other applicators

• Participated in various warfarin counseling sessions, including INR monitoring and necessary

dosage modifications

• Educated young adolescents with regards to lifestyle modifications and safe sex practices at the

local high school

Hospital Pharmacy Practice July 2012-August 2012

Cooper University Hospital Camden, NJ

Preceptor: Linda Rivard, RPh

• Verified filled medication orders

• Filled intravenous admixtures of antibiotics, parenteral nutrition and hydration preparations

using aseptic techniques

• Participated in kinetic monitoring of various patients including dosage adjustments by analysis

of peak and trough levels for various antibiotics

• Evaluated patient charts for simvastatin drug-drug interactions

• Monitored renal function for patients being administered metformin

• Assisted with filling and verifying of controlled medications

• Observed satellite pharmacies, specifically geared toward dispensing of oncology medication

Industry: Medical Information & Communications May 2012-June 2012

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Inc. East Hanover, NJ

Preceptor: Kimberly Colligan, Pharm.D

• Engaged in weekly team meetings within the multiple sclerosis department

• Interpreted and summarized various clinical trial posters pertaining to Gilenya®

• Responded to various medical information questions for the clinical pharmacy department

• Assisted in developing FDA required materials for the approval of a launch of a product

• Managed the call center and addressed questions from consumers and healthcare professionals

• Organized drug information updates for several medical representatives

• Developed a continuing education (CE) presentation on the management of chronic pain for

pharmacists to receive CE credits

• Attended marketing and promotional meetings regarding Gilenya®

• Developed a script for creating an audio prescribing information

• Updated various medical information letters

• Prepared study modules on various disease states for the medical information department

PRESENTATIONS

Dietary Approaches to Lowering Blood Pressure

Seminar presentation to various members in the Office of Generic Drugs

FDA, October 2012

Potassium Chloride as a Salt Substitute and its Effects on Blood Pressure

Journal Club presentation to integral members in the Division of Bioequivalence

FDA, October 2012

Risk of Warfarin Related Complications After Interruption of Therapy for Gastrointestinal Bleeding

Journal Club presentation to integral members in the Division of Bioequivalence

FDA, October 2012

Diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, hypothyroidism, asthma: Know My Meds

Training presentation to local members who travel within the community to ensure patient compliance

Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, September 2012

Cinacalcet for the Management of Hyperparathyroidism

Review of the safety, efficacy, tolerability, and cost of the product to determine its place on formulary

Crownpoint Healthcare Facility, September 2012

Risk Evaluation Mitigation Strategies (REMS)

Educational presentation to the staff pharmacy department

Cooper University Hospital, August 2012

Chronic Pain Management

Seminar presentation offering continuing education credit to the clinical pharmacy department

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Inc., June 2012

FDA Approval Materials

Call center training deck and one-page dossier for the prospective launch of a new product

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Inc., June 2012

PubMed Alert Emails

Educational presentation at the Medical Information & Communications department meeting

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Inc., June 2012

Fesoterodine for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder –Marketing Approach

Seminar presentation guest lectured with Dr. O’Connor to a pharmaceutical marketing class

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, February 2012

Fesoterodine for the Treatment of Overactive Bladder

Seminar presentation in Professional Practice presented to faculty and students

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, February 2012

SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Do You Know Your Meds? September 2012

Crownpoint, NM

Developed an initiative to education residents of the community to become more aware of their

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medications

Organized various games and puzzles to test their knowledge

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Quizzed patients on three main topics when receiving refills of their medications, which

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included the name of their medication, its use, and method of administration

Hypertension Screenings April 2011

Philadelphia, PA

Counseled and screened local community members on the management of blood pressure

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Increased awareness of healthy eating patterns to lower/prevent high blood pressure

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Diabetes Screening/Testing February 2010

Philadelphia, PA

Spread importance of obtaining glucose levels throughout the university

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Held various sessions for students and faculty to check their glucose levels

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Counseled on important dietary measures to help control/prevent diabetes

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Pharmacists Associations (APhA) member: 2007-Present

Heartburn Awareness Committee Coordinator 2010-2011

• Organized and guided a committee to promote heartburn awareness

• Led a group of ten students to educate more than fifty people on the consequences of frequent

heartburn through health fairs

• Trained members to counsel on the important dietary patterns to help prevent heartburn

• Held various patient care screenings at the local park, pharmacy, as well as campus for students

and faculty

• Attended the Annual APhA Meeting held in Washington D.C.

Drug Information Association (DIA) member: 2012-Present

• Gained an understanding of various career paths within pharmaceutical industry

• Visited the DIA Headquarters to grasp a better knowledge of the mission and purpose of the

DIA

• Networked with several professionals to gain insight on their careers

ORGANIZATIONS

Kappa Phi Gamma Sorority, Inc. member: 2009-Present

Service & Social Chair 2010-2011

Vice President 2011-2012

• Volunteer around the Philadelphia area: fed the homeless, create cards to children at The

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), participate in various walks supporting cancer,

assist in teaching elementary school students basic reading and math

• Communicate with various other Greek organizations to participate in Be The Change (an

event involving cleaning up the local Philadelphia area)

• Effectively communicate with those in other organizations and universities, with regards to

hosting various professional and social events

• Handled various situations and conflicts in an effective manner in order to maintain a

balanced environment

Maya Dance Team member: 2008-2010

President/Captain 2009-2010

• Promoted cultural and social awareness of South Asian society to the local community and

universities

• Developed choreography and created an artistic vision

• Communicated effectively to work well with others

• Performed at local university shows

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Immunization Delivery Certified through American Pharmacists Association May 2012

First Aid Certification through American Red Cross September 2011

CPR/AED (Adult) Certification through American Red Cross September 2011

REFERENCES

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