DHA-Licensed Pharmacist with UAE Experience

SUDHAKAR GANGAN

DHA Licensed Pharmacist

Dubai, UAE +971-**-****-*** **********@*****.***

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

DHA-licensed Pharmacist with over 4 years of experience in hospital and retail pharmacy settings across the UAE and India. Expert in DHA/MOH regulatory compliance, prescription verification, medication reconciliation, drug interaction review, and clinical patient counselling. Proven track record in pharmaceutical procurement, inventory optimization, cold chain management, insurance e-claim processing, audit preparation, and patient safety protocols.

CORE COMPETENCIES

- Advanced Excel (Inventory Tracking, Reporting), Microsoft Office, Pharmacy ERP Systems

- Prescription & OTC Dispensing, Medication Safety, Patient Counseling, Drug Interaction Review

- Controlled Drugs Management, Narcotic Register Maintenance, Audit Preparation

- Inventory & Stock Management (FEFO), Procurement & Vendor Coordination

- Cold Chain Management & Temperature Monitoring

- Insurance Claims & E-Claim Processing, DHA/MOH Regulations, Pharmacy SOP Implementation

- Generic Substitution, Cost Control, Stock Replenishment PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy In-Charge Basmat Al Ifrah Pharmacy LLC, Dubai (Mar 2023– Jan 2026)

- Dispense prescription and OTC medications in compliance with DHA regulations and pharmacy SOPs

- Manage end-to-end pharmacy operations including inventory planning, procurement, and vendor coordination

- Raise purchase orders, verify supplier deliveries, and ensure accurate stock documentation

- Process insurance e-claims, approvals, and reimbursement documentation with minimal rejection rates

- Maintain controlled drug registers and ensure compliance with UAE federal laws

- Ensure strict cold chain compliance for temperature-sensitive medications

- Perform medication reconciliation, monitor drug therapies, and review drug interactions

- Provide patient counselling on dosage, side effects, interactions, and medication adherence

- Remove expired, damaged, and non-moving stock following FEFO principles Pharmacist Right Health Pharmacy LLC, Dubai (Dec 2019 – Dec 2021)

- Dispensed prescription and OTC medications in a high-volume retail pharmacy environment

- Maintained accurate inventory records and monitored medicine expiry dates

- Managed controlled substance documentation and audit readiness

- Provided patient education on medication usage, storage, and safety

- Supported pharmacy sales growth through professional counselling and generic substitution KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

- Achieved 100% DHA compliance with zero audit remarks

- Reduced medicine expiry and stock-outs through FEFO-based inventory planning

- Managed controlled drugs and cold chain medications with zero discrepancies

- Improved insurance approval rates through accurate e-claim documentation EDUCATION

Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm), 2017

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm), 2014

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

DHA Licensed Pharmacist – License No: DHA/LS842017/706006 A1 License No: 74545

LANGUAGES

English, Arabic, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam

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