Paula Aparicio

Pharmacy Manager at Copthorne Pharmacy (2025-09 – Present)

Oversee daily operations of the pharmacy, ensuring efficient service delivery and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Manage and supervise a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and support staff, including recruitment, training, and performance reviews.
Monitor inventory levels, order medications, and ensure stock is managed effectively to minimize wastage and stockouts.
Ensure the safe and accurate dispensing of prescription and over-the-counter medications, providing patient counseling as needed.
Implement and maintain pharmacy policies and procedures in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with healthcare providers to ensure the safe and effective use of medications, offering clinical advice when needed.
Conduct regular audits and reviews of pharmacy practices, ensuring compliance with pharmacy standards, industry regulations, and quality assurance protocols.
Promote health and wellness services, such as vaccination programs, health screenings, and smoking cessation counseling.
Stay up to date with pharmaceutical advancements, emerging treatments, and regulatory changes to provide accurate information to patients and staff.

Relief Pharmacist at Community Pharmacy (2024-08 – 2025-09)

Dispensed prescription medications and over-the-counter products, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.
Provided expert advice and counselling on medication management, side effects, and drug interactions.
Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient care plans.
Administered flu vaccinations and other health screenings as part of community health initiatives.

Pre-registration Pharmacist at GP Pharmacy (2022-08 – 2023-08)

Provided medication therapy management and offered clinical advice to patients referred by general practitioners.
Ensured medication adherence and patient compliance, particularly for chronic conditions.
Assisted in the development and implementation of patient education materials.
Run anticoagulation clinics for patients with HF.
Visited patients at home to check their INR and adjust warfarin doses.

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