Aqtar Naveed
Pharmacist
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Experienced and licensed Pharmacist with 20+ years of professional experience across hospital and retail pharmacy settings in India and GCC countries. Proven expertise in prescription dispensing, patient counselling, medication safety, inventory management, and regulatory compliance. Licensed by Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS), Saudi Dataflow, Telangana State Pharmacy Council (India), and Bahrain Dataflow.
Fluent in Arabic and English, with a strong commitment to patient safety, ethical practice, and high-quality pharmaceutical care
Experience
Pharmacist
Familia Pharmacy – India
October 2022 – January 2025
- Dispensed prescriptions accurately while ensuring compliance with legal and professional standards. Counselled patients on dosage, administration routes, contraindications, and adverse effects.
- Managed pharmacy inventory, monitored expiry dates, and ensured uninterrupted medicine availability. Maintained accurate records for controlled and scheduled drugs.
Hafsa Hospital – India
August 2003 – September 2008
- Managed day-to-day hospital pharmacy operations including IPD and OPD dispensing.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy, dosage appropriateness, and drug interactions. Coordinated with doctors and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes. Maintained medication records, stock registers, and compliance documentation.
Innova Saudi Healthcare Company – Riyadh, KSA
August 2016 – September 2022
- Prepared and dispensed medications in accordance with physician prescriptions and hospital protocols. Ensured safe storage, labelling, and handling of pharmaceuticals.
- Supported medication distribution to various hospital departments and wards. Followed Saudi health regulations and internal quality standards.
Wahat Al Shifa Medical Centre – Al Madinah Al Munawarah, KSA
May 2012 – June 2016
- Assisted in dispensing medications and counselling patients under licensed pharmacist supervision. Maintained patient medication profiles and pharmacy records.
- Managed inventory, procurement, and replacement of expired medicines.
Arab Circle Health Care – Jeddah, KSA
September 1992 – March 1997
- Dispensed prescribed medications and provided patient counselling services. Maintained regulatory compliance with Saudi health authorities.
- Handled pharmaceutical inventory and controlled substances responsibly.
Education
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital Administration (PGDHA)
- Diploma in Material Management
- Registered Pharmacist (R.Ph) – Telangana State Pharmacy Council, India
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS)
- Saudi Dataflow Verification
- Bahrain Dataflow Verification
- Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA)
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
- Saudi Pharmaceutical Society
- Chemist & Druggist Association – Telangana
- Indian Red Cross Society
- English & Arabic – Fluent (Read, Write, Speak)
- Hindi – Fluent (Read, Speak)
- Urdu – Native
