Ashkar K

Pharmacy Manager with 8 years of experience in hospital pharmacy operations, specializing in NABH-compliant inventory control, procurement, and store management. Adept at ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing stock discrepancies, and optimizing supply chain efficiency. Proven track record in audit readiness, staff training, and SOP implementation aligned with NABH, FDA, and state regulations.

Pharmacy Manager at UNIT MISSION HOSPITAL, TANUR (2016-01 – 2017-01)

Pharmacy Manager at IMBICHIBAVA MEMMORIAL CO-OPERATIVE HOSPITAL & RESEARCH CENTER (2017-01 – 2025-01)

NABH-Compliant Store Management, Procurement & Vendor Management, Staff Training, NABH pre-inspection audits, and barcode tracking implementation.

• Ensured proper drug storage (temperature monitoring, segregation of narcotics, flammables).
• Maintained documentation (batch records, expiry logs, supplier licenses) for accreditation audits.
• Designed FEFO (First Expiry, First Out) system, reducing expired stock to minimum.
• Conducted supplier audits to ensure NABH compliance (GMP, valid licenses, quality checks).
• Negotiated contracts with NABH-approved vendors, cutting procurement costs by 30%.
• Trained team on NABH storage protocols (e.g., hazardous drug handling, cold chain management).
• Assisted in NABH pre-inspection audits, resolving non-conformities in storage/purchase processes.
• Implemented barcode tracking for high-risk medications (Schedule H/X drugs) per NABH guidelines.
• Successfully led NABH accreditation for pharmacy department in 2023.
• Reduced stock discrepancies to <1% through daily NABH-compliant cycle counts.
• Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs) for: Emergency drug procurement, Recall management, Temperature-sensitive storage validation

Pharmacy Manager at MEDIHOME HEALTHCARE (2025-01 – Present)

Diploma in Pharmacy in Pharmacy – KMCT (2012-01 – 2014-01)