B.kalyanasundaram

Dedicated and highly experienced Senior Pharmacist with 17+ years of expertise in clinical, retail, and hospital pharmacy operations. Demonstrated success in medication management, regulatory compliance, patient counselling, formulary management, and pharmacy team leadership. Known for strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and delivering high-quality pharmaceutical care in fast-paced environments.

Pharmacist In Charge - Sri Manakula Vinayaka Medical College Super Speciality Hospital - Madagadipet, Puducherry

(2025-05)

• Lead daily pharmacy operations ensuring accurate dispensing, adherence to protocols, and optimal patient outcomes.
• Supervise and mentor pharmacists, technicians, and interns; conduct training on medication safety and new therapies.
• Review, interpret, and verify prescriptions for appropriateness, interactions, and dosage accuracy.
• Manage formulary medications, procurement, and stock levels to minimize wastage and prevent shortages.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to optimize drug therapies and support clinical decision-making.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (MOH, DHA, JCI, etc.).
• Oversee controlled substances management and maintain complete documentation for audits.
• Implement patient counseling programs focusing on chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.

Pharmacy In-charge - BeWell Hospitals - Puducherry

(2020-07 - 2022-04)

Purchase manager cum Pharmacy In-charge - The Posh Hospital - Puducherry

(2017-05 - 2020)

Pharmacy In-charge - BeWell Hospitals - Puducherry

(2011-07 - 2017-04)

Pharmacy In-charge - Religare Wellness Pharmacy Chennai (Division of Fortis Health Care) - Chennai

(2007-08 - 2011-06)

Pharmacist & proprietor - Balamurugan Pharmacy - Pondicherry

(2002-03 - 2007-06)

Pharmacist - Tirath Ram Shah Hospital (Tis Hazari) - New Delhi

(2000-04 - 2002-02)

• Accurately dispensed medications according to prescriptions and standard guidelines.
• Provided drug information to physicians, nurses, and patients.
• Managed medication storage, expiry monitoring, and quality control checks.
• Assisted in clinical pharmacy rounds and medication therapy adjustments.
• Handled insurance claims, coding, and reimbursement processes.

Pharmacist - Santosh Medical & Dental, College Hospital - Gaziabad, U.P.

(1998-09 - 2000-03)

Pharmacist - Puneet Medical Store C-4 Janak Puri - New Delhi 110058

(1997-07 - 1998-09)

Pharmacist - Govt. Head Quarter Hospital Periyakulam - Tamil Nadu

(1997-03 - 1997-06)

Diploma of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - Madras Medical Education

M.Com - Commerce - Madras Medical Education