Ketan Shah

A highly experienced and knowledgeable Senior Pharmacist with over 32 years of retail pharmacy management experience in Ahmedabad. Proven expertise in dispensing, procurement, inventory control, handling of generic and scheduled drugs, patient counseling, and adherence to regulatory standards. Adept at streamlining operations, managing vendor relationships, and providing customer-centric services.

Seeking a full-time pharmacist role in a hospital, retail chain, clinical setup, etc. to apply practical knowledge and contribute to patient care and compliance.

Owner & Senior Pharmacist at Mahavir Medicines (1993-01 – Present)

Self-Owned Retail Pharmacy

• Successfully ran and managed an independent retail pharmacy for over three decades.
• Handled procurement and stocking of 3000+ SKUs including critical scheduled drugs.
• Ensured 100% compliance with drug control laws and record-keeping under Schedule H & X.
• Counseled thousands of patients on medication usage, side effects, and dosage precautions.
• Built and retained a large, loyal customer base through personalized support and trust.
• Implemented FIFO inventory control practices, minimizing expiry-related losses.
• Liaised with 20+ suppliers, negotiated competitive pricing, and ensured uninterrupted supply.
• Supervised junior staff in billing, stocking, and store cleanliness, maintaining NABH-relevant standards.

Diploma in Pharmacy ( D. Pharm ) LM College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad (1989) T.Y. B.Sc. – CU Shah science College, Ahmedabad,Gujarat (1993)