Merriel Labos

A dedicated and detail-oriented BS Pharmacy graduate and October 2026 board passer with growing knowledge in pharmacology, dispensing, and patient care. Passionate about applying what I’ve learned in real-life settings to help ensure safe and effective use of medicines. Eager to develop my skills further, contribute to quality healthcare, and practice with integrity and professionalism.

Industrial Pharmacy Internship at Herbanext Laboratories, Inc. (2025-07 – 2025-08)

• Executed HPTLC and TLC techniques for accurate chemical profiling and quality control of pharmaceutical samples.
• Performed microbial testing via Aerobic Plate Counts (APC) to ensure product safety and quality compliance.
• Assisted in production manufacturing while strictly adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Institutional Pharmacy at Davao Save Here Pharmacy (2025-08 – 2025-09)

• Supported safe medication use by reviewing prescriptions for completeness, correct dosage, and potential dispensing errors.
• Assisted pharmacists in preparing, labeling, and organizing medications in accordance with institutional standards.
• Facilitated seamless transitions between in-patient and out-patient services by accurately processing medication orders and verifying patient identification.

Public Health Internship at Reproductive Health Wellness Center (2025-09 – 2025-10)

• Provided support in public health programs focusing on HIV and tuberculosis patients through coordinated clinic-based services.
• Supported medication dispensing and treatment monitoring under the supervision of healthcare professionals.
• Participated in community medical caravans by assisting in medication dispensing and providing basic patient counseling under the guidance of licensed healthcare professionals.

Community Pharmacy at Rose Pharmacy (2025-10 – 2025-12)

• Assisted in medication dispensing and prescription screening to ensure correct drug, dose, and dosage form.
• Provided basic patient counseling on proper medication use, dosing schedules, and storage instructions.
• Supported inventory management by monitoring stock levels, checking expiration dates, and organizing shelves.
• Helped in receiving pharmaceutical deliveries and verifying quantities, batch numbers, and expiry dates.
• Performed repacking and labeling of medicines in compliance with community pharmacy standards.

Hospital Pharmacy at Davao Medical School Foundation Inc. (2025-10 – 2025-12)

• Reconstituted parenteral medications and oral suspensions using aseptic techniques, accurately calculating diluent volumes and infusion rates.
• Participated in daily clinical pharmacy rounds with clinical pharmacists, reviewing patient charts, monitoring drug therapies, and identifying potential drug interactions or dosage adjustments.
• Assisted in unit-dose dispensing and prescription screening to ensure patient safety, accurate dosages, and correct drug administration routes.
• Managed high-cost pharmaceuticals and specialized medications by tracking stock movements, monitoring storage conditions, and minimizing inventory shrinkage.
• Participated in end-of-shift patient endorsement, presenting critical patient profiles, outstanding medication orders, and clinical updates to oncoming pharmacy personnel to ensure continuity of care.

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy – University of Mindanao