Mattiullah Abbasi

Conducted prescription evaluation for dosing accuracy, drug interactions, contraindications, duplicate therapy, and prescription completeness. Provided patient counseling on medication use, adherence, side effects, insulin pens, inhalers, anticoagulants, and chronic disease therapies. Performed pharmacist interventions by identifying and resolving prescription errors, dosing discrepancies, and drug-related problems with prescribers.

OPD PHARMACIST - ADVANCE INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL - ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

(2026-04 - 2026-06)

• Conducted prescription evaluation for dosing accuracy, drug interactions, contraindications, duplicate therapy, and prescription completeness.
• Provided patient counseling on medication use, adherence, side effects, insulin pens, inhalers, anticoagulants, and chronic disease therapies.
• Performed pharmacist interventions by identifying and resolving prescription errors, dosing discrepancies, and drug-related problems with prescribers.
• Managed controlled drugs and narcotic drugs dispensing according to legal regulations, SOPs, and documentation protocols.
• Assisted in OPD pharmacy compounding and extemporaneous preparation, including preperation, labeling, packaging, and dispensing customized formulations.
• Maintained critical medication inventory through stock monitoring, expiry checks, shortage management, and emergency item availability.
• Applied FIFO/FEFO inventory principles, stock reconciliation, and safe storage practices for temperature-sensitive and controlled medications.
• Supported overall OPD pharmacy operations, including dispensing workflow, patient queue management, billing coordination, and prescription processing.
• Ensured compliance with medication safety standards, pharmacy policies, and quality assurance procedures.
• Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and healthcare staff to optimize patient therapy outcomes and ensure safe medication use.

RETAIL PHARMACIST - BUSINESS OWNER - RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN

(2025-12 - 2026-04)

• Managed inventory, ensuring stock availability and minimizing wastage.
• Provided patient counselling on medication use and safety.
• Prevented medication errors through accurate prescription review.
• Ensured safe and accurate dispensing in coordination with healthcare professionals.

TRAINEE PHARMACIST - SHIFA INTERNATIONAL HOSPITAL - ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

(2025-11 - 2025-12)

• Completed structured rotations across inpatient, emergency, oncology, compounding, satellite, ambulatory care, and surgical pharmacy services.
• Conducted clinical review of inpatient medication orders, including allergy checks, laboratory monitoring, duplicate therapy identification, and dosing verification.
• Applied IV-to-oral conversion protocols, renal dose adjustments, pediatric dose calculations, and adult dose validation.
• Assisted in the dispensing and safety monitoring of high-alert medications (HAMs) and LASA drugs, in accordance with medication safety standards.
• Acquired hands-on experience in IV admixture, TPN calculations, aseptic techniques, clean-room operations, and basic chemotherapy compounding.
• Participated in emergency department pharmacy services, including preparation of emergency medications, antidote review, disaster trolley audits, and STAT order processing.
• Provided patient counseling in ambulatory and discharge settings, including education on insulin pens, inhaler techniques, and anticoagulant use.
• Trained in inventory management systems, including PAR levels, FIFO/FEFO principles, emergency stock control, and narcotic handling SOPs.
• Contributed to Drug and Poison Information Center (DPIC) activities, addressing drug information queries, toxicology cases, adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting, and clinical performance indicators.
• Developed understanding of chemotherapy protocols (BSA- and AUC-based dosing), extravasation management, and safe handling procedures.
• Gained exposure to clinical rounds, documentation standards, and interdisciplinary healthcare communication.
• Completed continuous assessments by clinical pharmacists, team leads, and residents, achieving an overall Grade A (Excellent).

RESEARCH ASSISTANT - SHIFA TAMEER-E-MILLAT UNIVERSITY - ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

(2025-08 - 2025-08)

• Worked under the supervision of an esteemed professor, gaining comprehensive hands-on training in molecular biology and biomedical research techniques.
• Performed DNA and RNA extraction using standard laboratory protocols, ensuring sample integrity and quality control.
• Conducted gel electrophoresis for nucleic acid separation and analysis, including preparation of gels and interpretation of results.
• Gained practical experience in quantitative PCR (qPCR) and reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) for gene expression and molecular analysis.
• Utilized SPSS software for data entry, statistical analysis, and interpretation of research data.
• Assisted in research data collection, documentation, and maintenance of experimental records in compliance with research standards.
• Acquired exposure to laboratory animal handling, adhering to ethical guidelines and standard operating procedures.

TRAINEE PHARMACIST - PAKISTAN INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (PIMS) - ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

(2025-01 - 2025-02)

• Completed clinical exposure across inpatient services, outpatient departments (OPD), cardiac pharmacy, pediatric hospital settings, and hospital pharmacy stores, gaining comprehensive hands-on experience in patient-centered pharmaceutical care.
• Participated in medication management and clinical interventions, including prescription review, dose verification, and monitoring for drug interactions and adverse effects.
• Assisted in patient care activities, collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support safe and effective medication use across diverse patient populations.
• Gained experience in specialized pharmacy services, particularly in cardiology and pediatrics, with attention to age- and condition-specific pharmacotherapy considerations.
• Acquired practical training in hospital store and inventory management, including stock control, receipt and issuance of medicines, FIFO/FEFO practices, documentation, and coordination with clinical areas.
• Strengthened skills in interdisciplinary communication, clinical documentation, and patient safety practices across inpatient, outpatient, and pharmacy operations.

INTERN PHARMACIST (COMMUNITY) - RAJA JEE PHARMACY - RAWALPINDI, PAKISTAN

(2021-11 - 2021-12)

• Worked in a community (retail) pharmacy, gaining practical experience in the day-to-day operations and management of a retail pharmacy setting.
• Assisted in dispensing prescription and over-the-counter medications, ensuring appropriate storage conditions and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Gained hands-on experience in medicine storage, inventory control, ordering, and stock replenishment, including expiry monitoring and proper shelving practices.
• Interacted directly with patients to assess basic healthcare needs, provide medication guidance, and support rational use of medicines.
• Developed an understanding of patient behavior, adherence challenges, and customer service, contributing to improved patient satisfaction and pharmacy workflow.

EVENT MANAGER - SHIFA STUDENT COUNCIL (SSC) - ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN

(2025-02 - 2025-12)

• Actively organized and coordinated Shifa Grand Carnival 1.0 and 2.0, contributing to large-scale event planning, logistics, and team coordination.
• Played a key role in organizing World Pharmacists Day celebrations, promoting awareness of the pharmacy profession and healthcare innovation.
• Coordinated Naat and Qira’at competitions, demonstrating strong organizational, cultural, and interpersonal skills.
• Assisted in organizing multiple academic seminars and workshops on robotics, pharmacy innovation, health promotion initiatives (Health Pill), and career counseling, facilitating student engagement and professional development.
• Planned and participated in recreational trips and team-building activities, fostering collaboration, morale, and community spirit among participants.
• Developed competencies in event management, leadership, communication, and teamwork through active involvement in academic, professional, and extracurricular activities.

EVENT MANAGER - RED CRESCENT PAKISTAN IN COLLABORATION WITH SSC - PAKISTAN

(2025-07)

• Collaborated with Red Crescent Pakistan to organize and manage blood donation camps, overseeing logistics, donor registration, and safety protocols.
• Assisted in awareness campaigns to educate participants on voluntary blood donation and eligibility.
• Gained experience in team coordination, community outreach, and event management through active participation in public health initiatives.

VOLUNTEER/MEMBER - ALL PAKISTAN STUDENT UNION (APSU) - PAKISTAN

(2025-09 - 2025-09)

• Volunteered in plantation drives, contributing to environmental conservation and community awareness initiatives.
• Participated in the 45th Free Medical and Health Camp, assisting in patient care, medication distribution, and health promotion activities.
• Supported expired medication management, ensuring safe collection, disposal, and compliance with regulatory guidelines.

VOLUNTEER/MEMBER - STATIC HEALTH INTERNATIONAL - STMU - PAKISTAN

(2025-07 - 2025-11)

• Volunteered at a Mental Health Café, assisting in awareness, support activities, and community engagement for mental well-being.
• Participated in a PCOS Awareness Walk with Static Health International, promoting women’s health education and advocacy initiatives.

VOLUNTEER/EVENT MANAGER - AL-HUDA INTERNATIONAL WELFARE FOUNDATION - PAKISTAN

(2025-10)

• Served as a pharmacist at Alhuda Free Medical Camp, managing medication dispensing, patient counseling, and pharmaceutical care for camp attendees.
• Ensured safe and accurate drug administration, maintained inventory, and supported healthcare teams in providing quality patient services.

DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (PHARM-D) - Anatomy, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacy Practice, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University (2021-02 - 2025-12)

INTERMEDIATE - FSc Pre-Medical - OPF Boys College (2018-08 - 2020-05)

MATRIC - Siddeeq Public School (2015-04 - 2017-03)