Xolani Sikhakhane

Dedicated and detail-oriented Registered Pharmacist with experience in both hospital and district-level public health settings. Skilled in pharmaceutical care, dispensing, stock management, clinical ward rounds, counselling, and regulatory compliance. Committed to promoting rational medicine use and patient safety.

Experienced retail pharmacist with the solid background in high volume pharmacy environments, including extensive use of Unisolv, ProPharm, and Leap systems. Adept at managing dispensary operations, supervising staff, maintaining stock levels, and providing excellent customer service. Committed to ensuring safe, ethical, and patient-focused pharmaceutical care in line with SAPC and GPP standards.

Responsible Pharmacist - CASTLE ROCK PHARMACY

• Serving as the Responsible Pharmacist, ensuring full compliance with pharmacy regulations, GPP and professional standards
• Overseeing daily pharmacy operations, dispensing, and patient counselling
• Managing pharmacy staff and ensuring safe medication practices

Locum Pharmacist - CLICKS PHARMACY (NEWCASTLE MALL)

• Providing locum services across various Clicks Pharmacy branches
• Dispensing medication using LEAP pharmacy system and offering patient counselling services
• Locum registration number: 2088385

Locum Pharmacist - MEDIRITE NEWCASTLE (Checkers Pharmacy)

• Providing locum services at Medirite branches
• Working on UniSolv pharmacy systems
• Ensuring accurate dispensing, stock control, and customer service

Pharmacist - ISANDLWANA PHARMACY

(2023-11-01 - 2025-05-05)

• Ensure the pharmacy operates in a full compliance with SAPC, Medicines and Related Substances Act, Pharmacy Act, and other applicable legislation
• Maintain proper record-keeping of prescriptions, invoices, Schedule 5 & 6 registers, and Schedule 2 sales
• Ensure valid licences, SAPC registration certificates, and pharmacy permits are up to date and visible
• Handle medicine substitutions and authorizations according to medical aid and legal requirements
• Ensure proper ordering, storage, and handling of pharmaceuticals
• Maintain stock levels, prevent stock-outs, and monitor expiry dates
• Conduct monthly stock takes, manage schedule 5/6 drug books, and reconcile variances
• Monitor cold chain compliance for temperature-sensitive products
• Address customer complaints professionally and resolve operational issues
• Ensure pharmacovigilance protocols are followed, including proper documentation of adverse effects
• Prepare for and cooperate with SAPC inspections and submit reports where required
• Medical Aid and System operations

Community Service Pharmacist - Albert Nzula District Hospital, Kopanong District, Free State

(2022-03-01 - 2023-02-28)

• Dispensed ARVs, chronic and acute medications in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Managed pharmacy stock using RxSolution and conducted monthly stock counts
• Participated in clinical ward rounds with medical teams
• Provided medication counselling patients and families
• Ensured adherence to GPP and hospital SOPs
• Assisted with vaccine supply for primary healthcare clinics within the district

Pharmacist Intern - Emmaus District Hospital, KZN, Department of Health

(2021-01 - 2021-12)

• Rotated through outpatient, inpatient, dispensary, and ward stock units
• Performed medicine stock control, ordering, and expiry checks
• Compounded extemporaneous preparations and reconstituted antibiotics
• Provided patient counselling on ART, TB, and chronic medication adherence
• Gained experience in pharmacovigilance and ADR reporting
• Assisted in training pharmacy assistants and students

Bachelor of Pharmacy - BPharm - University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban (2017 - 2020)

Professional Master's Degree - Advance in Applied Phytotherapy - TECH Global University, Andorra (2023 - 2024)

Bachelor of Science - Applied Chemistry - University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban (2006 - 2010)

Post Graduate Certificate in Education - PGCE - University of KwaZulu Natal, Durban (2011 - 2011)