HARDI DESAI

Responsible for conducting long-term medication reviews for chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and cholesterol, while assisting surgeries in achieving QOF targets and delivering safe patient care. Involved in the initial training and guidance of new pharmacists and currently upskilling in Type 2 Diabetes to competently prescribe oral GLP-1.

Managed long-term conditions including diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, and depression, conducting thorough medication reviews and processing repeat prescriptions with careful consideration of monitoring requirements. Counseled patients on minor ailments, prescribed appropriate medications, and actioned hospital letters and lab reports within competence.

Worked as an independent prescribing pharmacist, confidently conducting video and telephone consultations for managing long-term health conditions and prescribing. Competent in medication reviews, interpreting discharge and hospital letters, processing repeat prescriptions, and managing minor ailments, utilizing System One.

Acquired essential skills for safe and effective prescribing in primary care, conducting medication reviews for patients with chronic conditions like diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and depression. Revised discharge/referral letters and repeat prescriptions, performed face-to-face and virtual consultations, and documented notes electronically using System One.

Managed pharmacy operations, including staff organization, ordering, business management, and dispensing/checking prescriptions. Demonstrated strong communication skills, maintaining good relationships with GP surgeries.

Managed pharmacy operations as a relief pharmacist manager, overseeing dispensing, patient care, and staff supervision. Ensured compliance with regulations and maintained efficient workflow.

Gained comprehensive experience in community pharmacy, assisting in dispensing prescriptions and supplying pharmaceutical products while ensuring safety and clinical appropriateness. Counseled and advised patients, worked within legal and ethical frameworks, and developed management and leadership skills.

Screened prescriptions, managed stock, handled deliveries, and advised patients on over-the-counter medicines using WWHAM questions. Maintained shop floor conditions, operated tills, and organized controlled drug records.

Provided excellent customer service, assisted customers in product selection, and managed stockroom operations. Engaged in pleasant interactions with customers on the sales floor, operated tills for sales, refunds, and exchanges, and trained new employees on till operations.

Volunteered in a community pharmacy, observing pharmacists dispensing medicines, counseling patients on usage and side effects, and checking drug histories. Gained basic knowledge of prescription requirements and ensured product safety by checking expiry dates and organizing prescriptions for claims.

Assisted lab technicians in analyzing food samples using various chemistry techniques such as sodium analysis, HPLC, Gas chromatography, and Nitrogen analysis to determine nutritional values. Supported the team in carrying out tests and calculating results.

Completed a Master of Pharmacy degree, gaining comprehensive knowledge in pharmaceutical sciences and clinical practice. Developed skills essential for a registered pharmacist, including patient care and medication management.

Achieved A-LEVEL qualifications, including Chemistry, providing a strong foundation in scientific principles. Developed analytical and problem-solving skills essential for further academic pursuits.

Grade: A*-C

Completed GCSEs with grades A*-C, including core subjects like Maths and English. Gained foundational academic skills and knowledge across various subjects.