Lubna Iqbal

• Independently assessed and managed patients prescribed GLP-1 medications for weight management following NICE guidelines.
• Verified patient identity and clinical information, including medical history, medications, and current health status.
• Reviewed patient records to identify contraindications, drug interactions, medications, potential risks, ensuring safe prescribing according to SOP's.
• Prescribed and titrated GLP-1 therapies, adjusting dosage based on individual patient factors such as weight, co-morbidities, and treatment response.
• Delivered ongoing patient follow-up remotely, monitoring progress, managing side effects, and optimising treatment outcomes.
• Maintained accurate and compliant clinical documentation in line with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Use different multifaceted platforms to liaise with patients and multidisciplinary team.

•Built on IP qualification through focused CPD and clinical exposure, enabling independent prescribing of GLP-1 therapies.

•Independently assess, diagnose, and initiate treatment plans for patients with type 2 diabetes and/or obesity. •

Safely prescribe GLP-1 receptor agonists (e.g., Semaglutide, Liraglutide), ensuring alignments with NICE guidelines and local protocols.

•Monitor efficacy, tolerability, ad safety of GLP-1 therapies through regular patient reviews and clinical parameters (e.g. HbA1c, weight, renal function).

•Provide structured counselling and support on lifestyle modification and injection technique.

• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring smooth running of the pharmacy.
• Implemented new pharmacy services for improved patient care.
• Liaised with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Maintained confidentiality and privacy whilst handling sensitive patient data .
• Increased staff competency through provision of regular training and development sessions.
• Executed administrative duties including Information governance, GDPR data protection procedures and complaints management.

• Increased staff competency through provision of regular training and development sessions.
• Ensured patient safety by accurately dispensing medications.
• Conducted regular stock checks, ensuring optimal inventory levels.
• Achieved high standards of service by implementing quality control measures.
• Streamlined workflow processes to improve pharmacy operations.
• Liaised with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Implemented new pharmacy services for improved patient care.

• Advised patients on potential side effects or interactions with other drugs; increased awareness.
• Improved patient satisfaction with thorough advice on over-the-counter treatments.
• Optimised workflow processes to enhance productivity within the team.
• Handled complaints tactfully and efficiently; maintained customer satisfaction levels.