SAFOORA ASGHAR
Bolton
Summary
Experienced pharmacy professional with demonstrated success in retail positions and leadership roles seeking new professional challenge. Able to manage pharmacy operations with flexible and resourceful approach. Excellent recordkeeper proficient in administering immunisations and monitoring supplies.
Empathetic and energetic pharmacist with background in pharmaceutical dispensing, patient communications and inventory management. Experienced in conducting health and wellness screenings for high blood pressure and other common ailments.
Dedicated pharmacist with 10 years of experience. Demonstrated history of meeting company goals and promoting best practices. Thrives under pressure and adapts to challenges with ingenuity and resilience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Prescribing Pharmacist
Remote
Bolton
03.2025 - Current
- Independently prescribe GLP‑1 receptor agonists for weight management in line with national/local clinical protocols—monitoring safety, dosage adjustments, and patient response.
- Assess patient eligibility and medical suitability via one-to-one and remote consultations (phone/video), including risk‑benefit discussions and informed consent.
- Monitor treatment outcomes and safety, conducting regular follow-ups, adjusting medications based on efficacy/side effects.
Pharmacist
Boots Pharmacy
Bolton
12.2018 - 06.2025
- Managing both walk-in dispensary and the Care Home department ensuring all service level agreements are met.
- Safe and accurate dispensing of medication at a high-volume pharmacy ensuring all service level agreements are met.
- Delivering professional advice and information on a vast range of prescribed as well as non-prescribed medication.
- Checking and destroying expired medications, including controlled drugs.
- Patient record monitoring: with special attention to compliance and inappropriate therapy.
- Managed all necessary pharmacy files including prescription files, patient files and accredited services files in an organised manner.
- Delivery of services such as: Influenza vaccinations, smoking cessation, emergency hormonal contraception, Chlamydia screening and treatment, supervised consumption and needle exchange.
- Maximising the profitability of the store increasing services by 7% compared to last year.
- Managed and resolved any customer conflicts or complaints.
- Maintained a working relationship with the surgeries around the area and care homes ensuring any conflict is resolved and provide optimal care.
- Trained and supervised several trainee pre-registration pharmacists and pharmacy advisors to contribute to an efficient workplace.
- Completed detailed pharmaceutical research to ensure up-to-date knowledge of new medications.
- Provided comprehensive consultations with patients for improved understanding of their medication regimes.
- Maintained a clean and organised pharmacy, enhancing efficiency within the workplace.
- Established strong relationships with customers, fostering trust and loyalty.
- Undertook regular continuing professional development activities to maintain high professional standards.
- Handled complaints tactfully and efficiently; maintained customer satisfaction levels.
- Utilised expert knowledge and the pharmacy First service to clinically assess and treat patients in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
Trainee Independent Prescriber
St George's Surgery
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Specialised in managing and treating Ear, Nose & Throat conditions.
- Assessed and diagnosed patient conditions face to face and in remote consultations, leading to accurate treatment plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient care.
- Maintained comprehensive medical records for seamless continuation of care.
- Educated patients about their conditions and treatments to aid compliance with recommended regimens.
- Assessed patient thoroughly to obtain critical medical histories and relevant information.
- Examined patients to assess physical wellness and collect data regarding vital signs, respiratory health and overall wellbeing.
- Ordered diagnostic tests to gather data about patient conditions and inform treatment planning.
- Prescribed medication and monitored patient progress with clear patient records.
- Kept detailed, accurate patient notes for thorough medical records on EMIS.
Pharmacist
Cohens Chemist
05.2016 - 12.2018
- Safe and accurate dispensing of medication at a high-volume pharmacy
- Delivering professional advice and information on a vast range of prescribed as well as non-prescribed medication
- Checking and destroying expired medications, including controlled drugs
- Patient record monitoring: with special attention to compliance and inappropriate therapy
- Managed all necessary pharmacy files including prescription files, patient files and accredited services files in an organised manner
- Provision of Medicine Use Reviews (MUR) & New Medicine Service (NMS) and managed the team to ensure the targets for such services are met
- Delivery of services such as: Influenza vaccinations, smoking cessation, emergency hormonal contraception, Chlamydia screening and treatment, supervised consumption, needle exchange and champix supply
- Maximising the profitability of the branch
- Managed and resolved any customer conflicts or complaints
- Maintained a working relationship with the surgeries in the health centre and ensured any conflict is resolved
- Provided and supervised a pharmacy summer student
- Trained and supervised members of the team
Relief pharmacist
Cohens Chemist
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Safe and accurate dispensing of medication at a high-volume pharmacy
- Delivering professional advice and information on a vast range of prescribed as well as non-prescribed medication
- Checking and destroying expired medications, including controlled drugs
- Patient record monitoring: with special attention to compliance and inappropriate therapy
- Provision of Medicine Use Reviews (MUR) & New Medicine Service (NMS) and managed the team to ensure the targets for such services are met
Pre-registration pharmacist
Cohens Chemist
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Assisting in the dispensing of prescriptions and the supply of pharmaceutical products including controlled drugs and appliances ensuring safety and clinical appropriateness
- Responding to symptoms and recommending appropriate OTC medication
- Counselling and advising patients appropriately under supervision
- Developed good management, leadership, and communication skills to prepare for future role as a qualified pharmacist
- Communicated and liaised effectively with other members of the healthcare professions and built relationships with external organizations such as GP surgeries
- Ensured the smooth running of the branch in the manager's absence
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Independent Prescriber
University of Leicester
Leicester 09.2023 - 04.2024
A-levels - Chemistry (C), Biology (C), Sociology (B)
Turton High School Media Arts College
Bromley Cross, Bolton 01.2007 - 01.2009
GCSEs - A-B passes in 8 subjects including: mathematics, English and science.
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
01.2002 - 01.2007
Skills
- Conversationally fluent in Punjabi
- Conversationally fluent in Urdu
- Full, UK, clean driving licence
- Patient medication education
- Safety awareness
- Patient confidentiality
- Patient risk management
- Documentation abilities
- Ethical decision-making
- Drug interaction understanding
Custom
- I like to keep my mind and body in good shape. I have developed a meticulous exercise regime to improve general fitness. It entails working out three times a week.
- I enjoy reading the Pharmaceutical Journal, watching movies, cooking, and socialising with my friends and family.
Accomplishments
Best of the Best Area winner 2022
Best of the Best Regional Pharmacist winner 2023
Languages
Urdu
Fluent
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Prescribing Pharmacist
Remote
03.2025 - Current
Trainee Independent Prescriber
St George's Surgery
09.2023 - 03.2024
Certificate of Higher Education - Independent Prescriber
University of Leicester
09.2023 - 04.2024
Pharmacist
Boots Pharmacy
12.2018 - 06.2025
Pharmacist
Cohens Chemist
05.2016 - 12.2018
Relief pharmacist
Cohens Chemist
09.2015 - 05.2016
Pre-registration pharmacist
Cohens Chemist
07.2014 - 07.2015
A-levels - Chemistry (C), Biology (C), Sociology (B)
Turton High School Media Arts College
01.2007 - 01.2009
GCSEs - A-B passes in 8 subjects including: mathematics, English and science.
Madrasatul Imam Muhammad Zakariya
01.2002 - 01.2007
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