Accurate and efficient in dispensing of prescriptions and distribution of medications to the patients.
Provide education and counseling of medications to the patients namely how to administer the medications, sparing between eye medication like drops and ointments, possible allergic reactions would come out and how to manage them
Collaborate with the specialists and nurse assistant to provide optimal care to the patients to avoid drug related problems such as incorrect drug selection, over or under dose prescribed, inadequate compliance, under-treatment, missing adequate lab or non lab monitoring, lacking education and information and the presence of drug-related toxicity or adverse reactions
Answer the medication related queries raised by patients namely which eye medication should be applied first and what's next, sparing of concomitant medications e.g. doxycycline and alendronate due to prompting acid reflux, withhold the regular medications after a short course of new medication due to drug drug interaction
Stock management and medication ordering plus monitoring the temperature of fridge and the humidity of dispensary area.
Hospital Pharmacist
Slade Pharmacy Richmond - Epworth Hospital
Melbourne
02.2023 - 12.2023
1. Verify the medication order as shown in the medication chart to supply the dispensed medication for in-patients services and discharged patients.
2. Review the medication profile for discharged patients prepared by dispensing technicians.
3. Reviewing the interactions between admission related medications and pre-existing medications on the medication chart and consider to go for an alternative medication, cease it or use together but monitoring patients' health parameters such as vital signs, renal and liver function.
4. Answering the queries raised by ward nurse regarding the medication can be crushed, suitable diluents for the IV medications and Y-site compatibility
5. Identify the drug related problems such as missing therapy, double up, prescribing cascade due to side effects of one of pre-existing medications and tackling medication allergy such as penicillin allergy like delayed hypersensitivity to switch to other groups but immediate hypersensitivity to go for desensitization if there is no alternative to the patients to manage the infection.
6. Provide medication education and counseling to the patients and their carers
7. Conduct medication reconciliation and medication management plan at different transition of care (e.g. admission, wards stay and discharge)
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Janco Health Care Limited
Hong Kong
10.2021 - 02.2023
Updated in-depth trackers of approvals and submissions.
Gathered and analyzed scientific data to formulate explanations and arguments for drug office, Department of Health.
Liaised with distribution agreement with pharmaceutical companies overseas.
Pharmacist
Priceline Pharmacy Deewhy
Dee Why
05.2020 - 05.2021
Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
Reached out to doctors and healthcare providers to inquire about orders.
Monitored dispensation of controlled substances, including S8 and S4D & B medications through careful oversight and script legality.
Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
Trained individuals in how to use devices such as respiratory devices, insulin injection and blood thinning injection to promote optimal medical support.
Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories (e.g. S8 medications), reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
Intern Pharmacist
Priceline Pharmacy Deewhy
Dee Why
02.2019 - 05.2020
Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling to provide final verification of prescription.
Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
Answered patient questions and data requests.
Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce waste and eliminate backorders or overstock.
Regulatory Affairs Executive
Alcon Hong Kong Limited
Hong Kong
07.2016 - 02.2017
Submitted product applications and amendments to the regulatory agency, Drug Office Department of Health Hong Kong.
Gathered and analyzed scientific data to formulate explanations and arguments for regulatory authorities.
Evaluated changes to documents submitted to determine need for amendments such as package insert and labeling with Alcon global labeling team in the US.
Updated in-depth trackers of approvals and submissions.
Managed upkeep of regulatory electronic and hard copy filing systems and archives.
Addressed non-conformances and change controls to offer regulatory affairs updates to QA metrics.
Enforced regulatory affairs department compliance with agency requirements.
Monitored regulatory change required by new and revised laws and regulations, communicating complex protocols and determining operational impacts.
Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate
Fresenius Medical Care Asia Pacific
Hong Kong
07.2010 - 07.2016
Supervise new product applications such as hameodialysis solution and peritoneal dialysis solution as well as blood tubing system and variation submissions (e.g. Cat 1 & 3) to regulatory agencies across Asia Pacific including Australia.
Evaluated changes to documents submitted to determine need for amendments such as preparing tailored made drug master file, consumer medical information, product labeling for Asian Pacific Countries including Australia.
Gathered and analyzed scientific data to formulate explanations and arguments for regulatory authorities.
Updated in-depth trackers of approvals and renewal submissions for the whole Asia Pacific countries
Managed upkeep of regulatory electronic and hard copy filing systems and archives for Asia Pacific Region
Managed regulatory change required by new and revised laws and regulations, communicating complex requirements and identifying operational impacts.
Regulatory Affairs Associate
The International Medical Company Ltd
Hong Kong
04.2008 - 07.2010
Produced and filed applications of Teva Product Range and related documentation to the Drug Office, Department of Health Hong Kong
Evaluated changes to documents submitted to determine need for amendments such as package insert and labeling to satisfy with drug office's requirement.
Compiled and maintained regulatory documentation databases and systems and explained policies, regulations and procedures.
Managed upkeep of regulatory electronic and hard copy filing systems and archives.
Updated in-depth trackers of approvals and submissions.
Managed regulatory change required by new and revised laws and regulations, communicating complex requirements and identifying operational impacts.
Administrative Assistant
UMP Healthcare Limited
Hong Kong
12.2006 - 04.2008
Procuring medicines and consumables from suppliers.
Building the template of the medication database for the electronic prescribing system.
Providing assistance to the consultant pharmacist about training materials for nurses in the United Medical Practice
Liaise with suppliers ranging from local manufacturers and multi-national companies to agonize over the best sale terms for medications and consumables
Project Assistant
Department of Health, Tobacco Control Office
Hong Kong
12.2005 - 12.2006
Outlining the details of Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) to the government staff joining the NRT program.
Explaining the psychological and physical barriers many smokers are facing during the smoking cessation program.
Organizing a re-union day, where smokers who have abstained from their smoking habits and those who fail to quit their smoking habit are able to share their views in the course of smoking cessation.
Taking NRT program attendants' blood pressure, weight and carbon monoxide level by CO detector during each consultation.
Distributing pamphlets and souvenirs to the public either indoor or outdoor smoke free exhibitions
Education
M.D. - Master of Advanced Pharmacy
The University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Intern Training Program - Pharmacy
The University Of Sydney
Sydney
05.2020
Master of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
The University Of Sydney
Sydney
12.2018
Master of Medical Science - Pharmacology And Pharmacy
The University Of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
11.2012
BSc Hons in Pharm. Studies (2nd Hon (1st Class)) - Pharmaceutical Science
The University Of Sunderland
Hong Kong
03.2008
BSc in Pharm. Studies (Distinction) - Pharmaceutical Science
The University Of Sunderland
Hong Kong
11.2007
Diploma in Pharm. Sci (Credit) - Pharamceutical Science
HKU Space
Hong Kong
08.2005
Associate Degree - Biological Life Science
HKU Space Community College
Hong Kong
08.2004
Form 7 Science Graduates
SWCS CHAN PAK SHA SECONDARY SCHOOL
HONG KONG
07.2002
Skills
Microsoft Offices: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Language : English, Chinese and Mandarin
Professional Qualification
Registered Pharmacists, Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Hong Kong
Registered Pharmacists, Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Authority, Australia (General Registration)
Personal Information
Personal Particulars: , Gender - Male Age - 40 Date of Birth - 29 Apr 1982
Timeline
Registered Pharmacist
C-MER Medical Group
12.2023 - Current
Hospital Pharmacist
Slade Pharmacy Richmond - Epworth Hospital
02.2023 - 12.2023
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Janco Health Care Limited
10.2021 - 02.2023
Pharmacist
Priceline Pharmacy Deewhy
05.2020 - 05.2021
Intern Pharmacist
Priceline Pharmacy Deewhy
02.2019 - 05.2020
Regulatory Affairs Executive
Alcon Hong Kong Limited
07.2016 - 02.2017
Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate
Fresenius Medical Care Asia Pacific
07.2010 - 07.2016
Regulatory Affairs Associate
The International Medical Company Ltd
04.2008 - 07.2010
Administrative Assistant
UMP Healthcare Limited
12.2006 - 04.2008
Project Assistant
Department of Health, Tobacco Control Office
12.2005 - 12.2006
M.D. - Master of Advanced Pharmacy
The University of Hong Kong
Intern Training Program - Pharmacy
The University Of Sydney
Master of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
The University Of Sydney
Master of Medical Science - Pharmacology And Pharmacy
The University Of Hong Kong
BSc Hons in Pharm. Studies (2nd Hon (1st Class)) - Pharmaceutical Science
The University Of Sunderland
BSc in Pharm. Studies (Distinction) - Pharmaceutical Science
The University Of Sunderland
Diploma in Pharm. Sci (Credit) - Pharamceutical Science