Oversee the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy compounding laboratory, including prescription processing, inventory management, final product review, and patient counseling.
Manage the pharmacy's administrative and operational activities to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
Perform pharmaceutical calculations and develop, verify, and execute compounding formulations in accordance with established standards and patient-specific requirements.
Formulate and compound a wide range of customized dosage forms, including ointments, creams, gels, solutions, suspensions, troches, capsules, sublingual tablets, and suppositories.
Develop and maintain Master Formulation Records (MFRs), prescription-specific formulation records, and other required compounding documentation.
Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date records relating to pharmacy operations, compounding activities, quality assurance, and regulatory requirements.
Develop, implement, and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the compounding laboratory.
Conduct quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure the safety, quality, accuracy, and consistency of compounded preparations.
Ensure compliance with applicable Malaysian Ministry of Health (KKM) laws, regulations, standards, and pharmacy requirements.
Supervise and support pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and assistants, including staff training, competency development, performance management, discipline, and productivity.
Provide training and guidance to licensed pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians/assistants involved in compounding activities.
Investigate and assist in resolving compounding, formulation, operational, and quality-related issues.
Collaborate with inventory management to ensure the continuous availability of medications, active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, packaging materials, and other compounding supplies.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the laboratory collection centre, ensuring smooth and efficient collection processes.
Participate in educational and professional development activities, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced training programs, talks, seminars, symposiums, and other educational initiatives.
Provide patient counseling and professional guidance on the appropriate use, administration, storage, and handling of compounded medications.
