AUGUSTINE DANQUAH AMOAKO

• In Charge of Compounding Unit of the Pharmacy responsible for extemporaneous preparation of paediatric syrups, other external dermatological creams.
• Train Pharmacy Interns and students.
• Supervise and participate in daily dispensing including prescription vetting.
• Counselling patient on drug therapy, medical devices usage and proper dieting and exercise at the Tuberculosis and Anti-retroviral Therapy clinic.
• Provide pharmacological information to other healthcare professional.
• Liaised with doctors to develop medication plan for patient.
• Key Achievements

• Revive the dormant compounding unit of the pharmacy division.

• Expanded the list of preparations done at the compounding unit of the pharmacy division.

• Formulated Syrup Clindamycin from the capsule with a good stability profile.

• Formulated Syrup Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine from tablets during Covid-19.

• Perform independent research.
• Conduct Structure Activity Relationship to improve pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of lead compounds.
• Design and conduct multistep synthesis of small molecules or drug candidates.
• Characterize synthesized compounds by NMR and LCMS.
• Conduct Scientific literature searches using database such as Scifinder, Reaxys.
• Maintain an accurate and current record of experimental results in an electronic laboratory book.
• Participate in research group and project meetings and communicate research results to the supervisor accurately and timely.
• Participate in departmental seminars.
• Maintain high standards of laboratory safety in compliance with Good Laboratory Practice.

• Lead, coordinate and direct the manufacturing of all products and production.
• Ensure effective and efficient use of available resources to manufacture products.
• Monitor production activities and ensure compliance with cGMP.
• Organizes pilot scale trials of products under development.
• Manage workforce of production department and ensure that staff are motivated and capable of achieving the day-to-day activities and long-term goals.
• Ensure implementation and sustained adherence to quality, safety and SOP procedures.
• Ensures conformance of manufacturing processes
  with organizational objectives and policies.
• Key Achievements.

• Passed all GMP inspections conducted by the Food and Drugs Authority Ghana.

• Revised the Batch Manufacturing Record and Batch Packaging Records to include critical information to improve product quality.

• Revised various product formulas to improve percentage yield and product quality.

• Coordinated medication management workflows for enhanced business efficiency.
• Maximised pharmacy teams' productivity through strategic staff planning.
• Managed prescribing and distribution systems to meet operational needs.
• Maintained safe temperature-controlled drug storage systems.
• Monitored emerging technologies for value-add opportunities within pharmacy services.
• Coached and mentored student pharmacists in patient care.
• Led equitable, compliant patient-centred pharmacy services.
• Managed stock within set minimum and maximum levels to serve customers without over-extending finances.
• Pursued new business opportunities by forging strong networks and contacting potential buyers.
• Received prescriptions and checked against medical histories, safeguarding patient health and safety.
• Supplied non-prescription medicines, diagnostic and therapeutic aids, providing advice to customers on effective usage.
• Advised patients on drug incompatibility and contraindications, minimising likelihood of ill effects.
• Trained and mentored high-performing pharmacy support technicians.

• Delivered exceptional customer service by addressing patient queries promptly.
• Worked closely with the team during busy periods, ensuring high levels of service delivery despite increased workload.
• Ensured accurate dispensing with strict adherence to protocols.
• Managed inventory effectively, reducing wastage whilst ensuring availability of necessary drugs at all times.
• Collaborated with senior pharmacists, enhancing learning experience.
• Advised patients on dosage schedules to ensure correct usage of medications.
• Assisted in administration tasks such as billing and record-keeping for smooth pharmacy operations.
• Improved patient understanding by providing detailed medication information.
• Assisted in formulating individualised treatment plans for optimal results.
• Provided clinical information to patients to facilitate correct use of medications.
• Supported team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver smooth clinical and distributive service.
• Received and unpacked incoming stock, checking inventory against invoice.
• Maintained organised work spaces to aid team efficiency in customer-facing environment.
• Worked under guidance of pharmacist to prepare compounds and dispense medications.
• Dispensed medication accurately against customer prescriptions.
• Monitored and ordered pharmacy supplies to meet customer demand.

• Reviewed content of all drug packaging and labelling to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Utilized Electronic Medical Record to monitor pharmacy inventory, promptly reordering low-stock supplies to prevent stock-outs.
• Compounded and dispensed medication and other pharmaceutical preparations in compliance with legal, ethical and professional standards of pharmacy practice.
• Monitored and counselled chronic disease patients, maximizing treatment efficacy by the support of the supervising pharmacist.
• Ensured safe and secure storage of all medicines and hospital supplies.
• Stayed up to date on pharmacy regulations, treatments and developments in research and design, continuously improving professionally.

• Documents and code received dossiers.
• Receives and Store product sample for registration.
• Preparation of dossiers for Dossier Evaluation Committee meeting.
• Assists in organizing Dossier Evaluation Committee meetings.
• Responsible for maintaining Drug Register.
• Responsible for receipt and storage of drug sample for registration.