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Melinda Laubscher

Melinda Laubscher

Pharmacist
Potchefstroom

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist

Medfour
Potchefstroom
05.2021 - 01.2023
  • Compilation of eCTD Baseline
  • Submission of e-Submission and eCTD variations according to SAHPRA Guidelines
  • Compile new product submissions according to current SAHPRA guidelines
  • Compile CTD conversions and Post-registration amendment documentation in accordance with applicable regulations which includes translating regulatory requirements into practical, workable submissions
  • Collect all information/specifications required for amendment compilations
  • Update professional and patient information leaflets as per guidelines
  • Compile safety updates and responses to SAHPRA's committee recommendations
  • Communicate with Principals to obtain information for submission to SAHPRA
  • Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Pharmacist

Life Healthcare
Klerksdorp
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Evaluated and monitored laboratory data to drive safe and effective medication therapy.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.
  • Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
  • Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.

Clinical Pharmacist

Netcare Jakaranda
Pretoria
05.2012 - 10.2020
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
  • Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Educated patients on proper medication use.
  • Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Medication Safety Program – Implementation of a Medication Safety Program in the hospital. Promote quality use of medication by carrying out interventions to improve medication therapy. Prepare and present 4 Medication Safety Meetings per annum.

Clinical Research – Unblinded (Part Time)

EMMED Research
Pretoria
08.2019 - 09.2020
  • Maintain and update Site Master Files
  • Drug Reconstitution
  • Drug Reconciliation
  • Maintain blindness of Investigational Product (IP)
  • Receive, Store, Order and Monitor IP
  • Recruitment of study participants

Education

Quad Pharma Certificate - Basic Medicine Registration Course

Quad Pharma
Johannesburg
04.2019 - 04.2019

GCP Certificate - Academic Advance - GCP

Wits Health
Johannesburg
06.2018 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Clinical Pharmacy

Sefako Makgatho Health Science University
Pretoria North
01.2015 - 01.2019

B.Pharm - Pharmacy

Pharmacy
Potchefstroom
01.2005 - 12.2009

Skills

    Regulatory Dossiers - eCTD

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References

Elsie Ferreira 

Pharmacist - Medfour

(+27) 449 1982


Annecke Barnard

Pharmacy Manager - Life Anncron Hospital

(+27) 82 347 4334


Liezl Jacobs

Pharmacy Manager - Netcare Jakaranda Hospital

(+27) 82 413 9591

Timeline

Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist

Medfour
05.2021 - 01.2023

Pharmacist

Life Healthcare
10.2020 - 05.2021

Clinical Research – Unblinded (Part Time)

EMMED Research
08.2019 - 09.2020

Quad Pharma Certificate - Basic Medicine Registration Course

Quad Pharma
04.2019 - 04.2019

GCP Certificate - Academic Advance - GCP

Wits Health
06.2018 - 06.2018

Master of Science - Clinical Pharmacy

Sefako Makgatho Health Science University
01.2015 - 01.2019

Clinical Pharmacist

Netcare Jakaranda
05.2012 - 10.2020

B.Pharm - Pharmacy

Pharmacy
01.2005 - 12.2009
Melinda LaubscherPharmacist