
Pranay Kotak
Specialisms:
Professional Qualifications & Memberships
Master of Pharmacy (MPharm), 2008
Registered Pharmacist – General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC No: 2067719)
Executive Diploma in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, 2017
Medico-Legal Training Certificate – University of Strathclyde, 2025
Profile
I am a UK-registered Community Pharmacist with over 16 years of clinical experience in NHS community pharmacy practice. My work involves clinical screening of prescriptions, patient counselling, supervision of dispensing processes, and application of professional and regulatory standards in day-to-day practice.
I have developed a strong focus on risk management, governance, and safe decision-making within community pharmacy settings.
My experience includes identifying medication-related risks, recognising red flag symptoms, and ensuring appropriate escalation where required.
I have completed formal medico-legal training with the University of Strathclyde (2025), with a focus on CPR Part 35 compliance and expert report writing. I provide independent, objective opinion in matters relating to breach of duty and standard of care within community pharmacy practice.
My Specialist Skills include:
Clinical screening and prescription appropriateness
Identification and management of medication-related risks
Dispensing accuracy and supervision standards
Responsible Pharmacist duties and delegation
Recognition of red flag symptoms and appropriate referral
Application of GPhC Standards for Pharmacy Professionals
Controlled drugs governance and regulatory compliance
Safeguarding responsibilities within community pharmacy
Communication with prescribers and healthcare professionals
Documentation standards, SOP adherence and audit processes
Risk management and systems-based analysis of pharmacy practice
