Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
RESEARCH
REFERENCES
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Tabitha Medara

Tarneit,VIC

Summary

Dedicated Clinical Pharmacist with 5+ years of experience in clinical settings, specialising in patient-centred care and the safe management of medicinal cannabis products. Proficient in controlling inventory and managing site relationships, with a strong commitment to participant safety and regulatory compliance. Committed to enhancing clinical outcomes by applying expertise to support innovative and high-quality pharmacy services.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Managing Pharmacist

Deer Park Dispensary
06.2025 - Current
  • Oversaw all dispensary operations as the responsible pharmacist, ensuring compliance with Australian regulatory and legal requirements for medicinal cannabis dispensing and controlled substances.
  • Led and mentored a team of pharmacists and dispensary staff, fostering professional growth and maintaining a high standard of patient-centred care.
  • Implemented inventory and procurement strategies to reduce waste, optimise stock levels of high-cost cannabis medicines, and maximise cost efficiency.
  • Developed and refined workflow processes that improved service delivery, reduced turnaround times, and enhanced the overall patient experience.
  • Acted as the primary liaison with prescribers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, ensuring seamless coordination and adherence to strict reporting obligations.

Medicinal Cannabis Pharmacist

Better Leaf
11.2024 - 05.2025
  • Specialised in dispensing and counselling patients on medicinal cannabis therapies, tailoring treatment options to individual clinical needs and ensuring compliance with Australian regulations.
  • Provided comprehensive education to patients on dosage forms, administration techniques, potential side effects, and safe storage of cannabis medicines.
  • Collaborated with prescribers and healthcare providers to optimise treatment plans, resolve therapy issues, and support continuity of care.
  • Monitored for drug interactions and contraindications, improving patient safety and therapeutic outcomes.
  • Contributed to dispensary operations by streamlining processes, supporting accurate record-keeping, and maintaining compliance with evolving regulatory frameworks for medicinal cannabis.

Clinical Pharmacist

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
07.2024 - 10.2024
  • Delivered comprehensive cancer pharmacy services, optimising drug safety and enhancing patient outcomes through innovative practices.
  • Educated trial participants about specialised medicinal cannabis prescriptions, potential side effects and the importance of adherence.
  • Provided evidence-based recommendations and engaged in ongoing education to integrate the latest advancements into clinical practice.
  • Facilitated positive relationships with multidisciplinary teams, providing crucial pharmaceutical knowledge to ensure trial success.
  • Maintained pharmacy guidelines to ensure proper administration and inventory of S8 medicines.

Clinical Trials Pharmacist

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
12.2018 - 04.2023
  • Liaised with investigators, sponsors and trial coordinators to manage progress of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, study protocols and regulatory requirements.
  • Oversaw the management of Investigational Products across Phases I-III clinical trials, including ordering, dispensing, storage, accountability, and destruction.
  • Managed the preparation and timely collection of essential regulatory documentation from study initiation to study close-out, including temperature excursion reports, patient consent forms, training records and budgets.
  • Managed the integration and operation of IXRS for patient dispensation, patient returns and drug supply management.
  • Manufactured cytotoxic drugs in a sterile environment, adhering strictly to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Managed high-cost pharmaceuticals, securing reimbursements for PBS claims and effectively handling medicine shortages and inventory.

Education

Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice -

MONASH UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) -

MONASH UNIVERSITY

Skills

  • Medication Therapy Management and Patient Safety
  • Patient Education & Counselling
  • Regulatory Compliance and Documentation
  • S8 Dispensation and Labelling
  • Clinical Research and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Powerpoint, Excel, Word)
  • Relationship Building & Stakeholder Management
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Certification

MONASH UNIVERSITY

2024

Credentialed Clinical Educator


PETER MACCULLUM CANCER CENTRE

2024

Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

Timeline

Managing Pharmacist

Deer Park Dispensary
06.2025 - Current

Medicinal Cannabis Pharmacist

Better Leaf
11.2024 - 05.2025

Clinical Pharmacist

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
07.2024 - 10.2024

Clinical Trials Pharmacist

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
12.2018 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) -

MONASH UNIVERSITY

Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice -

MONASH UNIVERSITY

RESEARCH

“Pretty (Effective) in Pink” 

Digoxin- specific Antibody for Pink Oleander Poisoning.

A case study presentation at the annual SHPA conference, highlighting innovative treatment strategies in clinical toxicology.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

Tabitha Medara