Pooja Jadeja MPS[/caption]
To get through these tough tests, Ms Chhibber draws on her experience in the demanding world of dispensing medicines in a busy pharmacy. 
‘That's very similar to reading medicine labels, because there'll be some ingredients that we won't know or have never experienced. But then you consult formulary references or search for similar compounds, or a particular drug class or excipient,’ she said. ‘You rely back on the basics to get you through that particular challenge.’
‘That was one of the best things I've ever done which I would love to do again. I don’t think there was anyone who wasn’t paying attention or having a good time,’ she said. ‘It’s good to spice things up to keep it interesting.’
Now that Network 10 has just issued the casting call for the 
Jeremy Sparks, Pharmacist in Charge of 
Lachlan Menouhos, Pharmacist Manager of 
Mohamed Bassuny MPS, former Pharmacist Manager 
Case scenario
Naama, a 53-year-old female, presents at the pharmacy with some new prescriptions which include a blood pressure (BP) medicine and nicotine patches. She is ready to start her quit smoking journey but is unsure about lowering her blood pressure if it means taking pills. She recalls the doctor performing a heart health check and showing her a website which illustrated her risk of having a heart attack in the next 5 years, which she is very concerned about. She has a follow-up appointment with her GP in 3 months.
Other information you gather: Systolic BP 150, total cholesterol 3.9 mmol/L, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) 1.1 mmol/L, postcode 5670, Sri Lankan heritage. She is not on any medicines currently.
After reading this article, pharmacists should be able to:
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Introduction
A person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) depends on the combined effect of multiple risk factors. Risk assessment remains fundamental to the primary prevention of CVD.
Several risk factors contribute to an individual’s chances of developing CVD. These include1:
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