Dario Briski
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Experienced pharmacist with demonstrated history of working in the community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry, research and regulatory affairs. Skilled in customer services, pharmacy practice in community and hospital pharmacy. Strong professional background with work experience as registered pharmacist in Croatia, New Zealand and Australia with current role as CEO of Croatian Pharmaceutical Society. Experienced pharmacist with several years working in diverse retail and hospital platforms. Skilled at analyzing doctor notes and prescriptions to ensure timely and effective processing of orders. Strongly committed to regulatory compliance and data accuracy.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist under supervision
Lincoln Mall Pharmacy
Lincoln
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently to customers and healthcare providers.
- Provided drug information and counseling to patients regarding prescriptions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient care plans.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
- Provided education and guidance on over-the-counter medications, supplements, and health maintenance.
CEO
Croatian Pharmaceutical Society
Zagreb, Croatia
05.2019 - 11.2025
- Organisation and planning of pharmacists’ professional education, symposiums, conferences and congresses.
- Overlooking publication of one professional and one scientific journal, leading and navigating 14 professional sections that are part of CPS, cooperation with different pharmacy and health institutions.
- Developing and implementing new pharmacy practices within community and hospital pharmacies.
Pharmacist, part time
Pharmacy (Ljekarna) Frebel
Zagreb, Croatia
05.2019 - 08.2025
- Part time pharmacist duties, mainly in afternoon hours and during the weekend to maintain professional knowledge of practical pharmacy work and licencing.
Pharmacist
Pharmacy (Ljekarna) Frebel
Zagreb, Croatia
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Dispensing, patient counselling, stock ordering in busy central city pharmacy.
Hospital Pharmacy Manager
Ramsay Pharmacy
Benowa, Australia
06.2016 - 10.2017
- Management of busy hospital pharmacy, coordination of pharmacy services with hospital wards, education of pharmacy and hospital staff, weekly and monthly reports.
- Close cooperation with hospital Medical Director and responsible to regional Pharmacy Manager.
Pharmacy Manager
Amcal Pharmacy Ormeau
Ormeau, Australia
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Managing daily run of the pharmacy including staff management, dispensary, stock ordering, dispensing, patient counselling and vaccination.
Pharmacy Manager
Grice Ave Pharmacy
Paradise Point, Australia
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Running medium size pharmacy with high volume of prescriptions, 50+ patients with Webster packs.
- Staff performance interviews, employing new staff, responsible for overall run of the business.
Dispensary Manager
Terry White Chemist
Runaway Bay, Australia
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Responsible for smooth run of the busy dispensary with very high prescription volume in shopping mall pharmacy setting.
- Organising weekly dose packs from outside source, performing medication checks (MMRs), responsible for Pharmacy Guild requirements for Good Pharmacy Practice.
Pharmacy Manager
Grice Ave Pharmacy
Paradise Point, Australia
08.2004 - 06.2012
- Running medium size pharmacy with high volume of prescriptions, 50+ patients with Webster packs.
- Staff performance interviews, employing new staff, responsible for overall run of the business.
Pharmacy Manager
Banora Chemist
Banora Point, Australia
12.2003 - 08.2004
- Day to day managing small pharmacy with high number of methadone patients.
- Dispensing, patients counselling and organisational jobs.
Pharmacist in charge
Shorecare Pharmacy
Milford, New Zealand
04.2003 - 12.2003
- Work organisation in busy environment with high volume of prescriptions in pharmacy open till 11pm.
- Staff performance interviews and staff shifts organisation.
- Dispensing and patient counselling.
Pharmacist in charge
MediCentre Pharmacy
Henderson, New Zealand
06.2002 - 04.2003
- Work organisation in busy environment with high volume of prescriptions, planning, checking and organising distribution for weekly Webster packs, methadone dispensing overview.
- Staff performance interviews and staff shift organisation.
- Dispensing and patient counselling.
Pharmacist
Golf Road Pharmacy
Auckland, New Zealand
08.1999 - 06.2002
- Maintained a high level of professionalism and productivity while working in a fast-paced pharmacy environment and under pressure.
- Main features: dispensing, methadone program, checking weekly (Webster) packs for 7 rest homes.
- Dispensing and patient counselling.
Education
MPharm -
School of Pharmacy, University of Zagreb
Zagreb, CroatiaSkills
- Patient counselling
- Dispensing
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
- Professional educator
- Medication checks
- Good Pharmacy Practice
Personal Information
- Title: Pharmacist
- Date of Birth: 08/31/62
- Nationality: New Zealander
- Place of Birth: Zadar, Croatia
Timeline
Pharmacist under supervision
Lincoln Mall Pharmacy
09.2025 - 12.2025
CEO
Croatian Pharmaceutical Society
05.2019 - 11.2025
Pharmacist, part time
Pharmacy (Ljekarna) Frebel
05.2019 - 08.2025
Pharmacist
Pharmacy (Ljekarna) Frebel
10.2018 - 05.2019
Hospital Pharmacy Manager
Ramsay Pharmacy
06.2016 - 10.2017
Pharmacy Manager
Amcal Pharmacy Ormeau
09.2015 - 06.2016
Pharmacy Manager
Grice Ave Pharmacy
09.2014 - 09.2015
Dispensary Manager
Terry White Chemist
06.2012 - 09.2014
Pharmacy Manager
Grice Ave Pharmacy
08.2004 - 06.2012
Pharmacy Manager
Banora Chemist
12.2003 - 08.2004
Pharmacist in charge
Shorecare Pharmacy
04.2003 - 12.2003
Pharmacist in charge
MediCentre Pharmacy
06.2002 - 04.2003
Pharmacist
Golf Road Pharmacy
08.1999 - 06.2002
MPharm -
School of Pharmacy, University of Zagreb