Zakaria Jalgaonkar
Superintendent Pharmacist & Independent Prescriber
Zakaria Jalgaonkar is a highly experienced Superintendent Pharmacist and Independent Prescriber (GPhC Registration: 2076639) with over a decade of expertise in pharmacy management, clinical practice, and medical procurement. At Profarma, he serves as the primary clinical reviewer and medical content writer, ensuring all healthcare information, medication guides, and protocols are accurate, safe, and fully compliant with UK healthcare standards.
Zakaria’s extensive professional background includes:
Profarma Direct Limited (Dec 2021 – Present): Superintendent Pharmacist holding overall accountability for the day-to-day running and management of the private online pharmacy based in Darwen.
Independent Prescribing & Locum Management: Currently practicing as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber (Feb 2024 – Present). He also brings vast operational experience, having worked as a Locum Pharmacist Manager across Lancashire and the UK since 2011.
Carefirst Inc Ltd (Sep 2020 – Dec 2021): Superintendent Pharmacist, pharmacy consultant, and procurement manager for a private clinic attached to a private online pharmacy.
PHARMISENSE LLP (Jul 2019 – Nov 2019): Superintendent Pharmacist and Senior Branch Pharmacist Manager for a busy GP surgery pharmacy in Blackpool, where he was responsible for pharmaceutical procurement and financial management.
Senior Branch Leadership: Held Senior Pharmacist Branch Manager roles at Cohens Chemists (Oct 2017 – Jul 2019) within a GP surgery, and at Day Lewis Pharmacy (Jan 2016 – May 2016) in South Yorkshire, where he successfully relocated to turn around an underperforming business.

Education
- De Montfort University
Areas of Expertise :
Written by Zakaria Jalgaonkar

Prolia vs. Jubbonti: Biosimilars for Osteoporosis and Bone Health
Jubbonti (denosumab-bbdz) is an FDA-approved biosimilar designated as interchangeable with Prolia (denosumab). Both target the RANKL protein to stop bone breakdown, treat postmenopausal osteoporosis, and increase bone mass with identical clinical efficacy and safety.

Rituxan vs. Truxima: Rituximab Biosimilars
Truxima (rituximab-abbs) is an FDA-approved biosimilar to Rituxan (rituximab). Both are targeted anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies administered via intravenous infusion to treat rheumatoid arthritis, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and chronic lymphocytic leukemia with matching clinical outcomes and safety.

Stelara vs. Wezlana: Understanding Ustekinumab Biosimilars
Wezlana (ustekinumab-auub) is an FDA-approved biosimilar that is interchangeable with Stelara (ustekinumab). Both target IL-12 and IL-23 cytokines to treat plaque psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis with equal safety and effectiveness.

Remicade vs. Inflectra: Switching Biologics for Crohn’s and Colitis
Inflectra (infliximab-dyyb) is an FDA-approved biosimilar to Remicade (infliximab). Both are intravenous TNF-blocker biologics designed to treat moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis with identical clinical effectiveness and safety.

Humira vs. Its Biosimilars (Hyrimoz, Hadlima, Yuflyma): What Changes for You?
Biosimilars like Hyrimoz, Hadlima, and Yuflyma are highly similar, FDA-approved alternatives to Humira (adalimumab). They offer the exact same safety, clinical strength, and effectiveness as the original biologic, often at a significantly lower cost.

Cymbalta vs. Wellbutrin: Key Differences for Depression and Anxiety
Cymbalta (duloxetine) is a Serotonin-Norepinephrine Reuptake Inhibitor (SNRI) that treats both mood disorders and chronic physical pain, whereas Wellbutrin (bupropion) is a Norepinephrine-Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor (NDRI) known for boosting energy without causing weight gain or sexual dysfunction.
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Unit 4-5 Progress Mill, Enterprise Centre, Marsh House Lane, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 3JB
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