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

Lasix vs. Bumex: Comparing Diuretics for Fluid Retention and Heart Failure
Lasix (furosemide) is the most commonly prescribed loop diuretic for fluid retention, whereas Bumex (bumetanide) is roughly 40 times more potent per milligram and offers much more consistent absorption, making it particularly effective when severe intestinal swelling is present.

Wellbutrin vs. Prozac: Energy, Weight, and Anxiety Differences
Wellbutrin (bupropion) is a Norepinephrine-Dopamine Reuptake Inhibitor (NDRI) that boosts motivation and energy without causing weight gain or sexual dysfunction, whereas Prozac (fluoxetine) is a Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) suited for major depression, OCD, and panic disorder.

Macrobid vs. Cipro: Choosing the Right Antibiotic for UTIs
Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) is a targeted antibiotic reserved exclusively for uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections (bladder infections), whereas Cipro (ciprofloxacin) is a potent fluoroquinolone used for complex UTIs, kidney infections, and systemic bacterial conditions.

Plavix vs. Eliquis: Blood Thinners Compared for Stroke Prevention
Plavix (clopidogrel) is an antiplatelet medication that stops blood platelets from clumping together, whereas Eliquis (apixaban) is a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) that inhibits Factor Xa to prevent blood clot formation, particularly in atrial fibrillation.

Jardiance vs. Metformin: Which Diabetes Drug Is Better for You?
Metformin is the first-line oral medication for Type 2 diabetes that reduces liver glucose production, whereas Jardiance (empagliflozin) is an SGLT2 inhibitor that flushes excess glucose through urine while offering proven heart and kidney protection.

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.
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