Nabil Fakih

Nabil Fakih believes that other than filling prescriptions and verifying a patient's medical information, counseling and mentoring are two of the most vital roles pharmacists play in the healthcare system. Through effective sessions, pharmacists can significantly impact patient care. This task is essential primarily when the patient lacks knowledge about the prescribed medication and how it can affect him or her. For Nabil Fakih, counseling provided by pharmacists has three objectives: to evaluate the patient's understanding of the medication, to improve drug adherence, and to encourage the patient to be active in his or her health management. All of these goals are vital for the patient's quick recovery and overall improvement of health. But how do you know if you are a competent counselor? Nabil Fakih believes that while pharmacists implement personalized counseling techniques for each patient, several vital skills will make the pharmacists more effective in counseling ...

Nabil Fakih, a pharmacist and the owner of the Dearborn Heights Pharmacy, provides services to over 25,000 patients in his local community – Dearborn, Michigan. He has seen the industry continue to develop in numerous ways ever since he graduated from Wayne State University School of Pharmacy in 2001 and worked for Rite Aid. Nabil Fakih believes that being a pharmacist has now become more than a profession that accurately dispenses medication to patients with a valid prescription. Today, the modern pharmacy has also become a one-stop-shop for multiple healthcare needs. Pharmacists are expected to assist other healthcare providers by offering essential products to achieve a patient's individualized treatment plan goals. If you are considering becoming a pharmacist, continue to read as Nabil Fakih shares some of the pros and cons of being one. Pros: 1. The profession comes with excellent pay. Once a pharmacy student graduates, there is a great chance that the compensation will b...

Nabil Fakih is the owner of Dearborn Heights Pharmacy, a community pharmacy that provides services to over 25,000 patients and fills an average of 600 prescriptions per day. Because Dearborn Heights Pharmacy has been serving the community so well, Nabil Fakih was appointed to the Henry Ford Community College Board of Directors and the Board of Directors for the Arab American Civil Rights League. Together with medical doctors, nurses, medical technologists, and other medical professionals, pharmacists are in the frontline in fighting against the novel coronavirus. Nabil Fakih believes that community pharmacists are playing a vital role in supporting patients, especially in the areas currently in lockdown. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, most, if not all, affected areas are observing community lockdowns and social distancing to prevent further transmission of the virus. Other than government officials and other persons with authority, Nabil Fakih shares that community pharmacists should ta...

Nabil Fakih was appointed as a member of the Board of Pharmacy in 2014. The position is a four-year term where the appointed, along with 11 other board members, run and oversee the group’s activities. Nabil Fakih exited the group in 2018. However, he keeps in close touch with the group and still acts somewhat of a consultant. The Michigan Board of Pharmacy The Michigan Board of Pharmacy primarily does the following: Regulates Manufacturing of OTC and Prescription Drugs in the State Since compounded drugs aren’t regulated by the FDA, it’s up to each state’s individual institutions to oversee the production and ensure that they pass meet certain requirements and qualities. After all, there are no rooms for mistakes when it comes to medicine. Note that no pharmacy in the state is exempted from the inspection. Even Dearborn Pharmacy, a local drugstore owned by Nabil Fakih, is subject to certain guidelines. In fact, board member-owned stores should serve as the gold standard. Cont...

According to Nabil Fakih, the Arab American Civil Rights League (ACRL) is a civil rights group formed with the intent to protect and advocate the civil rights and liberties of Arab-Americans. Fakih is a member of its board of directors and is also the owner and pharmacist at Dearborn Heights Pharmacy. Dedicated to the Arab-American Community He states that the  non-profit organization  was formed in 2011 as a way to protect Arab-Americans and their civil rights and freedom from all kinds of discrimination, prejudice, or stigma associated with ethnic minorities living in the United States. Since then, the group has led various public advocacy programs and education campaigns to raise awareness, dispel negative stereotypes, and promote cooperation and understanding. Nabil Fakih adds that the group is led by respected civil rights attorneys and advocates who are dedicated to protect and preserve the rights of the Arab-American community.  Services and Ac...

The current novel coronavirus epidemic is a grave concern across the world. The US government has raised a nationwide alert about the virus. Nabil Fakih, a former member of the State of Michigan Board of Pharmacy, said pharmacists could play a key role during this time of crisis. Working with other medical staff Clinical pharmacists are working closely with other members of the medical field. They monitor people who might have contracted the virus. Since this is a new virus, experts are also working hard to find the best procedures to help patients while keeping healthcare workers safe. The virus is a novel strain, which means that there is no known cure for it yet. Medical practitioners are also trying to find a possible treatment or cure for the victims. Other support roles Nabil Fakih notes that the powerful role of pharmacists during emergencies extends beyond direct contact with patients and clinical experiments. During the SARS breakout in 2002-2003, community pharmacist...