Nabil Fakih

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...

Nabil Fakih opened his very own community pharmacy after working for Rite Aid for several years following his graduation from pharmacy school. The pharmacy, Dearborn Heights Pharmacy, takes its name from its locale where Fakih and his family also reside. Now you’re probably wondering: what is a community pharmacy and why is it special? The term “community pharmacy” refers to local businesses that sell medicine. A community pharmacy is like Walgreens and CVS, but with a much smaller client base composed of the residents in the area and neighboring locales. Community pharmacies are also known as “retail pharmacies.” You can purchase their products over the counter as you would with most grocery stores. Do remember that as with any other pharmacy, community pharmacies won’t sell you select drugs without a prescription from your doctor. Community pharmacies are special because they provide their respective regions with easy access to much-needed medicine. But that’s not all t...

Nabil Fakih is a proud alumnus of Wayne State University’s pharmacy school. The school, now known as the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, is one of the three schools in Michigan that offer pharmacy programs – the others are Ferris State University and the University of Michigan. As an alumnus of the school, Nabil Fakih would like you to consider Wayne State if you’d like to pursue a career in pharmacy. Here are some reasons. 1. Location. Wayne State University is located at the heart of Midtown Detroit, a bustling district that contains reminders of the city’s glorious past as an industrial center. While the pharmacy school is a few blocks away from the university’s main campus, it is located along busy Mack Avenue, which has a Whole Foods Market and a Starbucks. The district’s numerous neighborhoods contain a variety of historic architectural sites, while Little Caesars Arena, the home of the Detroit Pistons and the Detroit Red Wings, is just a short d...

As a pharmacist, I, Nabil Fakih, believe that dealing with upset or angry patients is inevitable. Obviously, it is not the most enjoyable part of the job for anyone in the working class. However, the question is, how do you respond to or deal with a patient who s in such an emotional state? Continue reading to know what I, Nabil Fakih, think the best way to handle this kind of situation professionally is. First of all, take time to listen to your patient .   I, Nabil Fakih, believe that it is essential that you let the patient know that you would want to help. Ask about his or her concern or problem, then stop talking and just listen attentively. Let your patient explain why they are angry. Try your best not to interrupt or give your opinion about the problem while he or she is still speaking. Simply listen and give your undivided attention. Body language is also significant in this situation. Look at the patient’s eyes from time to time to imply that you are attentively...

Almost all of the interactions people make with pharmacists most probably come from those who work for local pharmacies or drug stores. As a pharmacist, I, Nabil Fakih, believe that most pharmacists choose to work in either an independent or chain community pharmacy. When I first decided to enter pharmacy school, I was not sure of what to expect. Continue reading if you are considering pharmacy school and wonder what is it going to be like to be a pharmacist. Filling prescriptions is probably what most people would associate pharmacists with. However, since pharmacist make up an essential part in the healthcare system, you may also encounter crucial meetings with doctors to discuss problems with a patient’s prescription. As a pharmacist, I, Nabil Fakih, believe that filling prescriptions is not only the most well-known, but also the most crucial task for someone who provide pharmaceutical services. You should also remember that there is so much more to filling prescriptions than ...