Nabil Fakih

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...

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...