Nabil Fakih believes that while every pharmacist is responsible for all drug-related patient care, community pharmacists are primarily vital in improving the population’s health. They are essential parts of community members’ lives and deserve deep appreciation and gratitude for their services. Did you know that half of the population of the United States of America takes prescription drugs? The primary job of community pharmacists is medication dispensing.
Pharmacists are the drug experts; they are responsible for reviewing drug dosages, potency, administration route, and additional guidelines, which all ensure that there are no harmful drug-drug interactions. Nabil Fakih believes that without this thorough verification process, a patient may be put in a worse situation than his or her current medical condition. Community pharmacists serve as the last checkpoint before patients take their medication, which makes them vital in providing patient care.
Did you know that more than a hundred thousand Americans die annually because of poor medication adherence? To help prevent more of these cases, community pharmacists are responsible for patient education, mentoring, and counseling. Nabil Fakih believes that quality and effective sessions allow pharmacists to render more personalized and patient-centered care, contributing to the overall health of the community.
Other than dispensing prescription medications, Nabil Fakih believes that community pharmacists also improve population health by providing clinical services such as immunizations and vaccines. They can also offer medication therapy management or MTM for patients, which significantly improves medication adherence and reduces readmission. Most importantly, Nabil Fakih believes that the dedication and passion pharmacists give to their communities make them fundamental parts of healthcare. Besides improving the population’s health and providing care to its members, community pharmacists are also literally part of the local community. They build long-term and quality connections with their neighbors and ensure to render only the best patient care.
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