Dearborn Pharmacy

Nabil Fakih has seen the positive effects of vaccination in his native Lebanon, where vaccination campaigns have successfully reduced the incidence of measles, flu, and other diseases. Now that he lives and owns the Dearborn Pharmacy in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, vaccination is one thing that is still close to his heart. The Dearborn Pharmacy offers select shots that help keep sicknesses at bay. Here are some reasons Nabil Fakih believes it’s better to go to your local pharmacy for your vaccines. 1. You’re more likely to visit your pharmacy than your primary care doctor. In fact, chances are that the local pharmacy is more accessible than the nearest clinic. According to a recent study, people visit their local pharmacy ten times more frequently than their physician. Each visit is an opportunity to review your immunization history and get your shots updated. Dearborn Pharmacy, for one, doesn’t require appointments and is able to accommodate walk-in customers. 2. Most phar...

For the past year, Dearborn Pharmacy has been a witness to more common and longer drug shortages. Although there are disagreements about the causes of shortages, most healthcare professionals agree that it is unacceptable, especially because it puts patients at risk. Dearborn Pharmacy knows very well that maintaining a high standard of care when facing drug shortages is difficult for pharmacies of all sorts. It compromises treatment and can lead to errors and unsafe practices. Continue reading to find out about ways to make sure your pharmacy would not be caught off guard by drug shortages. Regularly evaluate your inventory Make sure that you regularly check your inventory and estimate how long your supply will last based on your pharmacy’s history of drug usage. Communicate with your patients Here in Dearborn Pharmacy, we see to it that we discuss drug shortages with our patients who are taking the affected medications. We explain to them the reasons for the shortage and...