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Hashim Ali Zaibak
Born1976/07/15
Gaza, Palestine
OccupationPharmacist

Hashim Ali Zaibak (born July 15th, 1979, Gaza, Palestine) is a Palestinian American pharmacist and entrepreneur. He is the founder and CEO of Hayat Pharmacy, a Milwaukee based independent pharmacy recognized for its community-focused healthcare services, multilingual patient care programs, and public health initiatives.

Early Life and Education

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Hashim Ali Zaibak was born July 15th, 1979 in Gaza, Palestine. He is the child of Palestinian refugees. Zaibak immigrated to the United States in 1992 and settled with extended family in Chicago, Illinois.[1] Zaibak completed his Associate of Science degree at community college at Moraine Valley Community College in 1996. He subsequently attended pharmacy school at the University of Illinois-Chicago from 1996 to and earned his Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) in 1999.[2]

Zaibak has also obtained certifications in diabetes education, immunization services, medication therapy management, and professional communication.[3]

Professional Career

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Following graduation, Zaibak moved to Milwaukee for work at Osco Pharmacy, which later transitioned to CVA pharmacy in 2006.[1] Throughout his time at CVS, he advanced into management positions and served as a district pharmacy supervisor overseeing multiple pharmacy locations across Wisconsin.

Zaibak founded Hayat Pharmacy in 2011.[4] The name "Hayat" comes from the Arabic word for "life."[5] Zaibak currently owns and operates 18 pharmacy locations that provide services such as medication therapy management, prescription delivery, medication synchronization, in-home care, and community outreach programs.[6]

Zaibak has served as a clinical instructor since 2019 for training pharmacy students across multiple pharmacy schools in the states of Wisconsin and Illinois.

Public Health Initiatives

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Zaibak is an advocate for healthcare access in underserved communities. Through Hayat Pharmacy, he has developed programs focused on medication adherence, multilingual patient services, home delivery, and outreach to vulnerable populations.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Zaibak played a role in testing, vaccine distribution, and public education efforts in Wisconsin. Hayat Pharmacy was among the first independent pharmacies selected to administer COVID-19 vaccines.[7]

Personal Life

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Zaibak is married to Bushra Zaibak. They have three children together.[8]

Awards and Recognition

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Zaibak was named Pharmacist of the year in 2014 by Pharmacy Development Services. In 2021, Zaibak received the Bowl of Hygeia Community Service Award.[3]

In both 2014 and 2021, Hayat Pharmacy was named Health Mart's Pharmacy of the Year.

List of awards won by Zaibak:[3]

  • Milwaukee County Substance Abuse Prevention Trailblazer Award 2015
  • Top Workplaces the Year 2015 (Journal/Sentinel)
  • Children’s Community Health Plan “Supporting the Safety Net Award” Winner 2015
  • McKesson/Healthmart National Pharmacy Award 2014
  • Pharmacy Development Services (PDS) Pharmacist of the Year Award in 2014
  • 2013-2014 Concordia University Clinical Instructor Recognition Award
  • CVS District Pharmacy Manager Paragon Award 2006
  • Pharmacy Manager Award of Excellence in 2005
  • Pharmacy Team-of-the-year award in 2004
  • 2024 WPQC Engagement Award
  • 2023 AAPA Innovative Pharmacy Award
  • 2021 National Bowl of Hygeia Award

References

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  1. 1 2 "COMP Chain Drug Review • October 18, 2021 • Zaibak shows how 'you can really impact people's lives'". digitaledition.chaindrugreview.comhttps. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
  2. "Hashim Zaibak - CEO at Hayat Pharmacy". THE ORG. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
  3. 1 2 3 "Hashim Zaibak, PharmD | Adjunct Assistant Professor | Medical College of Wisconsin". www.mcw.edu. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  4. "About". Hayat Pharmacy. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  5. focus, About The Author Editor This is a general byline The news we report is our; belongs, not getting credit This generic attribution is used when our staff wants to make sure the attention goes where it; inspire, on the story Our mission is to; author, transform the Milwaukee community Publishing requires an; Coverage, So This Account Is Used to Keep the Spotlight Is on Our (2018-05-23). "Hashim Zaibak: Expanding the dream of Dr. Carter to build healthy communities". Milwaukee Independent. Retrieved 2026-06-20. {{cite web}}: |first= has generic name (help)
  6. "About". Hayat Pharmacy. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  7. it, We've got you Scan it to get. "Hayat Pharmacy Serves the Community by Tailoring to Its Needs". The Milwaukee Courier. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  8. Najeeb, Janan (2016-03-15). "Muslims in Milwaukee: Their Voices". Shepherd Express. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
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