Author. Teacher. Translator.
Where Healthcare, Humanity, and Storytelling Meet
Helping people understand complex ideas through observation, clarity, and story.
Written by pharmacist, former medical sales professional, and veteran writer Brad Philbrick.
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Healtheare insights
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Thoughtful analysis of the moral questions and conversations that shape care.
Stories that stick
Real-world stories that make science human and bring lessons to life.
Fresh Perspective
A voice shaped by pharmacy, industry, writing, and a lifelong curiosity about people.
Upcomming Book
Safe to Swallow
A forthcoming book exploring pharmacy, safety, communication. and the stories hidden inside healthcare.
From the front lines of community pharmacies to the boardrooms of industry. Safe to Swallow uncovers the lessons we don’t always write down-but never forget.
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the Human Side
Exploring the values and choices behind good care.
Pharmacist. Storyteller. Lifelong learner.
For more than forty years, I’ve worked at the intersection of healthcare, communication, and human experience. Today, I write books, essays, and stories that translate complexity into understanding—whether explaining today’s healthcare system, reflecting on the moments that shape our lives, or crafting mysteries where medicine and human nature intersect.
My hope is simple: that every visitor leaves with a little more clarity, a little more confidence, and perhaps a new way of seeing the world.
Welcome. I’m glad you’re here.
Pharmacist
Frontline experience community pharmacy
Industry Experience
Frontline experience community pharmacy
Writer
Grant & proposal writer with a passion for clarity.
Lifelong Learner
Always curious about people and purpose.
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