Daphne Berryhill, Author at MedShadow Foundation

Daphne Berryhill

Daphne is a clinical pharmacist and freelance writer, currently practicing in an oncology specialty clinic. After earning her bachelor’s in pharmacy from Midwestern University, she spent two decades balancing part-time pharmacy work with raising four children. Writing has become a rewarding second career. In both pharmacy and writing, Daphne enjoys working in collaborative environments that value high ethical standards, open feedback, and continual improvement — always keeping the patient or reader front of mind.

More from this writer:

Drug Safety

When Insurance Makes You Try Cheaper Drugs First

The policy, known as step therapy, requires some patients to try lower-cost medications before insurers approve the treatment their doctor prescribed

Jul 21, 2025

Drug Safety & Recalls, Drug Safety

Why Pharmacies Are Disappearing, And What We Lose When They Do

Pharmacists are vital to the safety of our medications and health system. But with rising staff burnout and pharmacy closures, the profession is in crisis

Jun 24, 2025

Drug Safety

Inside the FDA Drug Development Process: The Limits of Clinical Trials in Preventing Side Effects

Discover how the FDA clinical trial process works and what its limitations mean for your safety and the effectiveness of drugs in everyday use

Dec 13, 2024

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