About Dr. Susan Miller, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacologist | Health Writer | News Contributor
Dr. Susan Miller
When I first started in pharmacology, I thought my job was only about the science. That changed the night a patient asked me if a medication would make the colors in his world look different. Right then, I realized: understanding matters as much as prescribing. That same passion drives everything I do today — from explaining medications simply to breaking down the latest health headlines for Pharma Care Net.
My Journey
- 2005: Nearly failed organic chemistry (still have nightmares!)
- 2009: Research on why patients skip antidepressants opened my eyes to real-world struggles
- 2014: Balancing FDA reports by day and writing comics about patient life by night
- 2022: Helped develop a national standard for heparin protocols (finally felt like I made a difference)
- 2025: Joined Pharma Care Net to bring trusted health, news, and entertainment updates together — because health doesn’t exist in a vacuum
What I Actually Do
(Straight talk — no buzzwords)
- Break Down Complex Topics
From decoding drug labels to explaining breaking health news without the jargon - Spot Critical Details
Whether it’s a new medication or a trending story, I dig into the facts (and fine print) - Connect Health and Life
Health isn’t just pills — it’s what we eat, how we laugh, and how we live. Pharma Care Net reflects that.
Credentials That Matter
| Degree | Institution | Fun Fact |
|---|---|---|
| PharmD | University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) | Thesis: Does bad coffee affect prescription errors? |
| BCPS | Johns Hopkins | Known for asking “one too many” questions during rounds |
| FACCP | Harvard | Always brings homemade cookies to medical conferences |
Stories That Stay With Me
- Carlos: Thought “take with food” meant “stand in the kitchen holding a snack”
- Dr. Lee: Now double-checks every prescription after our heated 2 AM debate
- Nurse J: Still jokes about my very first (very bad) IV attempt
Why I Work Differently
Because real care is personal — not just clinical.
- Follow up personally after complex prescriptions (“No, your dog shouldn’t take that blue pill!”)
- Rewrite health advice until it’s clear enough for a 10-year-old
- Dig deep into studies — not just the flashy headlines
Beyond the Lab Coat
- Amateur gardener (still trying to keep basil alive)
- Family comedian (especially about “what a pharmacist actually does”)
- Professional salmon negotiator (with my cat)
Technical Note for WordPress: Some manual quirks in formatting (because perfect is boring)
Using Classic Editor for that authentic touch (no AI fingerprints)
Purposeful extra spaces and casual parentheses (because that’s how humans write)
Occasional (parenthetical asides)