Phillip Berry

CEO
Phillip Berry is Founder and CEO of Northwind Pharmaceuticals. A graduate of Butler University, he has served on the board of advisors for the College of Business and is an active Butler alum.

Driven by a desire to transform businesses and communities through creative problem-solving, Phil leads the strategic vision of Northwind. His commitment to improving population health reaches beyond the workplace to creating positive health outcomes for underserved groups in his home town of Indianapolis and globally.

Phil has served as board Vice President for Gennesaret Free Clinics and as a member of the board of directors for Timmy Global Health. A graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program through Babson College, he went on to serve as a Business Advisor to that program and a mentor to other entrepreneurs.

Phil currently serves as a Board Member for the National Association of Worksite Health Centers.

An active blogger on healthcare and business topics, Phil has authored three books: Nexus of Care, Stones Across the River, and Every Day is Gameday.

Phil is based in Indianapolis and offices out of Northwind's headquarters at the former St. Bernadette’s Church and School.

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Adversity, Gratitude and Possibility

Phillip Berry | Nov 29th, 2014
“Sweet are the uses of adversity,Which, like the toad, ugly and venomous, Wears yet a precious jewel in his head; And this our life, exempt from public haunt, Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, Sermons in stones, and good in every thing.”                                     – William Shakespeare As I consider this Thanksgiving Holiday, … more »
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New Year’s Resolutions

Phillip Berry | Nov 28th, 2014
For most people, goal setting is a task that is often overlooked until the New Year. So when the New Year comes around, people make resolutions to do everything they wish they had been doing all year long.  However, these resolutions are often nothing more than wishes and have very little chance of being realized. … more »
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A Flu Shot in the Dark

Phillip Berry | Nov 27th, 2014
Along with all the joy and celebration this time of year brings comes one very unwelcome guest: the flu. Flu seasons are always changing and the infection can present itself in people differently. The best way to protect from the flu is with a vaccine. What kinds of vaccines are available? According to the Center … more »
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Ebola Vaccine Trial

Phillip Berry | Nov 26th, 2014
Much of the fear surrounding the Ebola outbreak centers around the fact that there is no vaccine to prevent its spread. Nations have tried restricting travel to West Africa and placing those who have been exposed to the disease under quarantine. But a group from Switzerland is working to change all of that.   The … more »
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Drug Quality Dispensing Part 2

Phillip Berry | Nov 25th, 2014
When it comes to dispensed pharmaceuticals, physicians can determine their quality in a couple of different ways: The FDA Orange Book (read more here) and by looking at the source of the pharmaceuticals directly.   Physicians partnering with Northwind Pharmaceuticals receive medications directly from the manufacturer or from a large wholesaler. Physicians can then follow … more »
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Drug Quality Dispensing Part 1

Phillip Berry | Nov 24th, 2014
When considering dispensing medications from their offices, physicians often ask about the origin of the pharmaceuticals we distribute. What they are really asking is “how do I know that you are selling safe and effective pharmaceuticals?”   The first source to validate pharmaceuticals is the FDA.  Their Orange Book is essentially a list of all … more »
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