Pharmacist Expert Witnesses in Texas

Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Nursing homes, geriatric pharmacist, alcohol, recreational drugs, drug interactions, opioid pain management, hospital pharmacy, drug levels, medication errors, pharmacy law, toxicology, pharmacy standards of care

Pharmacy Standards of Care (nursing home/long-term care, acute care, hospice, home health); Pain Management; Geriatric Drug Therapy Management (Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, psychoactive medications, psychotropic drug reactions, polypharmacy); Clinical Pharmacy Services (drug information services, patient assessment & counseling); Drug Safety/Misadventure (interactions, adverse reactions, medication errors, death/overdose, product liability); Pharmacology (causal relationship between drug exposure and subsequent effects, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacokinetics); Pharmacy Operations (3rd-party payment, managed care, controlled substance/narcotics, drug distribution systems, pharmacoeconomics). Professor, Pharmacy Practice Chair, Department of Pharmacy Practice Harding University College of Pharmacy (2011- ) President, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2024-25) Vice-President, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2023-24) Member, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy (2020- ) Clinical Consulta...

Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - medication safety, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, dispensing, toxicity, anticoagulation, emergency medicine, drug patent, drug labeling, drug administration, clinical pharmacy, pharmacy operations, opioids, adverse drug events, critical care, intensive care unit, resuscitation, clinical trials, pharmacist expert, pharmacy malpractice

I am a full-time board-certified Emergency Medicine Pharmacist at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where I also serve as Clinical Professor in the UCSF School of Pharmacy and School of Medicine. I provide bedside clinical care and didactic and experiential teaching to pharmacy and medical trainees. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications in leading journals such as JAMA Internal Medicine, Stroke, and Annals of Emergency Medicine, I bring deep expertise in medication safety and efficacy. I am also an author or editor of several medical textbooks and chapters and a frequent national and international lecturer, having delivered more than 50 invited presentations. (Full list of publications and talks in my CV above) As an expert witness, I have provided reviews, opinions, depositions, and testimony in over 30 state and federal cases. My current case mix is approximately 50% plaintiff / 50% defense. My prior expert witness work includes the following general themes...

Rockwall, Texas

Pharmacist - Pharmacist Standard of Care, Medication Safety Errors, Toxicology, Medication Side Effects, Drug-Drug Interactions, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Law Regulations & Compliance

A highly skilled and results-driven, multi-state licensed Pharmacist with over 20 years of experience in optimizing patient outcomes through comprehensive medication therapy management, navigating regulatory environments, and leading others. I received my Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2005 from Texas Tech Health Science Center. I have been in a supervisory role with a proven track record of strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, enhancing operational efficiencies, driving sales growth and improving patient care across multiple pharmacy locations. As a pharmacist, my skills include the ability to collaborate with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to improve patient engagement, adherence and overall health. I am skilled in medication management, ensuring safety, efficacy, and adherence and educating patients about their health conditions and medications. I am an active member of the American Society for Pharmacy Law (ASPL) and I have always been committed t...

Coppell, Texas

Pharmacist, Geriatrics - Medical Chart Review, Pharmacy, Infectious Diseases & Antibiotics, Medicare/Medicaid, Drug Effects/Reactions, Geriatrics, Pain Management, Medical & Health, Pharmacology, Pain Medications, Pharmacist, Standard of Care, Pulmonary Medicine, Claims Review, GERD, Mental Health, Antipsychotics, Prescriptions, Asthma, Controlled Substances

I am a subject matter expert and serve as expert witness in determining the standard of care and breaches of that standard on matters such as: Acid Reflux (GERD) Adverse Drug Reactions Anticoagulation (e.g., Heparin, Lovenox, Coumadin) Anti-Psychotics CBD/THC Claim Reviews Clinical Negligence Clinical Research Compounding Controlled Substances Dietary Supplements Driving Under The Influence of Drugs Drug Dispensing Drug Dose Calculations and Verification Drug Effects/Reactions Drug Infusions and Intravenous (IV) Medications Drug Interactions and Drug Contraindications Drug Labeling Drug Monitoring and Levels Drug Preparation Drug Safety Drug-Drug Interactions Drug-induced Lung Diseases Geriatrics Hospital Pharmacy Infectious Diseases Insurance Claims Analysis Life / Health Claims Malpractice (Pharmaceuticals) Medical & Health Medical Chart Review Medical Utilization Review Medicare/Medicaid Fraud & Abuse Medication Administration Medication Use, Side Effects, and Errors Over The Co...

El Paso, Texas

Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical - Community Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Research, Recreational Drugs, Medication Errors, Pharmacy Standards of Care, Drug Interactions, Pharmacy Practice

Scott received his initial training in pharmacy and has worked as a registered pharmacist since 1990. He spent several years as a research scientist in the pharmaceutical industry, receiving a number of patents, grants, and publications. His academic experience includes serving as a professor and administrator at several different pharmacy programs. He has served as an item writer and reviewer for both the Pharmacy College Admissions Test (PCAT) and the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). In addition, he served as a fellow in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Academic Leaders Fellowship Program in 2011-12. Dr. Weston attended the University of Mississippi where he received a B.S. degree in Pharmacy in 1990. In 1995, he received a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Mississippi in Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry and then completed a three-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Northwestern University Medical School in the De...

Frisco, Texas

Pharmacist - Pharmacist, Pharmacy, PharmD, Medication Therapy Management, Drugs, Vaccine, Diabetes, Medication Error, Adverse Drug Reaction, Pharmacy Standard, Drug Interaction, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacy Law and Regulation, Pharmaceutical Negligence, Overdose Liability, Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance, Pharmacogenomics

Airen Edebiri is a highly experienced Doctor of Pharmacy with 17 years of expertise in community pharmacy settings. Specializing in medication therapy management, regulatory compliance, and patient care, He possesses a deep understanding of pharmaceutical practices, standards of care, & legal regulations. He offers expert testimony and consultation services for legal cases involving pharmacy regulations, medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and standard-of-care issues. - Expertise - ● Community Pharmacy Practice: Extensive experience in all aspects of retail pharmacy operations, including prescription dispensing, medication therapy management, patient counseling, and regulatory compliance. ● Medication Errors: Expertise in identifying, analyzing, and preventing medication errors, including root cause analysis and risk mitigation strategies. ● Adverse Drug Reactions: In-depth knowledge of adverse drug reactions, their causes, and potential legal implications. ● Pharmacy La...

Houston, Texas

Pharmacist, Psychiatry - psychopharmacology, psychiatric pharmacy, neuropharmacology, Neurology, Pharmacology, Mental health, Medication errors, Safe prescribing, Drug interactions, addiction psychiatry, Medication management, polypharmacy, adverse drug reactions, Substance use disorder, sleep medications, depression, pharmacology-clinical, stimulants, ADHD

Dr. Austin De La Cruz, PharmD, BCPP is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist and Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Translational Research at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy. He is also a practicing prescriber with extensive experience in pharmacology, psychiatry, neurology, and safe prescribing practices. He currently provides direct patient care at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, Texas, where he specializes in the treatment of mental health disorders in veterans. He is actively involved in training healthcare professionals and precepting pharmacy students and psychiatric pharmacy residents within a primary care mental health clinic. In addition to his primary academic role, Dr. De La Cruz holds adjunct and instructor positions at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, and the University of St. Thomas. His areas of expertise include psychopharmacology, medication safety, drug-drug interact...

Grandview, Texas

Pharmacist - Pharmacy Standards, Medication Errors, Drug Interactions, Medication Overdose and Underdose, Medication Interaction, Pharmaceuticals Adverse Reactions, Pharmacy Safety and Counseling, Pharmacist Duty to Warn, Adverse Drug Reactions, Drug Interaction, and Controlled Substance Policies

Over 40 years of experience in retail and community pharmacies. Well-versed in practice standards and pharmacy operations, including controlled substance laws & policies as well as financials, inventory, sales & pricing, and staff supervision & training.

Houston, Texas

Pharmacist, Toxicology - Pharmacy, Retail, Clinical Pharmacist, Prior Authorization, Pharmacology, Overdose, Immunization, Vaccines, Medication Therapy Management, Medication Error, Dispensing Error, Standard of Care, Drug-Drug Interactions, Adverse Drug Events, Prescribing Error, Administration Error, High Risk Medications, Geriatrics/Peds Pharmacotherapy

I am a licensed Pharmacist (PharmD, RPh) with extensive experience across retail pharmacy operations, clinical review, and medication utilization management. I have experience in prior authorization and clinical review role, where I have evaluated medical necessity, guideline adherence, and regulatory compliance for a broad range of therapeutic classes. My professional background includes years of hands-on experience as a Staff Pharmacist and Pharmacist-in-Charge, overseeing prescription verification, medication safety, controlled substance management, immunization services, staff supervision, workflow optimization, and compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations. This role required direct accountability for patient safety and documentation accuracy. I hold active pharmacist licensure and maintain certifications in immunization delivery, basic life support (BLS), and medication therapy management principles. My training includes clinical documentation review, prior auth...