Drug Expert Witnesses in California

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Drug expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacy management, drug enforcement, and substance abuse counseling. Some of the most common specialties among drug expert witnesses also include prescription drug interactions, illegal drug use, pharmaceutical industry regulations, drug trafficking, and addiction treatment. They can opine on the effects of drug overdoses, side effects of prescription medications, impacts of illegal drugs on health, the effectiveness of addiction treatments, and compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.

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Pharmacy Expert WitnessView profile

E-000203

Pharmacy Expert Witness

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California

This expert has ~17 years of experience as a pharmacist, with the most recent five years serving as a pharmacy director specializing in clinical pharmacy (inpatient acute care), clinical information systems, safe medical practice, quality improvement, and project management. Earlier in his career, he spent approximately 5 years as a pharmacist in a retail setting. This expert has advised and lead...

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Pharmaceutical Marketing Expert WitnessView profile

E-075265

Pharmaceutical Marketing Expert Witness

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California

This expert has over 20 years of expertise in the pharmaceutical industry. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Georgia Tech and an MBA in Marketing from California Coast University. He has hands on experience in Sales & Marketing, Managed Markets, Distribution, Operations, & Business Development. He has designed & implemented national commercial programs for a variety of...

Pharmaceuticals and Patents Expert WitnessView profile

E-567387

Pharmaceuticals and Patents Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert has nearly three decades of experience in the field of pharmaceutical development. She received her BS in biochemistry and organic chemistry and both her DEA and PhD in medicinal chemistry, all from the University Louis Pasteur in Strasbourg, a prestigious French University. She holds 20 patents, mostly in relation to the processing and preparation of pharmaceuticals...

Pharmaceutical Industry Sales and Marketing Expert WitnessView profile

E-525694

Pharmaceutical Industry Sales and Marketing Expert Witness

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California

This expert has over 15 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry including sales, operations, marketing, distribution, and project management. This expert earned his BA in business management from Georgia Institute of Technology and later earned his MBA at California Coast University. In addition, this expert is a certified Project Management Professional and is certified in medical...

Diabetes Pharmacy Expert WitnessView profile

E-609357

Diabetes Pharmacy Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert earned her BS in psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles and then went on to earn her PharmD at the University of California, San Francisco. She completed an internship at Kaiser Permanente Outpatient Pharmacy and her residency at Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles Medical Center. She is certified in basic life support, advanced cardiovascular life...

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Expert WitnessView profile

E-009560

Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Expert Witness

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California

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Kentucky

This fellowship-trained doctor received his medical doctorate from the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine. He completed a fellowship in Clinical Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at the prestigious University of Chicago Medical center. He is currently an assistant professor in the department of pediatrics hematology/oncology at a, where he frequently lectures on topics such as vascular...

Pharmacology Expert WitnessView profile

E-014728

Pharmacology Expert Witness

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California

This highly qualified expert earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of California Riverside and his PhD in Comparative Pharmacology and Toxicology from the University of California San Francisco. A member of numerous pharmaceutical societies, he is extremely well published, having authored 120+ peer-reviewed papers and 10 books. He previously served as an Assistant...

Psychiatric Medicine and Pharmacology Expert WitnessView profile

E-538767

Psychiatric Medicine and Pharmacology Expert Witness

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California

This qualified expert pharmacist earned his PharmD from the University of the Pacific and continued to complete a residency at St. Joseph's Medical Center. He then earned his MS in organizational leadership at Southern New Hampshire University and his EdD from the higher education leadership from Aspen University. Today, he is a licensed registered pharmacist, with clinical certifications in...

Police Procedures Expert WitnessView profile

E-007693

Police Procedures Expert Witness

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California

This expert has over 30-years of experience in law enforcement, primarily with the Drug Enforcement Administration. He has written three criminal justice textbooks. He currently serves as a Criminal Justice consultant and expert witness with extensive experience in litigation support.

Clinical Trials Expert WitnessView profile

E-254846

Clinical Trials Expert Witness

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California

This expert in Pharmaceutical R&D has worked with data confidentiality protocols from the perspective of both a leading research scientist and an industry consultant. He earned his PhD in Pharmaceutical Science following a BS in Pharmacy and a BS in Biology from the University of South Carolina. He is a member of multiple professional societies, has published multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts,...

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The Average Drug Expert Witness
Charges $509 / Hour

Based on hourly rates. Compare expert witness rates across thousands of specialties in all 50 states.

  • Review Fee

    $450

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Deposition Fee

    $525

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    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

  • Court Fee

    $550

    Fee info

    This represents an expert’s hourly rate for participating in depositions. Experts may charge more for depositions that require them to travel, and some experts choose to bill a flat, daily or half-daily rate for deposition appearances.

Drug Expert Witness FAQs

A drug expert witness provides specialized knowledge about drugs, their effects, and related regulations. They can testify on matters like drug interactions, side effects, or misuse.

Cases involving pharmaceutical negligence, illegal drug use, toxicology reports, or disputes over medication side effects often require a drug expert witness.

Yes, a drug expert witness has extensive knowledge in pharmacology and can explain complex issues such as drug interactions, dosage errors, and medication safety.

Yes, some experts specialize in areas like psychopharmacology, clinical pharmacology, or forensic toxicology. The type of case will determine the most suitable subspecialty.

In medical malpractice cases, a drug expert can assess whether appropriate medications were prescribed and administered correctly, helping to establish if negligence occurred.

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