Medication Expert Witnesses in California

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Medication expert witnesses practice in a variety of fields, including pharmacology, pharmacy management, drug safety, pharmaceutical research and development, and medication therapy management. Some of the most common specialties among medication expert witnesses also include prescription error analysis, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, medication side effects, and over-the-counter medication misuse. They can opine on the effects of incorrect dosage administration, failure to recognize contraindications, inappropriate prescribing practices, lack of patient education about medication use, and the impact of medication errors on patient health outcomes.

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Medication Experts in California

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

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 projects and teams on a number of start-up initiatives in the healthcare and information systems marketplace. He has also consulted on five major projects for the County of San Diego, Health, and Human Services Agency.

Principal Consultant, Private Pharmacy Consulting Firm

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy

San Diego,

California

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Review Fee $400/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $400/hr

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 drugs.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA), California Coast University

San Clemente,

California

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $400/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

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 and is responsible for three finished products as well. She has held a variety of roles within the industry, beginning with several roles as a senior scientist and then moving up to principal scientist at ChemoCentryx, Inc. She then became a consultant for SciMed Partners and Franklin & Associates International LLC. She subsequently transitioned to working with patents, becoming a registered U.S. patent agent and then serving at both Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. Currently, she is the founder and principal at a biopharmaceutical company and a co-founder and COO of a second biopharmaceutical company, both located in California.

Owner, A Pharmaceutical Consulting Firm in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University Louis Pasteur, France

San Francisco,

California

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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 sales from the Health Industry Distributors Association. He has held several positions throughout his career including director of national accounts at Valeant Pharmaceuticals, director of managed markets at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, director of sales, marketing, & operations at Assertio Therapeutics, and director of sales, marketing, & operations at Advanced Mircroclean. This expert is currently an account manager at an independent technology and equipment lessor in California.

Account Manager, An independent technology and equipment lessor in CA

Master of Business Administration (MBA), California Coast University

California

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Court Fee $100/hr

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 support, and pediatric advanced life support by the American Heart Association. She was formerly an ambulatory care pharmacist at the Antelope Valley Medical Center. She is currently an inpatient clinical pharmacist and a drug education coordinator at two different medical centers in California.

Drug Education Coordinator, A Medical Center in CA

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), University of California, San Francisco

Monterey Park,

California

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Review Fee $350/hr

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.

Consultant, A Criminal Justice Consultant

Master of Public Administration (MPA), Golden Gate University

Sequim,

California

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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, and holds 4 patents in pharmaceutical technologies. The expert formerly served as a Senior Principal Scientist at Pfizer and as an Assistant Professor of Pharmacy at South University in Georgia. He currently serves as a pharmaceutical consultant for a private firm and as president of a second private consultancy in California.

President, A pharmaceutical consultancy in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Medical University of South Carolina

California

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr

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 abnormalities of the newborn.

Co-leader, A University-Affiliated Medical Center in CA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Massachusetts School of Medicine

Davis,

California

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $500/hr
Court Fee $500/hr

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 Professor of pharmacology at Washington State University and the University of Southern California. This expert currently serves as an Associate Professor at a top university medical center in southern California.

Professor Emeritus, A University in CA

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), University of California, San Francisco

Orinda,

California

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Review Fee $350/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $350/hr

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 geriatrics and psychiatry and remains active in his field as a member of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, the American College of Clinical Pharmacy and the American Public Health Association. Formerly, this expert served as an assistant professor at the University of the Pacific and an associate professor at Roosevelt University and Manchester University, where he also has experience as the chair of the pharmacy practice. Additionally, he was the assistant dean of academic affairs and the chief diversity officer at Pacific University Oregon. Currently, this expert is a professor of pharmacy and an executive associate dean at a health sciences university in California.

Executive Associate Dean, A health sciences university in CA

Doctor of Education (EdD), Aspen University

Clovis,

California

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FAQs for Medication Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a medication expert witness in legal proceedings?

A medication expert witness provides insight into cases involving pharmaceuticals, including drug interactions, side effects, and proper prescribing practices. They can clarify complex medical issues for the court.

What types of cases might require a medication expert witness?

Cases involving alleged medical malpractice, wrongful death due to medication errors, pharmaceutical patent disputes, or personal injury claims related to drug side effects often require a medication expert witness.

Can a medication expert witness provide testimony on specific types of drugs or treatments?

Yes, many medication expert witnesses specialize in certain areas such as psychopharmacology, oncology drugs, cardiovascular medications, or pain management drugs.

How can a medication expert witness help in a case involving adverse drug reactions?

The expert can explain the expected actions and potential side effects of the drug in question, assess if the reaction was foreseeable, and determine if appropriate precautions were taken.

Why is it important to have a medication expert witness with experience in pharmacokinetics?

Pharmacokinetics involves how drugs are absorbed, distributed, metabolized, and excreted by the body. An expert in this field can provide crucial insights into drug dosing and toxicity issues.

How does Expert Institute select its Medication expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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