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Pharmacy Expert Witnesses

Pharmacy expert witnesses and consultants listed here may be able to form expert opinions, draft expert witness reports, provide expert witness testimony at deposition and/or trial as or serve as consulting (non-testifying) experts on pharmacy. The pharmacy expert witness listings on this page are typically from fields/areas of expertise such as: Appraisal & Valuation, Business Valuation, Family Medicine, Geriatrics, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Pharmacist, Pharmacology- Clinical, Preventive Medicine, and Toxicology.

Joanne Daprano, RPh

Consultant Pharmacist
Medication Errors, Overdoses
28 Yrs Exp. Cell:(315)427-4422

David Clay Griffin, RPh

Practicing Pharmacist 36+ yrs
Medication Errors/Interactions
Pharmacy Standards of Care

Nakia Shaw, Pharm.D

Board Certified Pharmacist
Reviewing Medical Officer
25+ Years Experience

Dimi Maffia, PharmD, BCCCP

Pharmacist Specialist
Clinical & Research Experience
10+ Years Experience

Madonna Mousa, PharmD, RPH

Retail and Clinical Pharmacist
Pharmacy Operations
Dispensing Errors

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Rodney G. Richmond, MS, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP

Pharmacy - Pharmacology - Drugs of Abuse

The Mackenzie Group, LLC

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...

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Zlatan Coralic, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP

Univ. of California San Francisco - Pharmacology

University of California San Francisco (UCSF)

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...

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Andrew M. Warther, PharmD

Pharmacy Standard of Care Expert

Andrew Warther Consulting, LLC

Phoenix, Arizona

Pharmacist - Pharmacy standard of care, Compounding, USP 795, Dispensing errors, Controlled substances DEA, Diversion prevention, Pharmacy negligence, Medical errors, Pharmacist in charge PIC, Board of Pharmacy matters, Pharmacy policies and procedures, Pharmacy operations, Quality assurance, USP 797, USP 800, Sterile, Non-Sterile, Veterinary

I am a PharmD and experienced pharmacy operations and compliance leader with extensive expertise in pharmacy regulatory requirements, pharmacy standard of care, medication-use systems, and quality programs. I provide expert witness services in matters involving pharmacy and pharmacist negligence/standard of care, medication errors, dispensing and verification processes, controlled substance compliance and diversion prevention, policies/procedures (SOPs), documentation and record-keeping, and Board of Pharmacy-related issues. My professional background includes senior leadership roles overseeing day-to-day pharmacy operations, staffing models, workflow design, training programs, and continuous improvement initiatives. I have led and supported internal audits, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), root cause analysis, and the development/implementation of quality systems to reduce error risk and improve compliance. I am comfortable reviewing and opining on pharmacy practices, cor...

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Susan M Skolly-Danziger, PharmD, MS, CPh, DABAT

Psychiatric Affiliates, PA

Maitland, Florida

Toxicology, Pharmacist - DUI Alcohol or Drugs, Drugs of Abuse Testing, Effects of Drugs on Behavior, Illicit Drug Synthesis, Drug/Drug Interactions, Poisoning, Medication Errors, Overdose, Opioid Overdose, Hospital-Related Medication Errors, Adverse Effects of Drugs, Forensic Toxicology, Pharmacy, Pharmacology

· Dr. Skolly-Danziger is a Florida Consultant Pharmacist. A consultant pharmacist is a medication therapy management expert, who advises on the use of medications for patients in a variety of settings such as nursing homes, hospitals and outpatient clinics. · Dr. Skolly-Danziger is an expert in the field of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Toxicology. She has been qualified by Circuit and Federal Judges in Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Ohio and Oklahoma to provide opinions to the Court and juries from misdemeanor to death penalty cases in the areas of Pharmacy, Pharmacology, and Toxicology. She has been qualified as an expert in toxicology in both Criminal and Civil matters. · Dr. Skolly-Danziger has been qualified as an expert in Toxicology in both Criminal and Civil cases involving opioid-related deaths. · Dr. Skolly currently provides standard of care reviews concerning matters in both retail and hospital pharmacy practice on behalf of the Florida Department of Health.

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Alberto Augsten, Pharm.D., M.S.,BCPP, DABAT

Board Certified Toxicologist/Psychopharmacologist

Augsten Consulting, LLC

Hollywood, Florida

Toxicology, Pharmacology- Clinical - Toxicology, Psychopharmacology, Pharmacy, Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, DUI, Drugs of Abuse, Poisoning, Medication Errors, Overdose, Opioid Overdose, Forensic Toxicology, Drugs of Abuse Testing

Dr. Alberto Augsten, founder of Augsten Consulting, is a consultant and expert witness specializing in psychopharmacology and clinical toxicology. Offering professional, impactful, and strategic consulting services, Dr. Augsten caters to legal, healthcare, and clinical practice development. His expertise encompasses many areas, ensuring clients receive top-notch guidance and insights. Dr. Augsten is the only Dual Board Certified Toxicologist and Psychopharmacologist in the Nation, and has been qualified as an expert in Toxicology in both Criminal and Civil cases. Dr. Augsten thoroughly analyzes environmental substances, including metals, pesticides, toxic gases, solvents, particulates, carcinogens, industrial chemicals, allergens, and natural toxins. Our expertise ensures a comprehensive evaluation of potential exposures and their impact on health. Dr. Augsten specializes in providing tailored consulting services to assist in the development and optimization of clinical practic...

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Matt Springer

Business Valuation Expert - Former Andersen Tax

Florida

Business Valuation, Appraisal & Valuation - Automobile Dealerships, Restaurant, Franchises, Gift & Estate, Medical Practices, Estate Planning, Real Estate Property Management, Succession Planning, Real Estate Development, ESOPs, Hotels & Restaurants, Divorce, Financial Services, Buy Sell Agreements, Manufacturing, Litigation Support, Distribution, Pharmacy, Retail, Grocery Store

Matt Springer is a Director of Valuation & Litigation Support with approximately 20 years of experience in the of experience in providing business valuation and financial advisory services. He has extensive experience providing valuation advisory services for gift and estate planning, tax reporting, transaction planning, management planning, and financial reporting purposes. He also has been engaged as a valuation expert on legal matters involving transaction disputes, shareholder disputes, corporate litigation, matrimonial dissolution, and probate matters. Matt works with a broad range of clients, from small, closely-held businesses to large cap public companies, with experience extending across various sectors, including professional services, healthcare, real estate, financial services, energy, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and manufacturing. Prior to joining Vision Point Capital, Inc., Matt has held senior roles at Andersen Tax, BPM LLP, and Stout Risius Ross, Inc. Matt...

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Pat Leung, MD PharmD MPH

Pat Leung MD PharmD, Physician/Pharmacist Expert

Medical Physicians Group PLLC

Jacksonville , Florida

Family Medicine, Preventive Medicine - Accident, death, malpractice, correctional medicine, prison, jail, pharmacy, pharmacist, wrongful death, negligence, occupational medicine, COVID vaccine, medical medication error, patient safety, work related injury, preventive medicine, pharmacotherapy

Dr. Leung possesses double doctorates as he has a Medical Doctorate (M.D.) and a Pharmacy Doctorate (Pharm.D.) graduae Summa Cum Laude and ranked #1 in his PharmD class throughout the whole curriculum. Dr. Leung is experienced at finding medical errors as he has been working for over 15 years in finding and preventing medical errors. He is currently working at Medical Physicians Group PLLC where he works at urgent care and outpatient clinics and sees telemedicine patients. He previously worked as a Senior Medical Physician for the Northeast Florida State Hospital, and as a Correctional Medicine Physician at the Baker County Jail which housed inmates from the Georgia and Florida Marshals and ICE patients as well. He also worked in occupational medicine and emergency medicine at the federal facility for two years. As a pharmacist, Dr. Leung was a pharmacist-in-charge for an HIV pharmacy. He has worked in multiple settings as a pharmacist including hospital pharmacy, CVS, Walgree...

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Nakia M. Shaw, Pharm.D

McArthur's Apothecary

Atlanta, Georgia

Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist - pharmacy regulations, pharmacy standards of care, pharmacist medical malpractice, drug utilization reviews, medication errors, adverse drug reactions, Medicare and Medicaid, Compounding

Dr. Shaw (Pharm-D) is a Board-Certified Doctor of Pharmacy with a specialization in numerous disease states. He has a specialization certification in Nuclear Medication. Dr. Shaw is also a Reviewing Medical Officer/Independent Practitioner for The Department of Labor/Federal Occupational Health (nationally and state specific). Dr. Shaw has been a Reviewing Adjudication Officer for Healthcare for the State of Georgia for CMS/Medicaid through the Dept of Health and Human Services Dr. Shaw has been in practice as clinical/compound/adjudication pharmacist since 1999 in many diverse settings including hospital, hospital transitional care, community clinic, critical care, compounding, and retail. In addition Dr. Shaw has served in a variety of leadership roles that have contributed to his experience as an expert witness. In particular, Dr. Shaw has extensive experience reviewing cases related to diagnostic errors, pre and post-operative management, hospital in-patient treatment, hospital...

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Glenn S. Balas, RPH

Chicago, Illinois

Pharmacist - Retail Pharmacist, Experienced, Overdose, Prescriptions, Drug-Food Interactions, Pharmacy Practice, Medication Misuse/Abuse, Medication, Error, Adverse Drug, Pharmacy

With over 50 years in the retail pharmacy industry, Glenn Balas has honed his craft, excelling in various aspects of the industry, from retail pharmacy operations and compliance issues to inventory management and patient consultations. As a licensed pharmacist and former pharmacist owner, Balas has combined his clinical expertise and entrepreneurial business acumen to increase revenue, streamline operational processes, and improve the quality and level of patient care. His proven expertise has not only helped countless patients, but also pharmaceutical representatives, medical professionals, healthcare organizations, and insurance providers. From his long and distinguished career in the pharmacy industry, education and professional growth has always been at the forefront of Balas’ career. With a Doctorate of Pharmacy and as a member of the American Pharmacist Association and American Diabetic Association, Mr. Balas has stayed at the forefront of medication and pharmaceutical man...

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Gourang P. Patel, Pharm.D

Critical Care Education

Chicago, Illinois

Pharmacology- Clinical, Pharmacist - Medication, Error, Toxicology, Adverse Drug, Pharmacology, Clinical Trials, Pharmacy, Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit, Prescription, Prevention, Operating Room Medication Safety

Specialization of pharmacology and toxicology of medications utilized both in the hospital and retail pharmacy settings. Detailed analysis of medication errors, adverse drug reactions, and providing strategies for prevention. Particular focus on practice of pharmacy, medication side effects, and medication safety.

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Gabrielle N Plaia, PharmD, CSP

Clinical Lead Pharmacist - Dartmouth Health

Dartmouth Health

Lebanon, New Hampshire

Pharmacist - Specialty Pharmacy, Ambulatory Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy Practice, Biologic & Biosimilars, Weight Loss, Inflammatory & Autoimmune, Oncology & Hematology, Cardiology, HIV and Infectious Diseases, Rare Disease, Cystic Fibrosis and Pulmonary, Pharmacy Standards of Care, Multiple Sclerosis, Seizure disorder

Dr. Gabrielle Plaia is a board-certified specialty pharmacist with extensive experience in the direct care of patients across all major specialty pharmacy disease states, including but not limited to autoimmune, oncology, infectious disease, and rare disease populations. Actively practicing in both ambulatory and specialty pharmacy settings through patient care, she brings current, real-world insight into patient management, therapy access, and clinical outcomes. She currently serves as Clinical Lead for Specialty Pharmacy Outcomes and Research at Dartmouth Health, where she spearheads initiatives to measure and improve patient care quality and outcomes tied to specialty therapies. Additionally, she serves as the lead clinical formulary subject matter expert for Dartmouth Health’s ambulatory clinics, responsible for presenting therapeutic and economic data to inform formulary strategy across more than thirty clinics in the network. She is an active member of the Vanderbilt Health S...

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Marcus F Hill, DO

Experienced Hospitalist Physician - Expert Witness

Wilmington Health - Novant NHRMC

Castle Hayne, North Carolina

Hospitalist, Internal Medicine - Sepsis, Pulmonary embolism, Cardiology, Infectious disease, Pulmonology, Neurology, Hospitalist, Hematology, Pneumonia, Heart failure, COPD, Pharmacy, Prescriptions, Pain medicine, Narcotics, Diabetes, Alcohol withdrawal, GI bleed, Malpractice, Standard of care

Marcus Hill, D.O. 2765 Alvernia Drive Wilmington, NC 28429 P: (704) 807-7451 Email: hillmf1990@gmail.com CAREER SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE Highly driven, efficient, and team-oriented internal medicine hospitalist physician with 5 years of experience treating acute and chronic diseases across all different backgrounds. Very experienced in dealing with sepsis, pulmonary emboli, strokes, pain control, heart failure, diabetes, cancer, COPD, etc. Actively looking for employment as a physician expert witness. EMPLOYMENT Hospitalist Physician 8/2021 - Present Wilmington Health PLLC at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center Wilmington, North Carolina • Full-time hospitalist on a team of ~15 physicians at an 800+ bed hospital providing comprehensive medical care to patients of all backgrounds. • Cover acute care medical floors including cardiac, neurology, and ICU stepdown units. • Thrive working in fast paced environment and do well under high stress situations. Internal Medicine Res...

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Madonna Mousa, PharmD, RPH

Licensed Retail and Clinical Pharmacist Expert

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...

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Matt Springer

Business Valuation Expert - Former Andersen Tax

Houston, Texas

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Nicholas Ladikos, PharmD, FASCP, BCPS, BCGP, BCIDP

Standard of Care Pharmacy Expert and Professor

Texas Tech University, Arizona College of Nursing, MedOp Advisors

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...

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Airen Edebiri, RPh, PharmD

Pharmacy Malpractice & Safety Specialist

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...