Contact this Expert Witness
- Company: EduCare4U, LLC
- Phone: (330) 715-4689
- Website: www.educare-4U.com
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
PharmacistKeywords/Search Terms:
community pharmacy, self-care, over-the-counter medications, pharmacogenomics, natural products, supplements, pharmacokinetics, community pharmacist, retail pharmacy, retail pharmacist, medication therapy management, drug or medication therapy, patient safety, medication dispensing, side effectsEducation:
MS Hospital and Clinical Pharmacy, University of Toledo; BS Pharmacy, University of ToledoYears in Practice:
41Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:
1Additional Information
I've been hired as an expert witness by 12 attorneys to review cases ranging from pharmacist dispensing incorrect medications to assessing the appropriateness of medications based on patient factors. I have over 30 years' experience as an academician, teaching in 6 Colleges of Pharmacy during this timeframe, where I have educated and continue to educate future pharmacists on their roles as patient care providers, and the importance of addressing both safety and efficacy of medications. I have over 20 years of experience as a community pharmacist. Most recently, I was a community pharmacist at a large chain for a year, and prior to that at a grocery store pharmacy. In this role I was responsible for entering and checking thousands of prescriptions; evaluating DUR messages (safety issues such as potential allergy, side effect, interaction, and dosing concerns) and taking actions to prevent these; counseling patients on their medicines; conducting detailed medication reviews; and consulting with physicians and other providers to address safety and efficacy issues.