Expert Witness Services

Expert Rx provides independent expert witness services to attorneys in pharmacy-related litigation. Services are focused on objective analysis, defensible opinions, and clear communication of pharmacy standards of care, medication errors, and regulatory compliance issues.

All opinions are rendered independently, based on accepted professional standards, applicable regulations, and the facts of each case.

    • Preliminary and comprehensive review of pharmacy-related cases

    • Objective assessment of potential deviations from accepted standards of care

    • Identification of strengths, weaknesses, and evidentiary issues

    • Early case screening for plaintiff and defense counsel

    This service is designed to assist in determining whether a case merits further pursuit or defense from a pharmacy perspective.

    • Evaluation of pharmacist and pharmacy obligations under accepted professional standards

    • Review of policies, procedures, and pharmacy workflow

    • Assessment of staffing, supervision, and system-level factors

    • Comparison of actions taken versus expected pharmacy practice

    Analysis focuses on whether care provided met the applicable standard at the time of the events in question.

    • Review of dispensing, verification, labeling, and counseling processes

    • Analysis of prescribing, transcription, and administration issues involving pharmacy oversight

    • Identification of human and system contributors to medication errors

    • Evaluation of causal relationship between errors and alleged harm

    Findings are presented in a manner suitable for expert reports, depositions, and testimony.

    • Preparation of clear, organized, and defensible expert reports

    • Written opinions addressing standard of care, breach, and causation

    • Support for admissibility and reliability challenges

    • Timely completion aligned with litigation deadlines

    Reports are written for legal audiences and structured to withstand scrutiny.

    • Deposition testimony as a pharmacy expert witness

    • Trial testimony in state and federal proceedings

    • Clear explanation of pharmacy practices for judges and juries

    • Professional, objective presentation under cross-examination

    Testimony is limited to areas of demonstrated expertise and based solely on the facts and applicable standards.

    • Review of controlled substance handling and documentation practices

    • Evaluation of compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations

    • Assessment of monitoring, recordkeeping, and diversion prevention systems

    • Analysis of regulatory failures and associated risk exposure

    This service is applicable to both civil litigation and regulatory-related matters.

    • Review of pharmacy services provided to long-term care and institutional settings

    • Evaluation of medication management systems, packaging, and delivery

    • Assessment of consultant pharmacist roles and oversight responsibilities

    • Analysis of compliance with applicable long-term care regulations

    • Behind-the-scenes consultation without expert designation

    • Assistance with case strategy from a pharmacy perspective

    • Review and critique of opposing expert opinions and reports

    • Support in identifying pharmacy-specific issues and lines of inquiry

    This service is intended for attorney work product and strategic planning.

Engagement & Availability

Expert witness services are available for plaintiff and defense counsel.
All engagements require a formal agreement and retainer prior to commencement of work.

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