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Austin De La Cruz

Pharm.D., BCPP

Houston, TX9 years+ years experience
Psychiatric Pharmacy and Medication Management Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Austin De La Cruz, Pharm.D., BCPP is a psychiatric pharmacy expert specializing in psychopharmacology and medication management in mental health settings. With a career encompassing clinical pharmacy practice, academic instruction, and specialized psychiatric pharmacy roles, he brings a nuanced understanding of medication-related issues in psychiatric care to his litigation work. His work centers on investigating medication errors, assessing safe prescribing practices, and evaluating whether drug interactions contributed to adverse outcomes.

Mr. De La Cruz has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Texas, involving cases related to psychiatric medication management, substance use disorders, and polypharmacy. His Doctor of Pharmacy degree, along with his Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist certification, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving psychiatric medication practices.

Work Experience

Austin De La Cruz has been a Clinical Associate Professor- Psychiatry at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy since 2016 and a Clinical Instructor- Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine since 2017. He also serves as an Adjunct Professor- Psychiatry at the University of St. Thomas- Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing and has been a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist- Psychiatry at Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Health System since 2017.

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Austin De La Cruz is a specialist in psychiatric pharmacy, focusing on psychopharmacology and safe prescribing practices.

Best Use Cases

  • 1expert testimony in psychiatric medication cases
  • 2consultation on psychopharmacology practices
  • 3training for pharmacy students in mental health

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Education

  • PGY2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency

    North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System · 2016

  • PGY1 Ambulatory Care Focused Pharmacy Residency

    North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System · 2015

  • Doctor of Pharmacy

    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center · 2014

  • Pre-Pharmacy Prerequisites

    Texas Tech University · 2010

Licenses

  • PharmacistTexas State Board of Pharmacy (TX)
  • InternTexas State Board of Pharmacy (TX)
  • Certified Student Pharmacy Intern ImmunizerAccreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (TX)
  • Certified Pharmacy TechnicianTexas State Board (TX)
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