Austin De La Cruz

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.