Curriculum Vitae

Susan Ann
GarrityPharmD

Pharmacy Expert Witness

Founder & CEO | Garrity Expert Consulting, LLC

Scranton, PennsylvaniaAvailable Nationwide

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Professional summary

Doctor of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Expert Witness with approximately 20 years of clinical pharmacy experience across hospital, ICU, NICU, ambulatory care, community pharmacy, and long-term care settings.

Provides independent, objective, and evidence-based case review, standard-of-care analysis, and expert consultation involving medication errors, pharmacy operations, anticoagulation management, high-risk therapies, and medication safety.

Recognized for evaluating medication-related harm through a systems-based framework, including workflow failures, verification breakdowns, and deviations from accepted pharmacy standards of care.

Available to provide independent expert review and consultation for plaintiff and defense counsel, delivering objective, evidence-based opinions supported by clinical practice and accepted pharmacy standards of care.

Areas of expertise

  • Medication Error Analysis & Causation
  • Pharmacy Standard of Care
  • Anticoagulation Therapy (Warfarin & High-Risk Agents)
  • High-Risk Medication Safety
  • Hospital & Acute Care Pharmacy (ICU, NICU, Critical Care)
  • Retail & Community Pharmacy Operations
  • Long-Term Care Pharmacy Practice
  • Regulatory Compliance & Pharmacy Law
  • Medication Use Systems & Workflow Analysis
  • Drug Utilization Review (Prospective & Retrospective)
  • Clinical Documentation & Medical Record Review

Expert witness services

  • Independent Case Review & Merit Evaluation
  • Standard-of-Care Analysis
  • Medication Error & Causation Determination
  • Pharmacy Policy & Procedure Evaluation
  • Anticoagulation Therapy Review
  • Written Expert Reports & Affidavits of Merit
  • Litigation Support for Plaintiff & Defense Counsel

Professional experience

2026 - PresentGarrity Expert Consulting, LLCFounder & CEO | Pharmacy Expert Witness
  • Conduct independent case reviews and preliminary merit evaluations
  • Perform detailed standard-of-care analysis in medication-related cases
  • Evaluate causation and identify contributing system and workflow failures
  • Assess pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance
  • Provide written expert reports and affidavits of merit
  • Analyze anticoagulation management and high-risk medication use
2025 - PresentCVS HealthStaff Pharmacist / Pharmacy Manager Emerging Leader (PMEL)
  • Oversee high-volume retail pharmacy operations with focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance
  • Perform prospective and retrospective drug utilization review (DUR)
  • Identify and prevent medication errors through workflow oversight
  • Manage anticoagulation therapy and high-risk medications
  • Supervise pharmacy staff and ensure adherence to standards of care
2022 - 2025WalmartPharmacy Manager
  • Managed daily operations of a high-volume pharmacy
  • Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations
  • Identified and mitigated medication safety risks
  • Supervised pharmacy personnel and workflow
  • Provided patient counseling and managed high-risk therapies
2015 - 2022Publix Super MarketsPharmacy Manager
  • Directed high-volume pharmacy operations and regulatory compliance
  • Oversaw medication safety practices and staff training
  • Collaborated with prescribers to optimize patient outcomes
  • Identified and resolved medication-related risks
2013 - 2015Geisinger Mount PoconoClinical Pharmacist - Anticoagulation Clinic
  • Managed anticoagulation therapy including warfarin dosing, monitoring, and adjustment
  • Reviewed patient medical records, laboratory values, and medication regimens
  • Identified contraindications, drug interactions, and therapy-related risks
  • Collaborated with physicians and multidisciplinary care teams
2008 - 2013WalmartStaff Pharmacist (Retail)
  • Practiced across 60+ pharmacy locations, adapting to diverse workflows and operational environments
  • Performed prescription verification, DUR, and patient counseling
  • Maintained accuracy and safety in high-volume dispensing settings
2008 - 2011Pocono Medical CenterStaff Pharmacist (Hospital / Acute Care)
  • Prepared and verified sterile IV and chemotherapy medications
  • Conducted pharmacokinetic dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring
  • Participated in ICU, NICU, and interdisciplinary rounds
  • Evaluated medication safety and performed drug utilization review
2007 - 2008CCRX Long-Term Care PharmacyLong-Term Care Pharmacist
  • Provided pharmacist oversight for complex long-term care populations
  • Reviewed medication regimens for safety, interactions, and appropriateness
  • Ensured compliance with long-term care regulatory standards
2006 - 2007Moses Taylor HospitalStaff Pharmacist (Hospital)
  • Practiced in ICU, NICU, and critical care environments
  • Managed high-risk medications and sterile compounding
  • Conducted clinical review and medication safety evaluations

Education and credentials

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)Wilkes University

Licensure

Registered Pharmacist - Pennsylvania
Active
Registered Pharmacist - Florida
Inactive

Certifications and specialized training

  • Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Test & Treat CertificationFlorida Pharmacy Association | 2023
  • Anticoagulation Therapy Management Certification
  • Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Certification
  • Former Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)

Advanced clinical training in high-risk medication management, anticoagulation therapy, and medication safety systems across clinical and community pharmacy settings.

Case focus

  • Medication Errors (Dispensing, Verification, Counseling)
  • Anticoagulation-Related Events
  • Failure to Identify Drug Interactions or Contraindications
  • Pharmacy Workflow & System Failures
  • Regulatory & Standard-of-Care Deviations
  • High-Risk Medication Management