Many concerns to society are relevant to forensic pharmacists. Specific applications of forensic pharmacy include death investigation, professional malpractice, drug-induced violence, competency to stand trial, acquaintance rape, child abuse, drug testing, fraud & white collar crime, worker's compensation, and medication errors. Effects of the drug on either the victim or the defendant can be an issue in civil or criminal cases. Pharmacokinetics calculations can be useful in legal cases relating to drunk driving and adverse drug events.
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