Pharmacy Times December 9, 2024
Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Managing Editor

Key Takeaways

  • AI can enhance medication management, personalized medicine, and clinical decision support in pharmacies, especially in rural areas.
  • Concerns about AI include data privacy, ethical considerations, and ensuring it complements pharmacists’ expertise.
  • Case studies show AI’s potential in diabetes, asthma, and hypertension management, improving outcomes and efficiency.
  • Successful AI implementation requires proactive planning, resource allocation, and education, particularly in rural pharmacy settings.

Although challenges and obstacles persist, artificial intelligence could help rural and smaller pharmacies close gaps in care.

Although there is still a lack of strong clinical research on applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in pharmacy, pharmacists must be proactive when researching and considering the use of these tools, particularly in small and rural health system...

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