Artificial Intelligence: The Next Frontier in Pharmacy Automation and Drug Dispensing
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pharmacy automation, artificial intelligence, dispensing robotic technologiesAbstract
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various healthcare domains has revolutionised traditional practices, such
as medication work. This section looks on the use of AI in trade activities for medicine dispensing, with an eye towards how
it might improve performance and safety in medical settings. Through the analysis of patient data, including medical history,
allergies, and medication interactions, artificial intelligence (AI) technologies like machine learning and natural language
processing are being used to enhance drug dispensing procedures. By guaranteeing proper medication administration, AI
systems can assist chemists in making well-informed judgements regarding drug delivery dosage adjustments and medication
reconciliation, which not only reduces the possibility of mistakes but also enhances patient outcomes. However, AI-powered
automation tools enhance pharmacy inventory management and prescription fulfilment operations. These systems can
estimate medicine request reminder stock levels and automate refills, minimising waste and stock outs while also ensuring
that patients have easy access to critical prescriptions. AI dramatically increases patient safety when delivering medications.
This proactive approach lowers the likelihood of prescription errors, which results in fewer hospital readmissions and
antagonistic drug events. However, concerns like data privacy, algorithmic program bias, and regulatory conformance must
be addressed in order to fully realise the benefits of AI in medicine dispensation. Lastly, the use of AI in medication
dispensing procedures has great potential to luxuriate productivity and security in the medical environment. AI systems can
detect potential adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and dosage errors in real time, notifying healthcare providers and
enabling them to substitute promptly.
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