Pharmacy is a healthcare profession focused on the preparation, dispensing, and management of medications. Pharmacists, integral members of the healthcare team, ensure the safe and effective use of drugs, provide patient education, and contribute to public health. Pharmacies serve as crucial canters for medication access and counselling.
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Revolutionizing Drug Discovery With Artificial Intelligence: Enhancing Efficiency, Addressing Ethical Concerns, and Overcoming Limitations
Ranjit Barua (OmDayal Group of Institutions, India), Deepanjan Das (Jadavpur University, India), and Nirmalendu Biswas (Jadavpur University, India)
Copyright: © 2024
|Pages: 24
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2238-3.ch004
Abstract
Artificial intelligence (AI) is swiftly reshaping diverse industries, and the pharmaceutical sector is no different. This study delves into AI's capacity to revolutionize pharmacy, exploring its current and future applications in drug discovery, personalized medicine, safety, quality control, inventory management, and patient counselling. Despite notable advancements, challenges like data privacy, ethics, and regulations are crucial considerations. AI's transformative impact is evident in faster drug discovery, enhanced patient outcomes, cost reduction, and improved operational efficiency in pharmacies. The shift from manual processes to automated AI systems ensures precision, personalization, and cost-effectiveness in patient care. Ethical and responsible AI use, along with careful societal and workforce considerations, is imperative. This chapter provides insights into the future of pharmacy, highlighting AI's transformative potential in the field.