In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing a pivotal role in enhancing pharmacy practice. This presentation explores how AI can be intelligently implemented in the field of pharmacy, with a focus on sharing proven, good practices from successful applications of AI.

By understanding the benefits and potential challenges of AI, pharmacy professionals can improve patient outcomes, streamline processes, and optimise decision-making. Attendees will gain insights into real-world examples of AI in pharmacy, from automated dispensing systems to AI-powered drug interaction checks and personalised medicine.

The session will also offer practical guidance on how to integrate AI into pharmacy workflows effectively and responsibly, ensuring ethical considerations and regulatory compliance are maintained.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Understand the key benefits and challenges of AI implementation in pharmacy practice, including improved efficiency, enhanced patient safety, and better resource management.

Identify successful examples of AI application in various areas of pharmacy practice, such as document processing, drug dispensing, medication management, clinical decision support, and patient counseling.

Recognise ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations when implementing AI solutions in pharmacy settings, including data privacy, bias, and patient consent.

Develop strategies to assess and select appropriate AI tools for their pharmacy practice, ensuring alignment with clinical and operational needs.

Apply practical steps for integrating AI technologies into pharmacy workflows, from planning to deployment and ongoing evaluation.