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  • Model-informed precision dosing (MIPD) software aims to optimize drug regimens for individual patients.
  • Despite decades of development, MIPD tools lack widespread clinical integration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify essential criteria for MIPD software tools.
  • To evaluate the performance of currently available MIPD software.

Main Methods:

  • A web survey assessed 103 criteria across eight categories with 22 precision dosing experts.
  • Ten MIPD software tools were identified and evaluated based on expert-weighted criteria.

Main Results:

  • Experts rated privacy/data security (8.5 ± 1.8) and user-friendliness (7.2 ± 2.1) as highly important.
  • All evaluated MIPD software performed well, with variations in features, support, and cost.

Conclusions:

  • Software selection depends on specific needs and user preferences.
  • Improvements are needed in EHR integration, validation standardization, and demonstrating clinical/economic benefits.