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Exploring Pharmacist's Attitude, Perception, Concern, and Practice Regarding Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy
1Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Hospital Pharmacy
|February 3, 2026
Summary
Pharmacy professionals in Pakistan show positive attitudes towards ChatGPT integration, with over half reporting good practices. Key concerns include ethics and data accuracy, necessitating targeted training programs for responsible AI use in pharmacy.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Practice
- Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
- Digital Health
Background:
- Assessing pharmacy professionals' views on ChatGPT in Pakistan.
- Investigating attitudes, perceptions, practices, and concerns regarding AI tool integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the current standing of pharmacy professionals in Pakistan concerning the adoption of ChatGPT.
- To identify key areas of concern and positive indicators for ChatGPT use in clinical pharmacy.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted between September 2024 and April 2025.
- Survey distributed to 405 pharmacy professionals across various settings using a convenience sampling technique.
- Data analyzed using IBM SPSS, employing descriptive and inferential statistics.
Main Results:
- Over half of participants (56.3%) displayed positive attitudes, 54.8% had positive perceptions, and 57.3% reported good practices regarding ChatGPT.
- Familiarity with AI in pharmacy practice was reported by 67.0% of respondents.
- Significant concerns (56.0%) were noted regarding ethical considerations, privacy, data accuracy, and bias.
Conclusions:
- A majority of Pakistani pharmacy professionals exhibit favorable attitudes and practices towards ChatGPT.
- Ethical considerations, data privacy, accuracy, and bias are primary concerns requiring attention.
- Development of educational programs and protocols is crucial for the safe and effective integration of ChatGPT into pharmacy practice to improve patient care.
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