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Technology and automation in pharmaceutical care

B G Felkey1, K N Barker

  • 1Department of Pharmacy Care Systems, School of Pharmacy, Auburn University, Ala, USA.

Journal of the American Pharmaceutical Association (Washington, D.C. : 1996)
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Future pharmacy computer systems will enhance patient care through automated dispensing, improved medication management, and advanced drug interaction screening. These technologies will streamline pharmacy operations and information networks for better patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Pharmacy practice is evolving with technological advancements.
  • Current systems face challenges in medication management and patient information handling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the future role of pharmacy computer systems in patient care.
  • To highlight emerging technologies in pharmaceutical dispensing and information management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current and developing technologies in pharmacy.
  • Analysis of the impact of computer systems, bar codes, and information networks.

Main Results:

  • Future systems will aid in medication needs assessment, drug therapy evaluation, and patient data management.

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  • Automated dispensing and distribution systems are under development for hospitals and long-term care.
  • Bar code technology is enhancing medication dispensing, prescription verification, and drug interaction screening.

    • Conclusions:

    • Pharmacy computer systems and information networks are crucial for future pharmaceutical practice.
    • Advanced drug use review databases will support sophisticated drug therapy screening.