Paper Key : IRJ************766
Author: Rameshwari Rajendra Amble
Date Published: 04 Apr 2025
Abstract
Hospital pharmacies play a vital role in ensuring patients receive correct and timely medication. But, the increasing number of prescriptions places significant pressure on pharmacy staff, reducing the time available for individual prescriptions and increasing the risk of human error. To overcome this issue, robotic-assisted pharmacy systems have been introduced to automate drug distribution and enhance medication safety. Pharmacy automation, including automated and semi-automated drug distribution systems (DDSs), helps and streamlines the medication dispensing process, reduces errors, optimizes time management, and lowers operational costs. By integrating robotics into hospital pharmacies, healthcare facilities can ensure that medications are dispensed accurately and on schedule, following healthcare professionals instructions. This paper systematically reviews the implementation of automated and semi-automated DDSs in hospitals, which not only minimizes risks associated with manual handling but also allows pharmacists to focus more on patient care rather than administrative tasks. As healthcare demands continue to grow, adopting robotic-assisted pharmacy solutions is becoming essential for improving patient safety and enhancing the overall efficiency of hospital pharmacy operations.
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