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How Pharmacists Can Use Artificial Intelligence To Advance Their Practice: Insights From ChatGPT

IDStewardship

In this article, ChatGPT weighs in on how pharmacists can use artificial intelligence. BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 7 June 2023 With the exception of the questions in bold, this entire text was written by ChatGPT. AI can assist in language translation, improving communication with non-native speakers. Gauthier, Pharm.D.,

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Strategies for Preventing Hospital Drug Diversion

Omnicell

Creating a diversion prevention program led by a multidisciplinary diversion committee to develop, refine, and communicate diversion prevention policies is the first step. Among other proactive steps, they will look for gaps in chain of custody throughout the medication management process.

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

This research shows the impactful interventions implemented within a medically integrated pharmacy (MIP) model, specifically focusing on how oncology-trained nurses can leverage comprehensive chart reviews and reassessments to identify discrepancies before medication dispensation, ultimately leading to substantial cost avoidance and waste reduction.

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To Combat Medication Errors, Proper Pharmacy Inventory Counts Are Essential

Pharmacy Times

To properly and responsibly allocate these medications to patients, pharmacists and health professionals must develop proper literacy and adeptness at using new products such as Detect-A-Dose while maintaining adequate communication and multidisciplinary teamwork. Fast and accurate medication identification. REFERENCES 1.