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AI in Pharmacy Automation: A Review of Innovations in Robotics, Their Ethical Implications, and Impact on Workflow and Workforce
Abstract: The pharmacy profession has witnessed a paradigm shift with the integration of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) in automation. Traditional practices that relied heavily on manual dispensing, paper documentation, and technician labor are now being augmented or replaced by robotic dispensing systems, sterile compounding machines, and predictive AI algorithms. These innovations enhance safety, improve efficiency, and reduce errors, while also raising complex ethical questions related to workforce displacement, liability, and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 17, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 01–07 Read article