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. 2022 Jun;18(6):3076-3078.
doi: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2021.07.018. Epub 2021 Jul 21.

Incessant threat of COVID-19 variants: Highlighting need for a mix of FDA-approved artificial intelligence tools and community pharmacy services

Muhammad Faisal Nadeem  1 , Nazish Matti  2 , Shagufta Parveen  3 , Sehrish Rafiq  4
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Incessant threat of COVID-19 variants: Highlighting need for a mix of FDA-approved artificial intelligence tools and community pharmacy services

Muhammad Faisal Nadeem et al. Res Social Adm Pharm. 2022 Jun.

Abstract

Seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, especially FDA-approved AI tools, in community pharmacies can build increasingly effective and easy care pathways, thereby minimizing burden on healthcare system, and ensuring compliance to preventive measure through limiting hospital visits. In this regard, the WHO needs to enlist and provide guidance on most promising AI tools that can be implemented in community pharmacy settings.

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