A Review on Disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence in the Pharmacy Field

Abstract

Pharmacy is being transformed by the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) through automation, data analytics and predictive modeling. However, its use poses ethical, technical and operational issues. This review addresses the varieties of drawbacks of AI in the pharmacy field, such as data privacy breaches, algorithm bias, legal ambiguity, cost, and work dislocation. It also points to losing human empathy in attending to patients telling the necessity of the balanced integration. The analysis finds that the responsible governance, explainable models of AI, and continuous learning are essential in reducing the risk.