Summary of the benefits and challenges of ChatGPT in pharmacy practice

AspectDescriptionReferences
Benefits
    Drug safetyExamines pharmaceutical interrelations, notifies about potential hazards, reduces likelihood of harmful drug interactions[22, 23]
    Error reductionCurbs diagnostic errors, assists in autonomous prescription verification[22, 23]
    Patient careEnhances patient well-being, generates personalized notification messages[22, 23]
    ComplianceEnsures adherence to legal and regulatory obligations[22, 23]
    Inventory managementImproves stock control and supply optimization[23]
    CommunicationEliminates language barriers in healthcare literature[24, 25]
    Predictive analyticsIdentifies individuals prone to readmission for targeted interventions[22]
    Surgical supportProvides instant, accurate insights to skilled surgeons[22]
    Healthcare efficiencyAllows professionals to focus more on patient care[22]
    Clinical decision-makingEnhances decision-making through AI algorithms and machine learning[28]
Challenges
    SecurityRisk of adversarial attacks[4]
    MisinformationPotential for spreading false information or propaganda[4]
    Identity theftRisk of deception due to human-like text generation[4]
    Data qualityDependence on accuracy and quality of training data, potential for bias[26]
    PrivacyConcerns about extensive use of patient data for AI training[28]