The document discusses the smart pharmacy system which uses an automated link between warehouses and pharmacies to provide daily reports on dispensing and expenses. It alerts the warehouse keeper if drug levels drop sharply. Key features include reducing wait times, errors in quantities and types, and automated organization. Automated pharmacy systems are growing in hospitals and outside due to the pandemic by limiting human contact. They can reduce errors and improve workflow efficiency. The objectives are to improve patient care processes through establishing safety standards for automated systems.

1. The Smart Pharmacy

2. Smart Pharmacy System

3. There is an automatic link between the warehouse and all
pharmacies via the network, and there is a daily report at the time
(00.00) issued automatically with the number of dispensing for
each drug, and also a daily report issued at the same time
automatically for the expenses that are in the warehouse and
pharmacies separately (percentage and number) and in In the
event of a sharp or sudden drop in a drug or a specific
requirement, the system sends an automated message to the e-
mail of the warehouse keeper, and alerts appear on a dashboard.

4. System Features

5. Reducing the waiting time for pilgrims to
receive medication.
Reducing the margin of errors in quantity
and type.
Automated arrangement of pharmacy
contents.

6. Abstract

7. The smart pharmacy is one of the most important advanced
technologies in the field of pharmaceutical services through
the application of advanced software solutions, artificial
intelligence and modern technological systems related to
the drug dispensing process; Expectations in this field
indicate a further trend towards the adoption of
automation services in pharmacies, whether located within
or outside hospitals, on a global scale.

8. The market for smart pharmacies and pharmacies
automation has witnessed an increasing growth in the
recent period; Although it is not new, the Corona pandemic
has re-shed light on this area due to the precautionary
measures it imposed aimed at limiting human contact,
which led to the growth of the market for software
solutions specialized in automation for pharmacies and the
high demand for the use of modern technologies with
expectations of achieving further growth in the coming
period.

9. Considering the advancement of technology over the past
years through automated systems and advanced software
solutions for automation, artificial intelligence and machine
learning, this has been reflected in the development of a
variety of solutions for pharmaceutical purposes so that the
smart pharmacy operates according to an automated
system to determine the drug, its quantity and the way it is
stored.

10. Introduction

11. The use of automation and automation software in smart
pharmacies to complete prescriptions contributes to
reducing the burden on the pharmacist, giving him more
time to work closely with patients, as well as lowering costs,
reducing dispensing time and increasing the level of
accuracy. It has seen automation devices for pharmacies,
which were produced by companies specializing in software
solutions.

12. The presence of advanced products and software in the
fierce competition between companies and the
participation of actors in this field in research and
development activities, which reflected positively on the
reality of this sector and the pharmaceutical sector
benefited greatly from the automation process and smart
technology.

13. It is expected that reliance on software solutions specialized
in automation of pharmacies will increase on a global scale
because these systems can reduce medication errors and
improve the efficiency of workflow in pharmacies, thanks to
the achievements of specialized companies in developing
these solutions in line with The need for it in a way that
serves the interests of patients in the first place while
reducing the burden of work pressures on the pharmacist.

14. Objectives

15. Automated pharmacy systems include devices for storing and distributing medicines, and the role of
these systems in the drug distribution process has grown and spread widely. The American National
Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) defines automated pharmacy systems as: “It includes, but is
not limited to, mechanical systems that carry out operations and activities not related to drug
formulation and administration, but related to storage, packaging, dispensing and distribution of drugs.
At the same time, it collects, monitors and preserves all operational information. These systems have
many advantages, as they free the pharmacist from the constraints of physical operations to support his
important role in the pharmaceutical care process, and greatly help in improving safety, as they dispense
medication simultaneously, which reduces the waiting time for the patient. Many factories produce
automated teller machines in a wide variety of shapes and software capabilities to be compatible with
the information systems of various health and pharmaceutical authorities. These devices can be
deployed in selected areas of the hospital, such as the ambulance department, where the consumption
of medicines stored there is high, or to dispense certain types of medicines, such as controlled
medicines, which need to be dispensed with recording and tracking processes, or in all areas that take
care of the patient (wards and departments) As it is applied in many health authorities.

16. Basic rules in the safety of the use of automated pharmacy systems: The primary objective of deploying automated
pharmacy systems is to improve the patient care process, therefore establishing professional standards and ground
rules to be compatible with any system or device is very important.
The American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) has developed the following ground rules:
1- Securing the following safety specifications available in single dose systems: Presence of medicines in packages
containing a single unit or single dose. Dispense medicines as much as possible in ready-to-use containers. Provide
the drug to the patient only when it is scheduled to take it Keeping in the pharmacy a medication file for each
patient separately, along with his stay in the hospital.
2- Providing a method that facilitates the pharmacist’s immediate and continuous review of the drug orders so that
he can take the appropriate decision during the process of using the drug, especially before giving the first dose;
Providing the independence of the pharmacist and nurse to deal with the medication order.
3- Ensuring the safety of the method used in storing, distributing, handling, and using the medicine, in any place of
practice affiliated with the Health Authority where the automated drug dispensing devices are distributed. The
concept of safety also implies compliance with the environmental conditions for storage and handling of medicines.
4- Responding to federal and state laws and regulations related to consumer protection. The terms of the
pharmacists’ councils in different states may vary, for the use of automatic drug dispensing devices in the different
places of practice, and for obtaining approval for their use.

17. Although the process of drug use is subject to multiple health care
regulations, the pharmacist remains responsible in all cases for ensuring
that the automated drug dispensing system fulfills the purpose for which
it was designed and is well maintained to avoid errors and system
disruption.

18. Research question

19. Literature review

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25. Methodology and
procedures

26. Pharmacies management has recently become in need of high professionalism
in monitoring and tracking medicines and monitoring drug stores to avoid
error, as corrupt medicine is a fatal bullet for all customers.
The pharmacies and drug stores sector faces many difficulties and problems
that prevent it from succeeding and earning profits. Rather, these problems
often expose it to several losses at various levels.
 Loss of communication and coherence between departments and departments of pharmacies and drug
stores.
 The lack of control in the pharmacies administration on the procurement cycle.
 There is no effective mechanism for knowing the expiration period.
 inventory problems.
 Accumulation of credits for items approaching expiration.
 There is no mechanism to follow up on transfers issued from the warehouse to the pharmacy.
 Duplicate the definition of items.
 Not linking with government agencies and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The way to solve it all depends on a pre-programmed sensor

27. Ethical considerations

28. Documenting the medications administered to the patient in
a way that ensures the accuracy of the drug administration
process and enhances drug safety.
It makes it easier for workers, saves time and effort, allows
for better management of available resources, and ensures
the process of administering medication on time.
Improving the quality of service and ensuring patient safety
and security.
Providing a comprehensive patient medication history that
can be accessed and viewed by any healthcare professional.

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