At a scientific conference held on March 31, 2026, health experts underscored that digital transformation in hospital pharmacy is an essential prerequisite for smart healthcare. Rather than isolated applications, the sector is moving toward a comprehensive strategy anchored by two primary pillars: Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Electronic Prescriptions.
Current assessments reveal that many healthcare facilities, particularly at the provincial level, still rely on manual processes. Paper-based prescribing and repetitive data entry not only strain medical staff but also create data bottlenecks, increasing the risk of clinical errors.
The benefits of full digitalization include:
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Real-time Management: Enabling regulatory bodies to monitor drug utilization nationwide and identify abnormal patterns.
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Early Disease Warning: Analyzing drug consumption data (e.g., antibiotics, antipyretics) to predict potential outbreaks in specific localities.
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Optimized Clinical Pharmacy: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is utilized to screen for drug interactions, detect contraindications, and assist physicians in selecting the most precise treatment regimens.
However, experts emphasized that AI can only be effective when built upon a foundation of clean, synchronized data. Consequently, the transformation roadmap must be implemented consistently across the entire supply chain—from inventory management and prescribing to dispensing and post-treatment evaluation—coupled with digital literacy training for healthcare professionals.