Summary of some of the possible applications of ChatGPT in pharmacy
| Application | Description | Example | References |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer support | ChatGPT can answer common queries from customers about their medications, such as dosage, side effects, availability, etc. | Customer: How often should I take this antibiotic? ChatGPT: You should take one tablet every 12 hours for 7 days. | [20] |
| Drug interaction checks | ChatGPT can analyze the medications that a patient is taking and alert the pharmacist to any potential risks of adverse drug reactions. | Pharmacist: What other medications are you taking? Patient: I’m taking aspirin for my headache. ChatGPT: Aspirin may interact with your antibiotic and increase the risk of bleeding. You should consult your doctor before taking aspirin. | [15] |
| Prescription validation | ChatGPT can verify the accuracy and legality of prescriptions, identifying any errors or inconsistencies. | Prescription: Amoxicillin 500 mg, 1 tablet twice daily for 10 days. ChatGPT: This prescription is valid and matches the standard dosage for amoxicillin. | [21] |
The authors would like to thank Himanshu Sharma (Assistant Professor, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad) for all of his guidance and support.
AAN: Conceptualization, Writing—original draft. MDIAF and SMM: Writing—review & editing. TST: Writing—original draft, Data curation. AAS: Validation, Writing—review & editing, Software. All authors read and approved the submitted version.
The author declares that there are no conflicts of interest.
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