AI Use in Pharmacy and Pharmacy Education
A special issue of Pharmacy (ISSN 2226-4787). This special issue belongs to the section "Pharmacy Education and Student/Practitioner Training".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 October 2025 | Viewed by 41
Special Issue Editors
Interests: interprofessional education; ambulatory medicine; pharmacy education; patient simulation
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce a Special Issue of Pharmacy titled “AI Use in Pharmacy and Pharmacy Education”. As artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into healthcare and education, its impact on pharmacy practices and pharmacy education will continue to evolve. AI offers numerous advantages, such as enhanced clinical decision support, the automation of routine tasks, and personalized learning experiences. However, its limitations—such as inaccuracies, biases, and over-reliance—highlight the need for critical evaluation by pharmacy professionals and educators.
In pharmacy education, AI has the potential to enhance learning, but students may also view it as a shortcut rather than a tool for deeper understanding. This raises important questions about how AI can be implemented responsibly in the PharmD curriculum and how educators can encourage critical thinking and ethical AI use among students.
We invite submissions exploring the application, benefits, and challenges of AI in pharmacy practices and pharmacy education. Manuscripts may include original research, brief reports, reviews, or short communications. We also encourage submissions of resident or trainee research projects that examine AI utilization in pharmacy settings. We hope that this Special Issue will serve as a platform for sharing best practices, innovative strategies, and research findings that will inform the responsible and effective use of AI in pharmacy.
Dr. Bernadette Cornelison
Dr. Christopher J Edwards
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- education
- pharmacy
- artificial intelligence
- community pharmacy
- clinical pharmacy services
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