Pharmacists as Patient Advocates: Enhancing Medication Adherence and Health Outcomes

Abstract

This is a study of the pharmacists who are the advocates of patients' health. The study deals with enhancing medication adherence and improving the health outcomes of the patients. Using technology this can be done easily. Technologies such as Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) provide efficiency to operations. The several benefits of automated dispensing have also been covered along with a drawback of using this technology. The benefits to the patients and pharmacists come with a reduction in dispensing errors and overall improved healthcare. Lastly, the study gives future research directions with fields to work towards.