AI assistant could slash pharmacy errors
NCT ID NCT06245044
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether machine intelligence (MI) can help pharmacists catch medication dispensing errors. Sixty-eight licensed pharmacists completed mock verification tasks with and without MI advice. Researchers measured reaction time, accuracy, and trust in the AI to see if MI support improves safety.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a practical tool that helps pharmacists catch drug-selection errors before they reach patients, improving safety.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, completed study with 68 pharmacists in a simulated setting. Real-world pharmacy conditions may differ, and the AI advice may not always be correct or trusted.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States