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Use AI to transform Odisha's pharmacies
The Statesman Bhubaneswar
|June 06, 2025
In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force.
In the rapidly evolving world of healthcare, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force. Its integration into pharmacy and medical education is not just a possibility – it is an ongoing revolution. Across India and particularly in Odisha, a state known for its growing healthcare infrastructure and pharmaceutical hubs, AI is poised to play a crucial role in reshaping how medicines are developed, dispensed, and taught.
Today, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, medical colleges, and pharmacists are aligning closely with AI technologies, creating a robust ecosystem of collaboration. This partnership is no longer futuristic – it's today's reality. And if nurtured properly, Odisha could become a model for the rest of the nation.
The pharmacy profession, long reliant on human expertise, now finds a powerful ally in AI. From drug discovery and personalized medicine to supply chain management and patient care, AI is helping pharmacists and pharmaceutical companies perform with greater efficiency and accuracy.
Traditional drug development takes years and costs billions. AI can reduce this drastically. AI algorithms analyze vast datasets – from patient records to clinical trial results – to predict how compounds will interact with the human body. This accelerates the discovery process. In Odisha, with its strong presence of generic pharmaceutical industries, AI can help in optimizing the development of cost-effective drugs that cater to both domestic and international markets.
AI enables personalized therapy by analyzing genetic, environmental, and lifestyle data. Pharmacists in Odisha can tailor medications based on AI-driven recommendations, minimizing side effects and enhancing efficacy. This is particularly beneficial in treating chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer, which are increasingly prevalent in the region.
This story is from the June 06, 2025 edition of The Statesman Bhubaneswar.
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