Advancing Pharmacy Service using Big Data – Are We Fully Utilising the Big Data’s Potential Yet?

Authors

  • Hui-Qi See School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Jin-Ning Chan School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Shu-Jin Ling School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Shang-Cheng Gan School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Chee-Onn Leong School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Center for Cancer and Stem Cell Research, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Chun-Wai Mai School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Center for Cancer and Stem Cell Research, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18433/jpps29869

Abstract

Big data is anticipated to have large implications in clinical pharmacy, in view of its potential in enhancing precision medicine and to avoid medication error. However, it is equally debatable since such a powerful tool may also disrupt the need of pharmacist in healthcare industry. In this article, we commented the contribution of Big Data in various aspects of clinical pharmacy including advancing pharmaceutical care service, optimising drug supplies, managing clinical trials, and strengthening pharmacovigilance. The future direction of the usage of Big Data related to clinical pharmacy will be discussed.

 

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Author Biography

Chun-Wai Mai, School of Pharmacy, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Center for Cancer and Stem Cell Research, International Medical University, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Head, Centre for Cancer and Stem Cell Research, Institute for Research, Development and Innovation, International Medical University

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Published

2018-06-24

How to Cite

See, H.-Q., Chan, J.-N., Ling, S.-J., Gan, S.-C., Leong, C.-O., & Mai, C.-W. (2018). Advancing Pharmacy Service using Big Data – Are We Fully Utilising the Big Data’s Potential Yet?. Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 21(1), 217–221. https://doi.org/10.18433/jpps29869

Issue

Vol. 21 (2018): Pages 143 - 304

Section

Commentaries

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