Author: Dr. Hind Al-Shomer
An electronic pharmacy system at Al-Amiri Hospital in Kuwait demonstrates how technology successfully facilitates medication access without queues or dispensing errors. The system delivers medications in under one minute, comparable to an automated bank teller machine.
Dr. Ahmad Al-Saeed, head of the pharmacy department, spearheaded this innovation, investing significant effort to realize this solution that benefits patients, especially elderly individuals and those requiring ongoing chronic disease medications.
The author advocates implementing this electronic pharmacy model across all Kuwaiti hospitals and health centers, with interconnected information systems to prevent medication duplication and waste. This modernization would enhance healthcare service quality and public confidence.