Integrating Large Language Models Into UAE Community Pharmacies: Pharmacists' Perspectives on Benefits, Concerns, and Implementation Barriers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The UAE's rapid economic growth and adoption of advanced healthcare technologies necessitate understanding pharmacists' perspectives on large language models (LLMs) to address implementation challenges and align with the nation's digital health initiatives.

Aim

This study explored UAE pharmacists' perceived benefits, concerns, and barriers to LLM adoption, as well as factors contributing to heightened concerns in community pharmacies.

Methods

A survey-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 528 community pharmacists (51.3% female) in the UAE between October and November 2024. Pharmacists completed a validated questionnaire assessing socio-demographic information, perceived benefits, concerns, and barriers related to LLM use. Binary logistic regressi

SUBMITTER: Jarab AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12800738 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature