Preparing for an AI-driven future: insights from Saudi pharmacy students.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The current study was conducted to assess pharmacy students outlook towards artificial intelligence (AI), pharmacy education, and pharmacy practice.

Methods

The study used a cross-sectional, self-administered, anonymous online questionnaire. The study was conducted at the college of pharmacy in Saudi Arabia.

Participants

Year 4 and year 5 undergraduate pharmacy students were chosen as the study population.

Results

A total of 133 pharmacy students completed the survey (response rate: 82%). The mean Likert score for perceptions of AI use in pharmacy education and practice was 3.43 ± 0.6, while the mean score for incorporation of AI in pharmacy education programs was 3.55 ± 0.78. Students demonstrated generally positive attitudes toward AI, supporting its deve

SUBMITTER: Almaghaslah D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12863167 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature