Beth Prier

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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Beth Prier is a leading voice in the integration of automation and robotics within hospital pharmacy practice. Her seminal work, "Robotics in Acute Care Hospitals" (2012), with 17 citations, was a foundational piece that helped define the emerging role of robotic systems in medication management. Prier’s research focuses on the intersection of health-system pharmacy, information technology, and operational efficiency, exploring how automated dispensing and robotic compounding can enhance patient safety and streamline clinical workflows. Her contributions have been instrumental in shaping the conversation around the future of pharmacy practice, particularly following the 2010 ASHP Pharmacy Practice Initiative Summit, where she highlighted the critical role of technology. By documenting early implementations and outcomes, Prier provided a roadmap for hospitals transitioning to automated systems, demonstrating how robotics can reduce medication errors and free pharmacists for direct patient care. Her work remains a key reference for health-system administrators and pharmacy leaders seeking to modernize acute care settings through strategic technological investment.