Ann Jacklin

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Total Citations

112

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About

Ann Jacklin is a leading authority in hospital pharmacy practice and operational efficiency, with a career focused on transforming medication management systems. Her research centers on the application of discrete event simulation and the evaluation of automation technologies to improve safety, workflow, and resource utilization in clinical settings. In her highly cited 2011 study, Jacklin demonstrated how simulation modeling could redesign an outpatient pharmacy to significantly reduce patient wait times and enhance staff productivity—a work that has garnered 63 citations for its practical impact. Earlier, her pivotal 2008 evaluation of two automated dispensing machines in a UK NHS teaching hospital provided critical evidence on how robotics can improve dispensing accuracy and staff satisfaction while reducing errors, earning 49 citations. As a key figure in UK hospital pharmacy, Jacklin’s work bridges engineering and clinical practice, offering data-driven solutions that have informed national guidelines and inspired further research into lean pharmacy operations. Her contributions remain essential reading for students and professionals seeking to modernize hospital pharmacies through evidence-based innovation.