Demelza M Pourahmad
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Demelza M Pourahmad is a leading researcher in pharmaceutical compounding and healthcare automation, with a focus on improving the safety and efficiency of hazardous drug preparation. Her work addresses critical challenges in hospital pharmacy operations, particularly the growing demand for parenteral hazardous drugs amid workforce shortages. Pourahmad’s most cited study, “Analysis of production time and capacity for manual and robotic compounding scenarios for parenteral hazardous drugs” (2023, 7 citations), provides a rigorous comparative evaluation of manual, software-supported manual, and robotic compounding methods. This research quantifies the trade-offs between production time, capacity, and direct labour costs, offering evidence-based guidance for pharmacy decision-makers seeking to enhance throughput while minimizing staff exposure to cytotoxic agents. By demonstrating the potential of automation to streamline workflows and reduce human error, Pourahmad’s work has direct implications for patient safety and occupational health in oncology settings. Her contributions are particularly timely as healthcare systems worldwide grapple with drug shortages and the need for scalable, cost-effective compounding solutions. Pourahmad’s research bridges industrial engineering and clinical pharmacy, establishing her as a key voice in the transformation of sterile compounding practices.
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