Gerardo Cajaraville

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Gerardo Cajaraville is a leading figure in hospital pharmacy automation, with a focused research portfolio centered on the optimization of robotic chemotherapy compounding. His most cited work, "Robotic chemotherapy compounding: A multicenter productivity approach" (2021, 12 citations), provides a pivotal analysis of the KIRO Oncology robot’s performance across three hospital pharmacy departments. In this study, Cajaraville identifies the critical factors that predict and optimize automatic compounding time, offering a data-driven framework for improving safety, efficiency, and throughput in hazardous drug preparation. His contributions are particularly impactful for pharmacy practice, as they bridge the gap between emerging robotic technology and real-world clinical implementation, helping institutions maximize the return on investment in automation. By demonstrating how workflow variables influence productivity, Cajaraville’s research empowers hospital pharmacies to adopt robotic systems more strategically, ultimately enhancing patient safety and staff protection. His work stands as a key reference for practitioners and researchers seeking to advance sterile compounding through evidence-based automation.