Sakra Balhareth

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Sakra Balhareth is a leading researcher in pharmaceutical automation and the safe handling of hazardous drugs, with a particular focus on the Middle East's healthcare landscape. Her most impactful work centers on the evaluation of first-generation chemotherapy-compounding robots, a field where she has made significant contributions to patient and worker safety. In her landmark 2015 study, which has garnered 39 citations, Balhareth conducted a rigorous three-year performance evaluation of an automated i.v.-compounding system at a Saudi Arabian hospital. This work provided critical, real-world data on the robot's accuracy, sterility assurance, and operational efficiency, directly addressing the risks of manual compounding for pharmacy staff. By demonstrating the feasibility and benefits of automation in a clinical setting, her research has helped set a benchmark for the adoption of robotic technology in hospital pharmacies, influencing best practices in the region and beyond. Balhareth's work is essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of pharmacy practice, patient safety, and health technology innovation.