Siew Woon Lim

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Siew Woon Lim is a leading authority in the automation of intravenous medication compounding, with a career dedicated to enhancing patient safety and operational efficiency in hospital pharmacies. Her primary research focuses on the implementation and optimization of robotic systems for sterile compounding, a critical area where precision and contamination control are paramount. Lim’s most cited work, a 2016 study co-authored with the international APOTECAchemo user community, provides foundational recommendations for transitioning from manual to robotic compounding. This paper, with 25 citations, offers a practical roadmap for managing the profound shift in pharmacy practice, addressing workflow integration, safety protocols, and staff training. Her contributions are instrumental in shaping best practices for automated compounding, directly impacting the quality of care for patients requiring complex IV therapies. Lim’s work not only advances pharmaceutical technology but also serves as a vital resource for institutions worldwide seeking to adopt robotics, demonstrating her role as a key thought leader in the modernization of clinical pharmacy.