
This episode discusses the impact of AI on pharmacy standards and drug supply chain upgrades.
AI in Pharmacy Standards and Drug Supply Chain UpgradesThis Week in Pharmacy — July 17, 2026 Artificial intelligence and supply chain modernization are reshaping pharmacy practice, patient access, and healthcare operations. In this episode of This Week in Pharmacy, host Todd Eury speaks with leaders from URAC and Cencora about responsible AI adoption and the growing gap between drug availability and real-world access. Guests Shawn Griffin, MDPresident and CEO, URAC Brent WilhelmSenior Vice President, Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence, Cencora Tim WeberPharmacy Operations and Regulatory Executive AI is already supporting clinical documentation, patient communication, risk prediction, and workflow automation. URAC President and CEO Shawn Griffin, MD, explains why healthcare organizations need clear governance, defined accountability, human oversight, and continuous monitoring before deploying AI at scale. The discussion addresses transparency, performance evaluation, bias, data integrity, cybersecurity, and the role accreditation standards may play in promoting safe and responsible AI adoption. Governance and accountability for AI outputs Human review of AI-supported…
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