A Review of Telepharmacy: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Directions

Year : 2026 | Volume : 16 | 01 | Page :
    By

    Ishwari. R. Rajput,

  • Mrunal D. Pendharkar,

  • Neha P. Patil,

  • Krutadnya P. Patil,

  • Sunil P. Pawar,

  1. Student, B. Pharma, Department of Pharmaceutics, P. S. G. V. P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, P. S. G. V. P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, P. S. G. V. P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, P. S. G. V. P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India
  5. Principal, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, P. S. G.V. P. Mandal’s College of Pharmacy, Shahada, Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Similar to telemedicine, telepharmacy is a relatively new term that describes the delivery of pharmacological services. While tele comes from the Greek word “Telos,” which means from a distance, medicine comes from the Latin word “Meden,” which means to heal. The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy defines telepharmacy as the use of information and communication technology to provide patients with pharmaceutical treatment from a distance. Clinical pharmacy services are provided by telepharmacy. Telepharmacy is the practice of providing various patients with pharmaceutical supplies and care via telecommunication. The error rate in telepharmacies is less than 1%, which is half the national average and a 50% improvement over traditional treatment. A technique called telepharmacy makes it easier for individuals in rural and isolated locations to receive pharmaceutical care services. By enhancing medication management, recognizing and resolving drug-related issues, monitoring and optimizing medication, enhancing patient education, tracking adverse drug reactions, and addressing social determinants of health, it expands the responsibilities of pharmacists. Despite the pandemic’s obstacles, telepharmacy has managed to continue offering outstanding pharmaceutical care. Electronic prescriptions, dispensing and administering medications, supply chain automation, patient record preservation, and medication safety and efficacy monitoring are all made possible by technology. certainly, telepharmacy is a fantastic concept, but implementing it can occasionally be difficult.

Keywords: Telepharmacy, clinical pharmacy, online pharmacy, digital health, telehealth

How to cite this article:
Ishwari. R. Rajput, Mrunal D. Pendharkar, Neha P. Patil, Krutadnya P. Patil, Sunil P. Pawar. A Review of Telepharmacy: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Directions. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology. 2026; 16(01):-.
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Ishwari. R. Rajput, Mrunal D. Pendharkar, Neha P. Patil, Krutadnya P. Patil, Sunil P. Pawar. A Review of Telepharmacy: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Directions. Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology. 2026; 16(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjop/article=2026/view=236369


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Volume 16
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Received 31/12/2025
Accepted 26/01/2026
Published 29/01/2026
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