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The pharmaceutical industry in China is undergoing a significant transformation with the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. A recent study published in the Future Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences evaluates the impact of AI on drug discovery and pharmaceutical product development in China.
The research highlights the benefits and challenges faced by pharmaceutical firms in implementing AI technologies. Some benefits include improved efficiency in drug repurposing, target identification, clinical trial optimization, quality assurance, and distribution methods. AI has revolutionized drug discovery by expediting the analysis of vast amounts of medical and scientific data, accelerating software development cycles, and enhancing testing procedures through machine learning.
However, the study also identifies several challenges hindering the integration of AI in the pharmaceutical industry in China. These challenges include a lack of standardized data, a shortage of skilled professionals, and concerns regarding data privacy.
The research provides insights into how leading pharmaceutical companies in China, such as XtalPi-AI-Enhanced Drug Discovery, BioMap, and iCarbonX, have utilized AI to enhance their drug discovery processes. Additionally, the study proposes policy directions to overcome the challenges and improve the integration of AI in the pharmaceutical and drug delivery process.