E-ISSN 2231-3206 | ISSN 2320-4672

2012, Vol:2,Issue:1

Review Article
  • Natl J Physiol Pharm Pharmacol.2012; Volume:2(1):1-9 doi :
  • Applications of Computer Science in Pharmacy: An Overview
  • Shivraj Jadhav, Komal Nikam, Anand Gandhi, Narendra Shinde, Kishor Salunkhe

Abstract

Computer is mandatory in this advanced era and pharmacy and related subjects are not exception to it. This review mainly focuses on the various applications, softwares and use of computers in pharmacy. Computer science and technology is deeply utilized in pharmacy field everywhere like in pharmacy colleges, pharmaceutical industries, research centers, hospital pharmacy and many more. Computer significantly reduces the time, expenditure, and manpower required for any kind of work. Development of various softwares makes it trouble-free to handle huge data. In short, computers are playing critical role in pharmacy field, without computers pharmacy research will be long-lasting and expensive.