Author(s):
Gokula Priyan G, Pavithran. B, Devendran A, Bowdhika K, Kishore R, Kalaiyarasu.V, Surendra Kumar. M
Email(s):
dr.velugokul1012@gmail.com
DOI:
10.52711/2231-5713.2026.00010 
Address:
Gokula Priyan G*, Pavithran. B, Devendran A, Bowdhika K, Kishore R, Kalaiyarasu.V, Surendra Kumar. M
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Senghundhar College of Pharmacy, Tiruchengode 637205, Tamil Nadu.
*Corresponding Author
Published In:
Volume - 16,
Issue - 1,
Year - 2026
ABSTRACT:
Telepharmacy, digital health, and remote healthcare services are revolutionizing the delivery of care by enhancing access, effectiveness, and patient issues. Telepharmacy enables druggists to give services similar to drug comforting and traditional verification ever, bridging gaps in pastoral and underserved areas. Digital health tools including mobile apps, electronic health records, and wearable bias — empower cases and support real- time decision- timber. Remote healthcare services, similar to telemedicine and remote case monitoring, allow for nonstop, cost-effective care beyond traditional clinical settings. Together, these inventions are shaping a more connected, patient- centered healthcare model that improves availability and supports visionary health management. Looking ahead, the integration of telepharmacy and digital health services is set to grow, particularly with the continued advancement of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. As technology advances and digital knowledge improves, these services are anticipated to come more wide, offering indifferent healthcare access across India.
Cite this article:
Gokula Priyan G, Pavithran. B, Devendran A, Bowdhika K, Kishore R, Kalaiyarasu.V, Surendra Kumar. M. The Digital Transformation of Healthcare: A Review of Telepharmacy, Digital Health and Remote Service Delivery. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2026; 16(1):63-2. doi: 10.52711/2231-5713.2026.00010
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Gokula Priyan G, Pavithran. B, Devendran A, Bowdhika K, Kishore R, Kalaiyarasu.V, Surendra Kumar. M. The Digital Transformation of Healthcare: A Review of Telepharmacy, Digital Health and Remote Service Delivery. Asian Journal of Pharmacy and Technology. 2026; 16(1):63-2. doi: 10.52711/2231-5713.2026.00010 Available on: https://ajptonline.com/AbstractView.aspx?PID=2026-16-1-10
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