KETS RESEARCH PROJECTS
Explore KETS Research’s proposed flagship pharmacy research programmes, addressing clinical innovation, workforce sustainability, patient safety and the future of community pharmacy.
Project 01
AI-Enabled Clinical Pharmacy
Evaluating responsible applications of artificial intelligence for medication safety, clinical decision support and pharmacy workflow.
Project 02
The Future Pharmacy Project
Designing and evaluating a clinically focused community pharmacy model capable of competing through healthcare value rather than primarily through retail pricing.
Project 03
The True Cost of Locum Dependency
Investigating the financial and functional impact of sustained locum dependence within community pharmacy.
Project 04
New Zealand Pharmacy Workforce Sustainability Study
Investigating recruitment, retention, workload, workforce shortages and emerging pharmacy workforce structures.
Project 05
KETS Clinical Pharmacy Quality Index
Developing measurable indicators for evaluating the safety, quality, clinical effectiveness and economic performance of pharmacist-led services.
Project 06
International Pharmacist Integration Project
Researching communication, cultural adaptation, clinical competency and workforce integration for internationally qualified pharmacists entering New Zealand pharmacy practice.
Project 07
Pharmacy Workforce of the Future
Investigating new combinations of pharmacists, technicians, automation and artificial intelligence to determine how pharmacy teams could operate more efficiently.
Project 08
Clinical Pharmacy Economics Project
Investigating whether expanded pharmacist-led clinical services can create commercially sustainable revenue while simultaneously generating measurable patient and healthcare-system value.
Project 09
Independent Pharmacy Competitiveness Study
Examining how independent pharmacies can differentiate themselves from large discount pharmacy groups through clinical services, personalisation, accessibility and continuity of care.
Project 10
Pharmacy 2035
A long-term research programme exploring how artificial intelligence, automation, pharmacist prescribing, digital health and changing consumer expectations may reshape community pharmacy over the coming decade.
Exploring Research Opportunities
Discover the Future of Pharmacy Through Research
Explore proposed research programmes investigating AI-enabled clinical pharmacy, workforce sustainability, pharmacy economics and innovative models of patient care. Connect with KETS Research to discuss research interests and opportunities for collaboration.