Economic evaluation of a robotic chemotherapy compounding system and its service expansion to network hospital in Thailand.

Journal: BMC health services research
Published Date: Jul 30, 2025

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Robotic systems for chemotherapy preparation offer improved accuracy and staff safety but require substantial capital investment. This study assessed the economic performance of a domestically developed robotic chemotherapy compounding system at Udon Thani Cancer Hospital and its service expansion to a network hospital in Thailand.

Authors

  • Araya Lukanawonakul
    Udon Thani Cancer Hospital, Nong Phai, Muang, Udon Thani, 41330, Thailand.
  • Somchai Thanasitthichai
    National Cancer Institute, Rama VI Rd, Thung Phaya Thai, Ratchathewi, Bangkok, 10400, Thailand.
  • Kritiya Butthongkomvong
    Udon Thani Cancer Hospital, Nong Phai, Muang, Udon Thani, 41330, Thailand.
  • Patcharin Usa
    Udon Thani Cancer Hospital, Nong Phai, Muang, Udon Thani, 41330, Thailand.
  • Namfon Sribundit
    Department of Health Consumer Protection and Pharmacy Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, 73000, Thailand.
  • Surasit Lochid-Amnuay
    Department of Health Consumer Protection and Pharmacy Administration, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom, 73000, Thailand. lochidamnuay_s@su.ac.th.

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