A double-edged sword?: Digitalization, health disparities, and the paradoxical case of e-pharmacy in Ghana

Digitalization of healthcare and e-pharmacies holds tremendous potential in the LMICs. However, such technological initiatives, if implemented without proper groundwork and adequate support, would run the risk of creating and exacerbating health disparities, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. A bottom-up approach, through grassroot engagement and implementation science, tethered to building safe, affordable, and equitable infrastructure and access to care will be essential for the success of e-pharmacy and other digitalization initiatives in the region and beyond. This research has direct implications for public health, policy, and pharmaceutical care.