Perspectives on artificial intelligence use in pharmacy education in Northern Ireland: A qualitative study based on the unified theory of acceptance and use of technology

The findings reveal that students resourcefully use AI tools to enhance learning but navigate considerable challenges, including information inaccuracies, ethical uncertainties, and concerns about adverse impacts on critical thinking skills. Future recommendations include establishing clear institutional policies, implementing formal AI literacy training, developing UK-centric pharmacy-specific AI tools, and adopting scaffolded curriculum integration approaches.