Drug Recommendation based on drug details and Optimization using Bee Algorithm

In an effort to bolster the healthcare system in Thailand, particularly in remote areas with limited access to pharmacists, this study proposes a novel drug recommendation system based on drug details. This system aims to address the challenge of medication selection in resource-constrained settings by providing physicians with informed recommendations tailored to patient needs.The proposed system utilizes drug data sourced from 1mg.com, encompassing approximately 34,284 drug entries. To ensure high-quality recommendations, the data undergoes a rigorous preprocessing phase involving null value imputation and feature extraction using techniques like TF-IDF. Following preprocessing, a combination of Drug Recommendation with cosine similarity and the Bee Algorithm is employed. Cosine similarity establishes a baseline for drug similarity, while the Bee Algorithm optimizes the selection process by considering additional factors beyond just similarity, such as potential side effects and cost-effectiveness.