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For the primary analysis, AI use was operationalized specifically as self-reported AI-chatbot use, whereas other computerized decision-support tools were reported separately. The SPSS (version 29) was used to conduct descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multivariable logistic regression.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Of the 1,036 pharmacists who completed the questionnaire, 798 (77.0%) reported practicing deprescribing. The medication classes most frequently reported as targets of deprescribing-related activity were antibiotics (799, 77.1%), proton-pump inhibitors (790, 76.3%), vitamins and mineral supplements (776, 74.9%), non-opioid analgesics\/nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (753, 72.7%), and antidiabetic drugs (638, 61.6%). More than half of the pharmacists (641, 61.9%) reported using a digital tool to identify deprescribing opportunities and (340, 32.8%) reported using AI chatbot. Frequently observed outcomes after deprescribing were better patient-reported health (429, 41.4%), improved adherence (417, 40.3%), and fewer side effects (417, 40.3%), whereas worsening of symptoms was reported less often (89, 8.6%). AI use was independently associated with male gender (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.32, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.01\u20131.73), PharmD qualification versus BPharm\/BSc (AOR 1.38, 95% CI 1.02\u20131.87), urban practice versus rural practice (AOR 1.52, 95% CI 1.04\u20132.22), and reliable internet access (AOR 3.89, 95% CI 1.95\u20137.76).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Deprescribing is widely reported in Jordanian community pharmacy practice, and one-third of pharmacists use AI chatbots to support deprescribing decisions. Strengthening internet access, targeted training, and equitable infrastructure may help expand AI-assisted deprescribing across practice settings.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fdgth.2026.1876269","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,8,24]],"date-time":"2026-08-24T05:28:14Z","timestamp":1787549294000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Artificial intelligence tool utilization in deprescribing practices among community pharmacists in Jordan: a cross-sectional study"],"prefix":"10.3389","volume":"8","author":[{"given":"Ahmad Z.","family":"Al Meslamani","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"College of Pharmacy, Al Ain University","place":["Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates"]}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Dania","family":"Abu-Naser","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Applied Health Sciences, 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