In a simulated setting, the use of a dose calculator integrated with a web-based paediatric formulary reduced the estimated marginal mean probability of a calculation error from 39 to 24%. Paediatric healthcare professionals therefore may benefit from using this technology.

At the same time, digital solutions for dose calculation should be used with due caution as they may introduce risks as well. Special attention is needed for correct selection of parameters and transferring the calculation results to other information systems.