Pharmacy Automation Solution Global Market Report 2024

The pharmacy automation solution market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $7.16 billion in 2023 to $7.94 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The observed growth during the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including a rise in prescription volume, efforts to reduce medication errors, shortages in healthcare labor, compliance requirements in accordance with regulations, and an increasing demand from patients for convenience in pharmaceutical services.

The pharmacy automation solution market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.04 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period is linked to various factors, notably the expansion of telehealth and remote pharmacy services, integration capabilities with Electronic Health Records (EHRs), advancements in medication management practices, optimization of pharmacy workloads, and the influence of prevailing global healthcare trends. Key trends expected in this period encompass the adoption of inventory management solutions, the implementation of patient-centric approaches, adherence to regulatory compliance standards, a focus on data analytics and reporting, as well as efforts towards enhancing interoperability with Electronic Health Records (EHRs).

The pharmacy automation solution market is poised for growth, driven by the increasing demand for pharmaceuticals. Pharmaceuticals, encompassing drugs and medications used for disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or cure, rely on pharmacy automation solutions for various manufacturing processes such as drug delivery systems, tablet compression and coating, and liquid dosing. Notably, in June 2023, the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) reported that the total pharmaceutical production in Europe reached $384,200 million (€340,000 million) in 2022, indicating a growth of approximately 4.95% from $366,267 million (€323,950 million) in 2021. This surge in pharmaceutical demand serves as a catalyst for the expansion of the pharmacy automation solution market.

The pharmacy automation solution market is set to benefit from the growing adoption of healthcare information technology (IT). Healthcare IT adoption involves integrating and utilizing information technology solutions in the healthcare sector. The integration of pharmacy automation with electronic health records and healthcare IT enhances workflow efficiency, reduces errors, supports medication adherence, enables data analytics, facilitates telehealth, ensures compliance, promotes interoperability, streamlines efficiency, and enhances the overall patient experience. In January 2022, a report from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), a US-based not-for-profit organization, indicated that a significant 80% of healthcare providers had plans to increase their investments in technology and digital solutions over the next five years. This growing adoption of healthcare IT is expected to drive the pharmacy automation solution market.

A prominent trend in the pharmacy automation solution market is the emphasis on product innovations by major industry players. Companies in this market are dedicated to developing innovative products to maintain their competitive positions. For example, in March 2022, Deenova Srl, an Italy-based pharmacy automation solutions company, introduced the EAHP D3 innovative addition product for pharmacy automation solutions. The solutions include AIDE-Cut, AIDE-Pack, and AIDE-Pick. AIDE-Cut is a mechatronic system for packing oral solid pharmaceuticals in unit doses, while AIDE-Pack is used to repackage all pharmaceutical types in unit dose format. The solutions utilize a data matrix code that summarizes essential drug properties, including batch and expiration dates, unique serialization numbers, and medication codes, ensuring accurate identification of each unit dose. The Deenova D3 series solution AIDE-Pick is specifically designed for centralized therapy preparation in sub-acute and multi-site healthcare facilities, marking a significant advancement in pharmacy automation solutions.

Leading companies in the pharmacy automation solution market are actively engaged in the development of technologically advanced products, with a notable focus on AI-powered pharmacy dispensing platforms. An AI-powered pharmacy dispensing platform utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) technology to automate and enhance various aspects of the medication dispensing process within pharmacies. For instance, in June 2021, Fred IT Group, a US-based company specializing in software solutions for the retail and pharmacy industries, unveiled Fred Dispense Plus, an advanced pharmacy dispensing platform powered by artificial intelligence. This platform, surpassing the widely used Fred Dispense Australia, incorporates the Fred AID (Artificial Intelligence Directions) tool, employing AI and big data for clinical and business decision support. The Fred AID tool predicts medication directions, enabling pharmacists to efficiently input dispensing labels through shortcuts instead of manual typing. Additionally, the platform features a smart tool for pricing comparison, ensuring safer dispensing with a new and secure Microsoft SQL local database and integrated MIMS drug interactions. It facilitates faster electronic prescriptions through embedded My Script List and efficient token management via MedView Flow, offering a comprehensive solution for enhanced pharmacy automation.

In July 2022, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), a prominent US-based medical technologies company, strategically acquired Parata Systems LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aligns with BD's transformative solutions strategy, providing an expanding network of pharmacies access to a portfolio of cutting-edge pharmacy automation solutions. These solutions are designed to lower costs, improve patient safety, and enhance the overall patient experience across retail, hospital, and long-term care pharmacies. Parata Systems LLC, a US-based pharmacy automation solutions company, contributes to BD's comprehensive offerings in the pharmacy automation sector, strengthening their position in the market.

Major companies operating in the pharmacy automation solution market report are McKesson Corporation, AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Cerner Corporation, MedAvail Technologies Inc., Baxter International Inc., Grifols Shared Services North America Inc., KUKA AG, Omnicell Inc., Swisslog Holding AG, Pearson Medical Technologies UK, Parata Systems LLC, TOSHO Co. Inc., ScriptPro LLC, ABX Engineering Inc., Innovation Associates Inc., Mediware Information Systems Inc., ARxIUM, Capsa Solutions LLC, Kirby Lester LLC, MEPS Real-Time Inc., RxSafe LLC, ForHealth Technologies Inc., Medacist Solutions Group, Yuyama Inc., Talis Clinical LLC, Willach Group.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the pharmacy automation solution market in 2023. The regions covered in the pharmacy automation solution market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the pharmacy automation solution market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

Key categories of pharmacy automation solutions include automated medication dispensing, automated packaging and labeling, automated storage and retrieval, and automated medication compounding, among others. Automated medication dispensing involves the use of automated systems or machines to distribute medications across various healthcare settings. These systems are employed in on-patient care units and secure drug storage as part of pharmacy automation solutions. They operate in fully automatic and semi-automatic modes, catering to needs in inpatient pharmacy, outpatient pharmacy, retail pharmacy, and similar settings.

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