Pharmacy automated dispensing system BoxPicker

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BoxPicker provides pharmacies with secure, high-density storage of medications – controlling access, improving pharmacy workflow efficiency and expediting the picking process. The system fully automates pharmacy storage and retrieval of medication; which not only eliminates picking errors and increases safety at dispense, but also creates a more efficient pharmacy workflow.Modular solution that accommodates ambient, refrigerated and dual-temperature storage requirementsOptimize workflow through configurable workstationsMinimize the opportunity for picking errors through controlled access to only a single box at a timeIncrease efficiency through intelligent robotic pickingEnsure medication safety at dispense with scan in and scan out technologyProduct Details:Thanks to robotic dispensing, medication dispensing is automated which makes clinical workflows more efficient. BoxPicker is the ultimate pharmacy storage solution. Designed to eliminate the need for static shelving, BoxPicker allows you to focus on clinical tasks and spend less time locating, picking and verifying medications.Configurable solution offers multiple workstations: BoxPicker expands as your storage needs change. You have the option of adding additional modules and/or operator stations – either on the same side or on opposite sides of the BoxPicker, so operators can work simultaneously. By installing a workstation on the opposite side of the BoxPicker, pharmacies increase efficiency by enabling staff to retrieve compounding supplies and medications without having to leave the cleanroom environment.Modular design allows easy expansion options: Each pharmacy’s needs are different. BoxPicker allows you to customize its configuration to meet your requirements. Eliminate the need for separate pharmacy refrigerators by storing temperature-sensitive items in a refrigerated half module or fully-refrigerated BoxPicker model.Secure medication access eliminates picking errors: Limited access as well as scan-in and scan-out technology decreases opportunity for error. Additionally, a password-protected operator access ensures inventory control and audit capabilities. However, the inventory is fully accessible in the event of a power failure.Enhanced picking productivity: With BoxPicker, multiple operator stations allow for simultaneous operations, improving efficiency and eliminating workflow bottlenecks that may occur with other automated storage. The system is also three picks ahead of the user, driving enhanced pick productivity.Q&A:How to ensure medications are stored at an appropriate temperature in an automated pharmacy storage?An automated pharmacy storage system usually comes with temperature and humidity monitoring and is configured with a cooling module. This ensures that medications are stored at optimal condition to preserve the integrity of the drug. Within a pharmacy storage system, the medication settings can be preconfigured to specify whether the drug requires refrigeration or not. If a cooling module is configured within the pharmacy storage system, refrigerated and non-refrigerated medication can be stored, picked and dispensed securely within one robot – without the need for standalone medical refrigerators. If you are thinking about investing in a pharmacy robot, start by thinking whether you want to automate your refrigerated drugs. Also, consider what percentage of your stock requires refrigeration. This helps to decide whether a system with full refrigeration, with dual-temperatures, or an ambient system would suit your needs.How does the automated pharmacy storage system manage expiring drugs?An automated pharmacy storage system manages expiring drugs by digitizing drug inventories and adhering to the FEFO method (First-Expire-First-Out): The system retrieves bins containing packages that are about to expire before ones with later expiration dates. If a bin contains the same drug with different expiry dates and the caregiver picks the drug with a later expiry date, the system informs them to select the package with an earlier expiry date instead. The system doesn’t just keep track of drug inventories, it also provides usage trends and drug expiry reports. This information can help the staff take necessary follow-up actions.Technical Specifications / Features:High-density, fully automated, robotic, modular storage & retrieval systemAccommodates ambient, refrigerated, and dual-temperature storageConfigurable workstations for workflow optimizationControlled access to minimize picking errorsScan-in and scan-out technology for medication safetyPassword-protected operator access for inventory control and auditSimultaneous operations with multiple operator stationsThree picks ahead system for enhanced productivityTemperature and humidity monitoringSupports FEFO (First-Expire-First-Out) inventory managementProvides usage trends and drug expiry reports