Introduction
This report will contain a complete evaluation of automated robotics dispensers, specifically in the pharmaceutical field. This report will provide Asti’s South Hills Pharmacy with information to decide which replacement dispenser they should purchase. Background information will be provided first. This will allow for increased knowledge on the beginning of automation and where it is currently. Also, strengths and weaknesses are included to provide Asti’s with even more information as to why or why not to invest in robotic dispensers. Next, there will be information on robotic dispensers currently available for purchase.
The four brands being discussed in the report are:
• ScriptPro
• RxMedic
• Parata
• Omnicell
Finally, there …show more content…
A robotics dispenser can select a vial, count and collect the medication, and then store the completed vial in about 30-40 seconds (Thomsen, …show more content…
The average cost of a robotic system is around $200,000, a pharmacy needs to make sure if the system works for them (Thomesn, 2004). Examples on the market
ScriptPro
ScriptPro was founded in 1994 and their initial product, SP 200, pioneered the pharmaceutical robotics sector. They offer over 200 products in North America and many other countries. Their robotic dispensing systems can complete 40-75% of daily prescriptions and is completely accurate and safe. With a ScriptPro system, a pharmacy is able to work during peak hours of business without the need for more staff. ScriptPro products also have the feature to alert pharmacists when specific medications are low (ScriptPro).
Two of their product lines are the SP 200 and the CRS 225. The difference between the SP and the CRS is that CRS, Compact Robotic Systems, are designed to process just as much as the SP systems, but with the smallest footprints of dispensers on the market. o SP 200
• Capacity of 200 drug cells
• Process 150 scripts per hour
• Automatic label printing
• 99.7% counting
This report will contain a complete evaluation of automated robotics dispensers, specifically in the pharmaceutical field. This report will provide Asti’s South Hills Pharmacy with information to decide which replacement dispenser they should purchase. Background information will be provided first. This will allow for increased knowledge on the beginning of automation and where it is currently. Also, strengths and weaknesses are included to provide Asti’s with even more information as to why or why not to invest in robotic dispensers. Next, there will be information on robotic dispensers currently available for purchase.
The four brands being discussed in the report are:
• ScriptPro
• RxMedic
• Parata
• Omnicell
Finally, there …show more content…
A robotics dispenser can select a vial, count and collect the medication, and then store the completed vial in about 30-40 seconds (Thomsen, …show more content…
The average cost of a robotic system is around $200,000, a pharmacy needs to make sure if the system works for them (Thomesn, 2004). Examples on the market
ScriptPro
ScriptPro was founded in 1994 and their initial product, SP 200, pioneered the pharmaceutical robotics sector. They offer over 200 products in North America and many other countries. Their robotic dispensing systems can complete 40-75% of daily prescriptions and is completely accurate and safe. With a ScriptPro system, a pharmacy is able to work during peak hours of business without the need for more staff. ScriptPro products also have the feature to alert pharmacists when specific medications are low (ScriptPro).
Two of their product lines are the SP 200 and the CRS 225. The difference between the SP and the CRS is that CRS, Compact Robotic Systems, are designed to process just as much as the SP systems, but with the smallest footprints of dispensers on the market. o SP 200
• Capacity of 200 drug cells
• Process 150 scripts per hour
• Automatic label printing
• 99.7% counting