Global Pharmacy Automation Systems

Market Assessment & Forecast:

2015-2019
Segments Assessed: Modalities {Products (Automated Medication
Dispensing,

Packaging

Compounding

&

Systems,

Labeling,
Table-Top

Storage
Tablet

&

Retrieval,

Automated

Counters),

End-Users

(Independent Pharmacies, Healthcare Institutions, Retail Pharmacy Chains

and Government Facilities)}

Geographies Assessed: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin

America, Middle-East and Africa.

Published: August 2015

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Table of Content
Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Research Scope

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1.1.1 Market Segmentation

1.1.2 Postulations

1.2 Methodology of Research

1.2.1 Companies covered in this report

Chapter 2 Prcis
2.1 Market Inferences

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics

3.1 Market Drivers

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3.1.1 Reduction in medication errors and dose tracking capabilities drive demand

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3.1.2 Shortage in pharmacy jobs

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3.1.3 Demand for automation due to increasing footfall in pharmacies

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3.2 Market Inhibitors

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3.2.1 Cost and space concerns while installing automation systems

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3.2.2 Danger of error multiplication and breakdown of technical components

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3.3 Opportunities
3.3.1 Opportunities in emerging markets

Chapter 4 Pharmacy Automation Systems Global Market Size

Assessment, by Products, Forecast: 2015 - 2019

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4.1 Introduction

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4.2 Automated Medication Dispensing Systems Market, US$ Mn (2013 2019)

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4.2.1 Solid Formulation Dispensing Systems Market, US$ Mn (2013 - 2019)

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4.2.2 Liquid Formulation Dispensing Systems Market, US$ Mn (2013 - 2019)

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4.3 Automated Pharmaceutical Packaging & Labeling Systems Market,

US$ Mn (2013 - 2019)

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4.4 Automated Pharmaceutical Storage & Retrieval Systems Market, US$

Mn (2013 - 2019)

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4.5 Automated Compounding Systems Market, US$ Mn (2013 - 2019)

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4.5.1 Solid Formulation Compounding Systems Market, US$ Mn (2013 - 2019)

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4.5.2 Liquid Formulation Compounding Systems Market, US$ Mn (2013 - 2019)

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4.6 Automated Table-Top Tablet Counting Systems Market, US$ Mn (2013

2019)

Chapter 5 Pharmacy Automation Systems Global Market Size

Assessment, by End-Users, Forecast: 2015 - 2019

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5.1 Introduction

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5.2 Independent Pharmacies Market, US$ Mn (2013 - 2019)

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5.3 Healthcare Institutions Market, US$ Mn (2013 - 2019)

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5.4 Retail Chain Pharmacies Market, US$ Mn (2013 - 2019)

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5.5 Government Facilities Market, US$ Mn (2013 - 2019)

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Chapter 6 Pharmacy Automation Systems Global Market Size

Assessment, by Geography, Forecast: 2015 - 2019

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6.1 North America Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, US$ Mn (2013

- 2019)

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6.2 Europe Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, US$ Mn (2013 - 2019)

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6.3 Asia-Pacific Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, US$ Mn (2013 2019)

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6.4 Latin America Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, US$ Mn (2013 2019)
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6.5 Middle-East Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, US$ Mn (2013 2019)

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6.6 Africa Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, US$ Mn (2013 - 2019)

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Chapter 7 Key Players Analysis: Pharmacy Automation Systems

Market, 2014 (%)

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7.1 Key Players Market Share: Pharmacy Automation Systems Market,

2014 (%)

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7.2 Global Pharmacy Automation Systems Market: Recent Developments

2013-2015

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7.2.1 Mergers and Acquisitions

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7.2.2 Joint Ventures, Expansion and Collaborations

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7.2.3 New Product Launches and Approvals

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7.3 Competitive Landscape: Strategies

Chapter 8 Epilogue

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List of Figures
FIG. 1

Market Segmentation: Global Pharmacy Automation Systems Market

FIG. 2

Research Methodology: Global Pharmacy Automation Systems Market Assessment

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FIG. 3

Global Pharmacy Automation Systems Market Share, by Geography 2014 & 2019 (%
Share - US$ Million)

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Pharmacy Automation Systems Global Market Share, by Products 2014 & 2019 (%
Share - US$ Million)

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FIG. 5

Global Automated Medication Dispensing Systems Market 2013 2019 (US$ Million)

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FIG. 6

Global Automated Packaging & Labelling Systems Market 2013 2019 (US$ Million)

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FIG. 7

Global Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems Market 2013 2019 (US$ Million)

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FIG. 8

Global Automated Compounding Systems Market 2013 2019 (US$ Million)

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FIG. 9

Global Automated Table-Top Tablet Counting Systems Market 2013 2019 (US$
Million)

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Pharmacy Automation Systems Global Market Share, by End-Users 2014 2019 (%

Share US$ Millions)

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FIG. 11

Key Players Market Share: Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, 2014 (%)

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FIG. 12

Medication Errors by Type - 2014 (%)

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FIG. 4

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List of Tables
TABLE 1

List of companies covered in this report

TABLE 2

Global Automated Solid Formulation Dispensing Systems Market, by Geography, 2013 2019 (US$ Mn) (CAGR: 2015 - 2019)
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TABLE 3

Global Automated Liquid Formulation Dispensing Systems Market, by Geography, 2013

- 2019 (US$ Mn) (CAGR: 2015 - 2019)
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TABLE 4

Global Automated Solid Formulation Compounding Systems Market, by Geography,

2013 - 2019 (US$ Mn) (CAGR: 2015 - 2019)

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Global Automated Liquid Formulation Compounding Systems Market, by Geography,

2013 - 2019 (US$ Mn) (CAGR: 2015 - 2019)

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Global Independent Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, by Products, 2013 - 2019

(US$ Mn) (CAGR: 2015 - 2019)

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TABLE 7

Global Healthcare Institutions Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, by Products,

2013 - 2019 (US$ Mn) (CAGR: 2015 - 2019)

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TABLE 8

Global Retail Chain Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, by Products, 2013 - 2019
(US$ Mn) (CAGR: 2015 - 2019)

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TABLE 5
TABLE 6

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TABLE 9

Global Government Facilities Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, by Products, 2013

- 2019 (US$ Mn) (CAGR: 2015 - 2019)
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TABLE 10

Global Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, by Geography, 2013 - 2019 (US$ Mn)
(CAGR: 2015 - 2019)

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TABLE 11

North America Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, by Segment, 2013 - 2019 (US$
Mn) (CAGR: 2015 - 2019)

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Europe Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, by Segment, 2013 - 2019 (US$ Mn)
(CAGR: 2015 - 2019)

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TABLE 13

Asia-Pacific Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, by Segment, 2013 - 2019 (US$ Mn)
(CAGR: 2015 - 2019)
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TABLE 14

Latin America Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, by Segment, 2013 - 2019 (US$
Mn) (CAGR: 2015 - 2019)

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TABLE 15

Middle-East Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, by Segment, 2013 - 2019 (US$ Mn)
(CAGR: 2015 - 2019)
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TABLE 16

Africa Pharmacy Automation Systems Market, by Segment, 2013 - 2019 (US$ Mn)
(CAGR: 2015 - 2019)

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Chapter 1
1.1

Preface

Research Scope

Chapter Number

Segment

Description
The preface provides a brief overview of the contents of the
research report. The overview is further supplemented by a
graphical representation of the market segments analyzed

Research Scope

in the report. This is followed by the postulations or

Chapter 1:

assumptions considered for analysis of different segments.

Preface
Research

Provides

Methodology

estimating the current and future market in terms of value.

Chapter 2:

Inferences

Prcis

Summary

Chapter 3:

Drivers, Inhibitors &

Market Dynamics

Opportunities

Chapter 4:

Market

Products Market Size &

Forecast Pharmacy
Automation Systems

&

the

methodology

adopted

by

SA-BRC

while

The chapter lists down key (quantitative and qualitative)

highlights and takeaways of the market as reported in the
study.
Explains the foremost factors that are affecting the growth
(positively

and

negatively)

of

the

global

pharmacy

automation systems market.

Estimations

Product

Segments:

Automated

Medication

Dispensing,

for Global Pharmacy

Prescription Packaging & Labeling, Storage & Retrieval,

Automation Systems

Automated Compounding and Table-top Tablet Counting

by

Systems. Estimates market value with 2013 & 2014 as

product

categories

historical years and forecast of 2015-2019.

Chapter 5:

Market

End Users Market Size &

for

Forecast Pharmacy

pharmacy

Estimates market value with 2013 & 2014 as historical

Automation Systems

automation systems

years and forecast of 2015-2019.

Estimations

End

Users

of

Chapter 6: Geography

End-Users:

Independent

Pharmacies,

Healthcare

Institutions, Retail Pharmacy Chains, Government Facilities.

Provides estimates by value for 6 geographies of North

Market Size & Forecast

Demographical

America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle-East

Pharmacy Automation

Analysis

and Africa. Estimates with 2013 & 2014 as historical years

and forecast of 2015-2019.

Systems
Chapter 7:
Key Players Market
Analysis

Recent
Developments
Competitive
Strategies

&

Elaborates recent developments for the years 2013, 2014 &

2015

and

major

competitive

strategies

adopted

by

companies in this area based on events for past 3 years.

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Chapter 9:

Postscript Qualitative

Epilogue

Overview

Provides postscript content to the report and includes an

informal perspective on the market with the best possible
outcome by the end of forecast period.
Becton Dickinson (CareFusion), Baxter (Baxa), Omnicell
Inc, Parata Systems, RxMedic, Mach 4 Pharma Systems,
Yuyama, Aesynt

Qualitative

Companies Covered:

and

Quantitative Analysis

Lester),

Inc.,

Pharmacy

Kuka

(Swisslog),

Automation

Capsa

Systems

(Kirby
(PAS),

SencorpWhite, Noritsu Medical, Tosho Co., Inc., Cretem Co

Ltd, InterMetro, ARxIUM (IHS & AmerisourceBergen), KUKA
(Swisslog), Talyst, Apostore (Germany), PDS Services LLC,
RxSafe, MDCI Automation, Willach Pharmacy Solutions,
TCGRx, New Icon,

etc.

1.1.1 Market Segmentation

FIG. 1

Market Segmentation: Global Pharmacy Automation Systems Market

Global Pharmacy Automation Systems Market

Assessment: Forecast 2015 - 2019

Product
Segmentation

Demographic
Segmentation

End-User

Independent
Pharmacies

North America

Solid Dose Dispensing

Healthcare Institutions

Europe

Liquid Dose Dispensing

Retail Pharmacy
Chains

Asia-Pacific

Government Facilities

Latin America

Automated Medication
Dispensing

Automated Packaging
& Labeling

Storage & Retrieval

Devices

Middle-East
Africa

Automated
Compounding
Solid Formulation
Compounding
Liquid Formulation
Compounding

Automated
Compounding
Source: SA-BRC Analysis

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1.1.2 Postulations
This section covers assumptions and postulations or hypotheses considered during the research of
the market. These assumptions considered in order to estimate the complete forecast of the Global
Pharmacy Automation Systems Market have been detailed below:

This report provides estimates of the market assuming no major economic rise or decline
will occur due to unforeseen circumstances during the forecast period

Packaging and labeling systems are considered to be part of both centralized and
decentralized pharmacy system

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1.2

Methodology of Research

FIG. 2

Research Methodology: Global Pharmacy Automation Systems Market Assessment

Primary Research

Quantitative

Research

Online-web (CATI/CAWI/CAPI)
Telephonic and video conference
Interviewee Location: Multiple
respondents from each of 6 geographies
Interviewee Field Exp.: All Interviewees
were c-level, d-level, VP level and senior
management
Target Information: validation of
secondary findings; cross-verification of
other primary interviews
Organization Hospital Purchase Dept,
Pharmacies and GPOs across 6 regions

Secondary/Desk Research

Primary Research

Qualitative
Research

Online forums/blogs
Online communities/Patient Advocacy
Groups
Online chat with KOLs/experts
Focused Group Discussions
Target Information: Insights on market
trends, market impact factors, marketing
and awareness programs etc.

Proprietary third party databases

In-house data repository
Company sites
Annual Reports/ SEC Filings
Investor presentations
Equity & Stock
(Seeking Alpha, Zacks, etc.)
Other information sources include
magazines such as Pharmacy Purchasing
Products, etc.

Secondary/Desk Research

American Society for Automation in

Pharmacy (ASAP)
American Healthcare Association
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Institute for Safe Medication Practices
Wired Magazine
Pharmavoice
RxInsider

Spearhead-Acuity Team

Key Findings
Market Forecast

Insight Generation

Data triangulation was done for the information (quantitative/qualitative) collected through
primary and secondary sources. Analysis also included evaluation of all major macro and
microeconomic factors.
Post data triangulation process, the summary of our study was shared with KOLs and industry
experts to suggest further insights to our analysis as well as validate the overall pharmacy
automation systems market.

Source: SA-BRC Analysis. **Websites mentioned in the above representation are few examples from our exhaustive list of references that
cannot be compiled in entirety

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1.2.1 Companies cover ed in this r eport

TABLE 1

List of companies covered in this report

S. No

Company Name

S. No

Company Name

Becton Dickinson (CareFusion)

15

Cretem Co Ltd

Baxter (Baxa)

16

InterMetro

Omnicell Inc

17

ARxIUM (IHS & AmerisourceBergen)

Parata Systems

18

KUKA (Swisslog)

RXMedic

19

Talyst

Mach 4 Pharma Systems

20

Apostore (Germany)

Yuyama

21

PDS Services LLC

Aesynt Inc

22

RXSafe

Kuka (Swisslog)

23

MDCI Automation

10

Capsa (Kirby Lester)

24

Willach Pharmacy Solutions

11

Pharmacy Automation Systems (PAS)

25

New Icon

12

Sencorp White

26

TCGRx

13

Noritsu Medical

14

TOSHO

Source: Proprietary data sources, KOL opinions, Primary Interviews, SA-BRC Analysis

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Chapter 2
2.1

Prcis

Market Inferences

Key Highlights and Insights to the global pharmacy automation Systems market:

The global pharmacy automation Systems market was valued at US$ 4,465.4 million in 2014
and expected to grow to US$ 6,219.2 million by 2019 at a CAGR of 6.8% from 2015 to
2019.

Demand for automated medication dispensing systems remained the strongest collecting
revenues worth US$ xx million in 2014. By 2019 the market is expected to grow to US$ xx
million at a CAGR of xx% from 2015 to 2019.

Automated compounding systems are expected to grow the quickest at a CAGR of xx% from
2015 to 2019 representing a market value of US$ xx million by 2019.

Greater purchase power, increasing investment and rising footfall in hospital pharmacies
aided by aging population was a major factor for continued leadership of hospitals as endusers of pharmacy automation. In 2014, Healthcare Institutions purchased pharmacy
automation systems worth US$ xx million. The market is estimated to grow to US$ xx
million by 2019 at a CAGR of xx%.

North America continued to lead pharmacy automation Systems market with a share of xx%
in 2014 that translated into revenues worth US$ xx million.

Asia-Pacific is expected to exhibit the most potential market with CAGR xx% for 2015-2019,
fuelled by increasing number of technology companies within the region, increasing
investment in healthcare, entry of foreign pharmacy and hospital chains and improving
economy.

Becton Dickinson (CareFusion), KUKA (Swisslog), ARxIUM (IHS + AmerisourceBergen),

Aesynt and Parata were the largest players in the Pharmacy Automation market with shares
of xx%, xx%, xx%, xx% and xx% respectively.

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