Pharmacy Automation Systems Market - Technologies, Trends and Benefits

Pharmacy Automation Systems Market: Future of Global Pharmacy Automation Systems Market Lies in Automated Medication Dispensing Systems Reports of several deaths occurring as a result of errors in medical prescriptions have prompted pharmacies worldwide to consider investing in pharmacy automation systems. This have provided a boost to the global pharmacy automation systems market, leading the market to account for a projected US$7.8 bn by 2018, says a report by Transparency Market Research.

The report, titled, ‘Pharmacy Automation Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 2018,’ states that the market for pharmacy automation systems worldwide stood at US$4.7 bn in 2011. Between 2012 and 2018, the market is predicted to have a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) 7.3%.

Increasing incidence of deaths and injuries due to medication prescription error is consistently putting pressure on healthcare providers and pharmacists to deploy more effective technologies. Also, the medication distribution system is becoming more and more complex with the rising number of patient visits along with the pressure of ensuring their safety needs.

Advanced automated technologies and solutions are emerging as the most effective tools to reduce medication errors and improve patient

safety. Installing automated systems also helps pharmacists and healthcare providers to lower pharmacy costs.

Browse Full Research Report on Pharmacy Automation Systems Market: http://www.transparencymarketresearch.com/pharmacyautomation-systems.html The demand for pharmacy automation systems has been particularly high across Europe and North America. The growing trend of eprescribing has further aided the growth of the market across these regions. However, the market players are focusing on the developing regions across the Middle East and Asia Pacific where the expansion of the healthcare sector has led to the healthy demand for pharmacy automation systems.

High Cost of Implementation of Pharmacy Automation Systems is a Major Hiccup in Growth of the Market In recent years, the role of IT applications in pharmacy automation has extended to e-prescribing, clinical decision support system (CDSS), electronic health record (EHR), computerized physician order entry (CPOE), and interactive voice response (IVR). The rise in deaths associated with medical prescription errors is one of the primary reasons driving the growth of the global pharmacy automation systems market.

Increase in drug prices, coupled with reduced reimbursement has propelled the demand for drug dispensing systems to control the pharmacy cost. The rise in per capita healthcare expenditure and

growing awareness about the various advantages offered by pharmacy automation systems will also support the growth of the market during the forecast period.

“Dispensing the right dosage of medicine and reviewing the inventory at a specified location help to increase the efficiency of a pharmacy while keeping the costs low,” notes a TMR analyst, pointing out the benefits of pharmacy automation systems. However, the high cost of implementation of pharmacy automation systems is expected to play spoilsport in the market’s growth.

Growing Need to Prevent Medical Prescription Errors Drives Demand for Automated Medication Dispensing Systems Pharmacy automation systems are majorly used for applications such as automated packaging and labeling, automated medication dispensing, automated compounding devices, automated storage and retrieval systems, and table-top tablet counter. In 2011, the automated medication dispensing systems segment accounted for 48% of the overall market and generated revenue worth US$2.3 bn.

“The pressing need to prevent medical prescription errors has stoked the demand for automated medication dispensing systems,” states the TMR analyst. During the period between 2012 and 2018, this segment is

anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 6.7% and reach a valuation of US$3.6 bn by 2020.

In 2011, the global pharmacy automation systems market stood at a valuation of US$4.7 bn. Expanding at a CAGR of 7.3% during the period between 2012 and 2018, this market is anticipated to be worth US$7.8 bn by 2018.

The review is based on the findings put forward by a TMR report, titled “Pharmacy Automation Systems Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast, 2012 - 2018.”

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