Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Size and Outlook 2031

Report Description

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 5.73 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	9.11%
Fastest Growing Segment	Automated Medication Compounding Systems
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 9.67 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Pharmacy Automation Devices Market will grow from USD 5.73 Billion in 2025 to USD 9.67 Billion by 2031 at a 9.11% CAGR. Pharmacy automation devices comprise electromechanical systems engineered to automate the storage, packaging, dispensing, and retrieval of medications, streamlining operations in hospital and retail settings. The market is propelled by the urgent necessity to minimize medication errors, escalating prescription volumes, and the need to optimize workforce efficiency. These drivers are substantiated by high adoption rates; according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, in 2024, 86.1% of hospitals utilized automated dispensing cabinets as the primary method for maintenance dose distribution.

However, market expansion faces a significant impediment regarding the substantial capital expenditure required for implementation. The high initial cost of these robotic systems, coupled with the technical challenges of integrating them into legacy hospital information systems, often deters smaller healthcare facilities. Consequently, these financial and infrastructural barriers continue to restrict market penetration in resource-constrained environments.

Key Market Drivers

Minimization of Medication Errors and Enhanced Patient Safety stands as a primary catalyst for the adoption of pharmacy automation devices. Healthcare facilities are increasingly integrating automated systems to eliminate manual redundancy and ensure precision in drug dispensing, thereby reducing the incidence of adverse drug events. This commitment to safety is driving the implementation of verification technologies within automated workflows to prevent distribution failures. According to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, May 2024, in the 'National Survey of Pharmacy Practice in Hospital Settings', 92.6% of hospitals utilized barcode scanning during the restocking of automated dispensing cabinets to safeguard against medication errors. Such high adoption rates underscore the critical role these devices play in maintaining rigorous safety standards across clinical environments.

Concurrently, the market is significantly influenced by Increasing Labor Costs and Shortage of Skilled Pharmacists, which necessitates the deployment of robotics to maintain operational continuity. As the gap between the demand for pharmacy services and the available workforce widens, organizations are compelled to automate routine dispensing tasks to optimize existing staff efficiency. According to the National Community Pharmacists Association, October 2024, in the '2024 NCPA Digest', 67% of independent community pharmacy owners reported substantial difficulty in filling staff positions. This workforce strain has directly translated into financial growth for automation providers; for instance, according to Omnicell, Inc., February 2025, the company reported an Annual Recurring Revenue of $580 million for the fiscal year ending 2024, reflecting the escalating reliance on automated infrastructure to mitigate labor challenges.

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Key Market Challenges

The substantial capital expenditure required for implementation constitutes a severe obstruction to the Global Pharmacy Automation Devices Market. High upfront costs for robotic systems and automated dispensing cabinets create a prohibitive barrier to entry, particularly for independent pharmacies and smaller healthcare facilities operating on restricted budgets. This financial burden is compounded by the technical complexity and associated costs of integrating these systems with legacy hospital information networks, leading many potential adopters to delay or forgo modernization efforts despite the operational benefits.

The impact of these financial constraints is evident in recent industry data. According to the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) 2024 Digest, the gross profit margin for independent community pharmacies fell to 19.7% in 2023, marking the lowest point in the report's ten-year history. Such constricted fiscal environments make it increasingly difficult for facility managers to justify the Return on Investment (ROI) for expensive automation technologies. Consequently, this lack of available capital directly stalls market penetration in the retail sector and resource-limited hospital settings, effectively capping the industry's potential growth rate.

Key Market Trends

The Shift Toward Decentralized Automated Dispensing Models is fundamentally restructuring the pharmaceutical supply chain by transferring high-volume prescription fulfillment from retail counters to automated micro-fulfillment centers. This hub-and-spoke configuration leverages industrial-grade robotics to process maintenance medications, thereby alleviating on-site workload constraints and allowing pharmacists to focus on clinical services rather than manual filling. This structural transition is gaining significant momentum among major pharmacy chains seeking to optimize centralized throughput capabilities. According to Walgreens, May 2025, in the 'Walgreens Expands Prescription Microfulfillment Network' press release, the company reported a 24% year-over-year increase in shipped volumes from its micro-fulfillment centers, highlighting the rapid scaling of this centralized dispensing architecture.

Simultaneously, the Adoption of Cloud-Based Pharmacy Workflow Platforms is becoming critical for ensuring interoperability and seamless data exchange across the healthcare continuum. These digital ecosystems dismantle traditional information silos, enabling real-time inventory visibility and unified patient records that span multiple care settings. Industry leaders are aggressively capitalizing on this trend to create fully connected technology infrastructures that enhance the consumer health experience and streamline backend operations. According to Chain Drug Review, June 2025, in the article 'CVS Health plans to spend $20B to enhance the consumer experience', CVS Health announced a strategic investment of $20 billion over the next decade to build a technology-driven platform focused on advancing system-wide interoperability and digital engagement.

Segmental Insights

The Automated Medication Compounding Systems segment is currently the fastest-growing category within the Global Pharmacy Automation Devices Market. This rapid expansion is primarily driven by the critical necessity to eliminate human errors and contamination risks during the preparation of sterile injectables and hazardous drugs. Healthcare facilities are increasingly integrating these robotic solutions to ensure strict compliance with rigorous safety standards established by organizations such as the United States Pharmacopeia. Consequently, the adoption of automation streamlines complex workflows and guarantees precise dosage accuracy, which is essential for minimizing liability and enhancing patient safety protocols in hospital environments.

Regional Insights

North America dominates the Global Pharmacy Automation Devices Market due to its established healthcare infrastructure and the high adoption of technology by medical providers. Hospitals and pharmacies in the region utilize automation to streamline operations and improve inventory management. This leadership is reinforced by strict safety initiatives from regulatory bodies, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which seek to minimize medication dispensing errors. Additionally, the strong local presence of key manufacturers enables faster deployment of these systems, ensuring that North America remains the central hub for market expansion.

Recent Developments

In October 2025, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) launched the BD Incada Connected Care Platform alongside the next-generation BD Pyxis Pro Automated Medication Dispensing Solution. These new AI-enabled technologies were designed to unify device data into a single intelligent ecosystem, transforming how medication inventory is managed across various healthcare settings. The cloud-based platform offered enterprise-wide visibility to help clinicians identify patterns and ensure medication availability, while the new dispensing solution featured flexible storage and enhanced security. This product launch represented a significant step in connecting pharmacy robotics with broader healthcare data to drive actionable insights for care teams.
In December 2024, Swisslog Healthcare and Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) announced a strategic partnership to automate pharmacy inventory management in United States hospitals. This collaboration integrated Swisslog’s robotic solutions with BD’s Pyxis Logistics workflow software to offer a unified approach to medication management. The joint offering was designed to improve inventory visibility and operational efficiency across complex health systems by automating tasks such as ordering and receiving medications. This alliance addressed the growing need for robust automation in centralized service centers, aiming to reduce manual errors and support better clinical and financial outcomes for healthcare providers.
In April 2024, Omnicell, Inc. launched XT Amplify, a comprehensive innovation program designed to enhance the capabilities of its widely used XT Automated Dispensing Systems. This initiative aimed to address labor shortages and operational challenges in healthcare facilities by providing targeted hardware and software upgrades. The program introduced solutions such as XTExtend, a console update for improved security and user experience, and MedChill, a temperature-controlled storage device for medication safety. These advancements were intended to modernize pharmacy care delivery, allowing hospitals to optimize their existing technology investments while improving clinical outcomes and operational efficiency in medication management workflows.
In April 2024, Capsa Healthcare unveiled an enhanced version of its KL1Plus pharmacy prescription filling device, which was integrated with the company’s new Aura platform to boost performance. This development was designed to improve efficiency and accuracy in prescription fulfillment for retail and hospital outpatient pharmacies by streamlining technician workflows. The updated system featured a redesigned user interface and over-the-air software update capabilities, ensuring continuous peak performance. The integration aimed to ensure high levels of medication safety and compliance while maximizing cost-effectiveness, reinforcing the company's commitment to advancing pharmacy automation through user-centric, precision-driven solutions.

Key Market Players

Amerisource Bergen Corporation
Accu-Chart Plus Healthcare Systems, Inc.
Omnicell, Inc.
McKesson Corporation
Pearson Medical Technologies
Baxter International
Talyst, LLC
Scriptpro LLC
Fulcrum Pharmacy Management, Inc.
Health Robotics S.R.L

By Product	By Distribution Channel	By Region
Medication Dispensing Systems Packaging And Labeling Systems Storage And Retrieval Systems Automated Medication Compounding Systems Tabletop Tablet Counters	Retail Pharmacy Online Pharmacies Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Pharmacy Automation Devices Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Pharmacy Automation Devices Market, By Product:

Medication Dispensing Systems
Packaging And Labeling Systems
Storage And Retrieval Systems
Automated Medication Compounding Systems
Tabletop Tablet Counters

Pharmacy Automation Devices Market, By Distribution Channel:

Retail Pharmacy
Online Pharmacies
Others

Pharmacy Automation Devices Market, By Region:

North America

United States
Canada
Mexico

Europe

France
United Kingdom
Italy
Germany
Spain

Asia Pacific

China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea

South America

Brazil
Argentina
Colombia

Middle East & Africa

South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Pharmacy Automation Devices Market.

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Table of content

1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition

1.2. Scope of the Market

1.2.1. Markets Covered

1.2.2. Years Considered for Study

1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study

2.2. Baseline Methodology

2.3. Key Industry Partners

2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources

2.5. Forecasting Methodology

2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation

2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market

3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations

3.3. Overview of Key Market Players

3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries

3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast

5.1.1. By Value

5.2. Market Share & Forecast

5.2.1. By Product (Medication Dispensing Systems, Packaging And Labeling Systems, Storage And Retrieval Systems, Automated Medication Compounding Systems, Tabletop Tablet Counters)

5.2.2. By Distribution Channel (Retail Pharmacy, Online Pharmacies, Others)

5.2.3. By Region

5.2.4. By Company (2025)

5.3. Market Map

6. North America Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.1.1. By Value

6.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.2.1. By Product

6.2.2. By Distribution Channel

6.2.3. By Country

6.3. North America: Country Analysis

6.3.1. United States Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.1.1.1. By Value

6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.1.2.1. By Product

6.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel

6.3.2. Canada Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.2.1.1. By Value

6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.2.2.1. By Product

6.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel

6.3.3. Mexico Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

6.3.3.1.1. By Value

6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

6.3.3.2.1. By Product

6.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel

7. Europe Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.1.1. By Value

7.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.2.1. By Product

7.2.2. By Distribution Channel

7.2.3. By Country

7.3. Europe: Country Analysis

7.3.1. Germany Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.1.1.1. By Value

7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.1.2.1. By Product

7.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel

7.3.2. France Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.2.1.1. By Value

7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.2.2.1. By Product

7.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel

7.3.3. United Kingdom Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.3.1.1. By Value

7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.3.2.1. By Product

7.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel

7.3.4. Italy Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.4.1.1. By Value

7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.4.2.1. By Product

7.3.4.2.2. By Distribution Channel

7.3.5. Spain Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

7.3.5.1.1. By Value

7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

7.3.5.2.1. By Product

7.3.5.2.2. By Distribution Channel

8. Asia Pacific Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.1.1. By Value

8.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.2.1. By Product

8.2.2. By Distribution Channel

8.2.3. By Country

8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis

8.3.1. China Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.1.1.1. By Value

8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.1.2.1. By Product

8.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel

8.3.2. India Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.2.1.1. By Value

8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.2.2.1. By Product

8.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel

8.3.3. Japan Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.3.1.1. By Value

8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.3.2.1. By Product

8.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel

8.3.4. South Korea Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.4.1.1. By Value

8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.4.2.1. By Product

8.3.4.2.2. By Distribution Channel

8.3.5. Australia Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast

8.3.5.1.1. By Value

8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast

8.3.5.2.1. By Product

8.3.5.2.2. By Distribution Channel

9. Middle East & Africa Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.1.1. By Value

9.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.2.1. By Product

9.2.2. By Distribution Channel

9.2.3. By Country

9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis

9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.1.1.1. By Value

9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.1.2.1. By Product

9.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel

9.3.2. UAE Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.2.1.1. By Value

9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.2.2.1. By Product

9.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel

9.3.3. South Africa Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

9.3.3.1.1. By Value

9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

9.3.3.2.1. By Product

9.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel

10. South America Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.1.1. By Value

10.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.2.1. By Product

10.2.2. By Distribution Channel

10.2.3. By Country

10.3. South America: Country Analysis

10.3.1. Brazil Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.1.1.1. By Value

10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.1.2.1. By Product

10.3.1.2.2. By Distribution Channel

10.3.2. Colombia Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.2.1.1. By Value

10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.2.2.1. By Product

10.3.2.2.2. By Distribution Channel

10.3.3. Argentina Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Outlook

10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast

10.3.3.1.1. By Value

10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast

10.3.3.2.1. By Product

10.3.3.2.2. By Distribution Channel

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers

11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)

12.2. Product Launches (If Any)

12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Pharmacy Automation Devices Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry

14.2. Potential of New Entrants

14.3. Power of Suppliers

14.4. Power of Customers

14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Amerisource Bergen Corporation

15.1.1. Business Overview

15.1.2. Products & Services

15.1.3. Recent Developments

15.1.4. Key Personnel

15.1.5. SWOT Analysis

15.2. Accu-Chart Plus Healthcare Systems, Inc.

15.3. Omnicell, Inc.

15.4. McKesson Corporation

15.5. Pearson Medical Technologies

15.6. Baxter International

15.7. Talyst, LLC

15.8. Scriptpro LLC

15.9. Fulcrum Pharmacy Management, Inc.

15.10. Health Robotics S.R.L

16. Strategic Recommendations

17. About Us & Disclaimer

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