This report provides an in-depth analysis and market forecast for the global pharmacy automation market for the period 2012 – 2018. The report provides details of the several pharmacy automation devices currently available in the market along with the impact of these machines on modern pharmacies in terms of efficiency, reduction in error and speed. The report also highlights the unique connection of pharmacy automation devices with a number of other markets such as the E-prescription market and its role in the growth of pharmacy automation. 

The scope of the report includes competitive analysis of major market segments based on end users, technology and of different regional markets such as Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and the rest of the world. This regional analysis concluded that most developing regions are not yet ready to accept pharmacy automation technology since affordable human skill and low currency value still provides a cheaper work force as compared to mechanization. Along with this, the cost of devices and setting them up is predicted to be another factor holding back the growth of the market. A Porter’s Five Forces analysis provides insight into industry competition and market dynamics. End-user analysis highlights in detail the opportunities for pharmacy automation in hospitals of different sizes and in retail pharmacies. It showcases the trends in hospital investment, growth of retail pharmacies and restraints of this technology in developing regions of the world. The report also highlights PESTLE factors affecting market growth. The report’s market attractiveness analysis presents a quick overview of the emerging areas which will offer sizeable opportunities to market players. 

The report also includes strategies and market entry barriers to be considered by individuals and groups who expect to venture into this arena in the coming years. Additionally, the report also includes recommendations for new entrants as well as seasoned players in the market based on current trends, and expected future market trends. To aid in tactical decision making, the report provides competitive profiling of key players, business strategies adopted by them and recent developments in the industry. This study will help suppliers, designers, manufacturers and distributors in the pharmacy automation technologies field to plan and implement their strategies in potential markets and new technologies.

The report segments the pharmacy automation systems market by technologies into automated medication dispensing, automated packaging and labeling, storage and retrieval systems, automated compounding systems and table-top tablet counters. According to major end users, this market is segmented into automation in hospital pharmacies and automation in retail pharmacies. The report also provides an in-depth analysis of current trends, drivers and outlook by geography in the final section.

1.1 Report description

1.2 Pharmacy automation systems: market segmentation

1.3 Research methodology

1.3.1 Sources

1.4 Assumptions

3.1 Current market trends and future outlook

3.1.1 Benefits of pharmacy automation technologies

3.2 Role of IT applications in pharmacy automation

3.2.1 Clinical decision support system (CDSS)

3.2.2 Computerized physician order entry (CPOE)

3.2.3 E-prescribing

3.2.4 Electronic health record (EHR)

3.2.5 Interactive voice response (IVR)

3.3 Trends of IT applications in pharmacy automation

3.4 Market drivers

3.4.1 Increasing number of medication error deaths

3.4.2 Increasing drug prices and reducing reimbursement will increase the demand for drug dispensing systems to control pharmacy cost

3.4.3 Increasing awareness about benefits of automated systems among healthcare providers and pharmacists

3.4.4 Increasing per capita healthcare expenditure

3.5 Market restraints

3.5.1 High cost of implementation

3.5.2 Lack of awareness about benefits of pharmacy automation technologies

3.6 Market opportunities

3.6.1 Huge market opportunity in emerging market segments

3.6.2 Large market potential in replacement market

3.7 Market attractiveness

3.8 Porters five forces analysis for pharmacy automation technologies

3.8.1 Bargaining power of suppliers – Moderate to Moderate

3.8.2 Bargaining power of buyers – Moderate to Moderate

3.8.3 Threats from substitutes – Low to Low

3.8.4 Threat from new entrants - Low - Low

3.8.5 Degree of rivalry - High to High

4.1 Market overview

4.1.1 Automated medication dispensing

4.1.1.1 Intorduction

4.1.1.2 Market trends and outlook

4.1.1.3 Market size and forecast

4.1.2 Automated packaging and labeling

4.1.2.1 Intorduction

4.1.2.2 Market trends and outlook

4.1.2.3 Market size and forecast

4.1.3 Automated storage and retrieval systems

4.1.3.1 Intorduction

4.1.3.2 Market trends and outlook

4.1.3.3 Market size and forecast

4.1.4 Automated compounding devices

4.1.4.1 Intorduction

4.1.4.2 Market trends and outlook

4.1.4.3 Market size and forecast

4.1.5 Table-top tablet counter

4.1.5.1 Intorduction

4.1.5.2 Market trends and outlook

4.1.5.3 Market size and forecast

5.1 Market overview

5.1.1 Automation in hospital pharmacy

5.1.1.1 Intorduction

5.1.1.2 Market trends and outlook

5.1.1.3 Market size and forecast

5.1.2 Retail Pharmacy

5.1.2.1 Intorduction

5.1.2.2 Market trends and outlook

5.1.2.3 Market size and forecast

6.1 Market overview

6.1.1 North America

6.1.1.1 Intorduction

6.1.1.2 Market trends and outlook

6.1.1.3 Market size and forecast

6.1.2 Europe

6.1.2.1 Intorduction

6.1.2.2 Market trends and outlook

6.1.2.3 Market size and forecast

6.1.3 Asia-Pacific

6.1.3.1 Intorduction

6.1.3.2 Market trends and outlook

6.1.3.3 Market size and forecast

6.1.4 Rest of the World

6.1.4.1 Intorduction

6.1.4.2 Market trends and outlook

6.1.4.3 Market size and forecast

7.1.1 Pharmacy automation market share analysis, 2011

8.1 AmerisourceBergen Corporation

8.1.1 Business overview

8.1.2 Financial overview

8.1.3 Business strategies

8.1.4 Recent developments

8.2 McKesson Corporation

8.2.1 Business overview

8.2.2 Financial overview

8.2.3 Business strategies

8.2.4 Recent developments

8.3 CareFusion Corporation

8.3.1 Business overview

8.3.2 Financial overview

8.3.3 Business strategies

8.3.4 Recent developments

8.4 Health Robotics SRL

8.4.1 Business overview

8.4.2 Financial overview

8.4.3 Business Strategies

8.4.4 Recent developments

8.5 Cerner Corporation

8.5.1 Business overview

8.5.2 Financial overview

8.5.3 Business strategies

8.5.4 Recent developments

8.6 Kirby Lester

8.6.1 Business overview

8.6.2 Financial overview

8.6.3 Business strategies

8.6.4 Recent developments

8.7 Omnicell Inc

8.7.1 Business overview

8.7.2 Financial overview

8.7.3 Business strategies

8.7.4 Recent developments

8.8 Baxter International Inc.

8.8.1 Business overview

8.8.2 Financial overview

8.8.3 Business strategies

8.8.4 Recent developments

8.9 ScriptPro LLC

8.9.1 Business overview

8.9.2 Financial overview

8.9.3 Business strategies

8.9.4 Recent developments

8.10 Swisslog Holding Ltd

8.10.1 Business overview

8.10.2 Financial overview

8.10.3 Business strategies

8.10.4 Recent developments

8.11 Yuyama Co., Ltd

8.11.1 Business overview

8.11.2 Financial overview

8.11.3 Business strategies

8.12 Talyst Inc

8.12.1 Business overview

8.12.2 Financial overview

8.12.3 Business strategies

8.12.4 Recent developments

TABLE 1 Pharmacy automation systems – market snapshot

TABLE 2 Per capita healthcare expenditure in major countries, USD

TABLE 3 Pharmacy automation systems market value and forecast, by technology 2010 - 2018 (million)

TABLE 4 Global pharmacy automation systems market value and forecast, by end user 2010 - 2018 (million)

TABLE 5 Hospital pharmacy automation market value and forecast, by geography 2010 - 2018 (million)

TABLE 6 Retail pharmacy automation market value and forecast, by geography 2010 - 2018 (million)

TABLE 7 Global pharmacy automation systems market value and forecast, by geography, 2010 - 2018 (million)

TABLE 8 North America pharmacy automation systems market value and forecast, by technologies 2010 - 2018 (million)

TABLE 9 Europe pharmacy automation systems market value and forecast, by geography 2010 - 2018 (million)

TABLE 10 Asia-Pacific pharmacy automation systems market value and forecast, by geography 2010 - 2018 (million)

TABLE 11 Rest of the World automation systems market value and forecast, by geography 2010 - 2018 (million)

TABLE 12 Key players in the hospital pharmacy automation systems market,key brands, global presents, specialty

TABLE 13 Key players in retail pharmacy automation systems market, key brands, global presence, specialty

FIG. 1 Pharmacy automation technologies: market segmentation

FIG. 2 Pharmacy automation systems market, by geography 2011 (USD Million)

FIG. 3 Pharmacy automation technologies market attractiveness, by technologies 2010 – 2018 (USD million)

FIG. 4 Porter’s five forces analysis for pharmacy automation technologies market

FIG. 5 Automated medication dispensing technology market, 2010 – 2018 (USD million)

FIG. 6 Automated packaging and labeling market, 2010 – 2018 (USD million)

FIG. 7 Automated storage and retrieval systems market, 2010 – 2018 (USD million)

FIG. 8 Automated compounding devices market, 2010 – 2018 (USD million)

FIG. 9 Table-top tablet counter market, 2010 – 2018 (USD million)

FIG. 10 Pharmacy automation technologies market share, by geography 2011 & 2018 (%)

FIG. 11 Pharmacy automation systems market key players market share, 2011 (%)

FIG. 12 AmerisourceBergen Corporation: annual revenue, USD million, 2009 - 2011

FIG. 13 McKesson Corporation: annual revenue, USD million, 2009 - 2011

FIG. 14 CareFusion Corporation annual revenue, USD million, 2009 - 2011

FIG. 15 Health Robotics S.r.l annual revenue, USD million, 2009 - 2011

FIG. 16 Cerner Corporation: annual revenue, USD million, 2009 - 2011

FIG. 17 Omnicell Corporation: annual revenue, USD million, 2009 - 2011

FIG. 18 Baxter International Inc.: annual revenue, USD million, 2009 - 2011

FIG. 19 Swisslog Holding Ltd: annual revenue, USD million, 2009 - 2011