Analyzing Compounding Pharmacy Robotics: What to Expect

HealthTech Magazines March 6, 2023

By Jennifer Hillman, MBA, PharmD, Director, Inpatient Pharmacy Services, University Health System

Automation has been a part of pharmacy practice for decades. However, complex compounding robotics are less common and under continuous development to meet pharmacy demands. Reasons for lower adoption rates include high cost, product complexity, speed and product limitations. Before considering the purchase of a robot, the pharmacy should have thorough knowledge of product functionality and comfort with outcomes. I’m highlighting these expectations for improved decision-making.

Personnel

Pharmacy staff working directly with high-level robotics must develop technology skills to be successful. These skills are most often taught during an onsite training session. Training sessions require the pharmacy workforce to be off the line. The more complex the robot,...

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