(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Opportunities in the pharmacy automation devices market include rising demand due to an aging population and chronic diseases, increased investment in healthcare automation, and technology integration like cloud-based solutions. Expansion in centralized, mail-order pharmacies and focus on reducing medication errors are key drivers.Dublin, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Pharmacy Automation Devices Market Report 2026" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets's offering.
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The pharmacy automation devices market has witnessed rapid growth, expanding from $6.62 billion in 2025 to an anticipated $7.31 billion in 2026, reflecting a CAGR of 10.3%. This growth is driven by factors such as increased prescription volumes, pharmacy workforce shortages, hospital pharmacy infrastructure expansion, adoption of automated dispensing cabinets, and heightened focus on patient safety. Looking ahead, the market is projected to reach $10.73 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 10.1%.
Factors contributing to this forecasted growth include high-throughput pharmacy operations, centralized fill pharmacy adoption, mail-order and specialty pharmacy expansion, healthcare automation investments, and regulatory attention on medication accuracy. Innovations like robotic medication dispensing systems, automated packaging, labeling solutions, and integration of pharmacy information systems are key trends.
The rise in prescription volume, driven by an aging population, chronic diseases, and better access to healthcare services, is a significant growth driver. Pharmacy automation devices improve prescription processing workflow, reducing errors and enhancing efficiency. For instance, in 2024, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported that PBS prescriptions reached 67% of Australia's population, highlighting the growing demand. Leading market players are innovating with cloud-based devices to maintain a competitive edge. In March 2023, iA launched advanced cloud-based fulfillment solutions, including Shared Central Fulfillment, enhancing prescription processes.
Strategic partnerships are shaping the industry, such as Illinois Tool Works Inc.'s acquisition of RxSafe, LLC in January 2024. This acquisition bolsters their capabilities in pharmacy automation with advanced storage and retrieval technologies. Major companies in the market include Omnicell Inc., ARxIUM Inc., ScriptPro LLC, Capsa Healthcare, Swisslog Healthcare, RxSafe LLC, Yuyama Co Ltd., Parata Systems LLC, and others.
Geographically, North America leads the market, with significant regions covered including Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, and others. Countries like Australia, Brazil, China, and the USA are pivotal in market dynamics. The sector is navigating tariff impacts, influencing costs and encouraging domestic assembly innovations.
The pharmacy automation devices market report offers comprehensive insights including market size, regional shares, competitor market share, and trend analysis, providing a thorough perspective of the industry's current and future landscape. These devices streamline prescription drug distribution, reducing errors and enhancing patient care through systems like medication dispensing, packaging, storage, and compounding. The market values reflect manufacturers' revenue, encompassing sales to multiple entities and direct end customers, highlighting the economic impact within specific geographies.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:
Product Categories: Medication Dispensing Systems; Packaging and Labeling Systems; Storage and Retrieval Systems; Automated Medication Compounding Systems; Tabletop Tablet Counters. Components: Hardware; Software; Services. End-Users: Retail Pharmacies; Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacies; Pharmacy Benefit Management Organizations; Mail-Order Pharmacies. Subsegments: Automations in dispensing, packaging, storage, and compounding systems, with granular breakdowns in robotic and electronic systems. Key Companies: Omnicell Inc.; ARxIUM Inc.; ScriptPro LLC; Capsa Healthcare; Swisslog Healthcare; and others.
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