Pharmacy Automation: Technologies and Global Markets

Report Code: IAS026F

Publish Date: Sep 2019

Publisher: BCC Publishing

Category: Instrumentation and Sensors

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Report Highlights

The global market for pharmacy automation should grow from $5.1 billion in 2019 to $7.8 billion by 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6% for the period of 2019-2024.

Report Includes

  • 57 data tables and 35 additional tables
  • An overview of the global markets for pharmacy automation and related technologies
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2018, estimates for 2019, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2024
  • Information regarding statistics for medication errors, costs associated with pharmacy activities, the pharmacist shortage and many other issues affecting the pharmacy automation market
  • A look at the impact of chronic diseases, and the pharmacy service industry and its value
  • Discussion of technology patent trends relating to automating processes in the pharmacy environment
  • Comprehensive profiles of leading companies in the industry with significant contributions and market shares, including Baxter International Inc., Becton, Dickinson & Co., Cerner Corp., Omnicell Inc., and Parata Systems LLC

Report Scope

This BCC Research report is designed to be a helpful business tool that will provide a thorough evaluation of the global pharmacy automation market. The geographical scope is global but with special emphasis on the U.S. and developed Europe, with supplemental data covering other geographical markets and trends. The report identifies pharmacy automation markets by inpatient and outpatient pharmacy settings, and by product type. Within the global pharmacy automation market, there are two general pharmacy settings (market applications), each having second-level subsettings: 

  • Inpatient pharmacy automation.
    • Acute-care settings.
    • Long-term care settings. 
  • Outpatient pharmacy automation.
    • Outpatient/fast-track clinical settings.
    • Hospital retail settings.
    • Pharmacy benefit management services and other mail-order settings.
    • Retail pharmacy chains.

Each segment is further reviewed to provide detailed information on current and emerging products, current market estimates and market forecasts, and competitive analyses. Product segments covered in the report include: 

  • Dispensing/storage.
  • Packaging/filing.
  • Software/logistics.
  • Other products.
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Analyst Credentials

Melissa Elder is an experienced healthcare market analyst specializing in medical treatments, equipment and devices. Ms. Elder holds an MBA in Health Care Management and provides consultation to various institutions globally. She has been involved in the healthcare industry since 1996, providing more than 23 years of industry expertise. Ms. Elder has specialized in market research for more than 20 years, focusing on the areas of advanced medical technologies, biological products and animal health. In-depth analysis into more than 100 health-related topics has given Ms. Elder substantial insight into industry dynamics, market influences and future direction of various health markets. Her work in the medical community, including emergency room medical training and healthcare information system coordination, has enhanced her ability to provide insight into many healthcare specialties. She has authored several industry-specific documents and is a well-respected contributor to the market research community. Her writings are published in magazines, newspapers and professional journals. She is also an experienced custom market research writer who has worked with a large variety of clients in many fields who require innumerable variations to research documents.

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Table of Contents

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Pharmacy Automation: Technologies and Global Markets221Free
Chapter- 1: Introduction7Free
Chapter- 2: Summary and Highlights7Free
Chapter- 3: Market and Technology Background44Free
Chapter- 4: Market Breakdown by Product Type51Free
Chapter- 5: Market Breakdown by Application48Free
Chapter- 6: Market Breakdown by Region14Free
Chapter- 7: Technology Evaluation14Free
Chapter- 8: Company Profiles12Free
Chapter- 9: State Controlled Substances Contacts21Free
Chapter- 10: Appendix : Abbreviations and Glossary of Terms3Free

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Report Includes

    Total Number of Tables in this Report: 93

  • Summary Table: Global Market for Pharmacy Automation, by Application (Inpatient, Outpatient), Through 2024
  • Summary Table: Pharmacy Automation Equipment Providers and Products
  • Table 1: List of Abbreviations Used in Medical Prescriptions and Possible Confusion Meanings
  • Table 2: Average Annual Adverse Drug Reactions and Medication Administration Errors
  • Table 3: Widely Reported Types of Medication Errors
  • Table 4: AHRQ Strategies to Prevent Adverse Drug Events
  • Table 5: State Rules/Regulations Governing Telepharmacy Implementation
  • Table 6: Pharmacy Automation Company Mergers and Acquisitions,* 1997-2018
  • Table 7: Healthcare Expenditure as a Percentage of GDP, by Country, 2014-2017*
  • Table 8: Pharmaceutical Expenditures as a Percentage of Health Expenditures, by Country, 2005-2016
  • Table 9: Pharmaceutical Expenditures Per Capita, by Country, 2005-2016
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Published - Sep-2016| Analyst - Melissa Elder| Code - IAS026E

Report Highlights

The global inpatient and outpatient pharmacy automation market has grown to nearly $3.8 billion in 2016 from $3.5 billion in 2015. The market is expected to grow at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9% from 2016 to 2021, increasing to $5.5 billion in 2021.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global markets for pharmacy automation and related technologies
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2015, estimates for 2016, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2021
  • A market breakdown of inpatient pharmacy automation into acute-care settings and long-term care settings
  • A market breakdown of outpatient pharmacy automation into fast-track clinical settings, hospital retail settings, pharmacy benefit management services, and retail pharmacy chains
  • A look at the impact of chronic diseases, and growing and aging populations
  • Technology patent trends relating to automating processes in the pharmacy environment
  • Profiles of major players in the industry
Published - Mar-2014| Analyst - Melissa Elder| Code - IAS026D

Report Highlights

The global pharmacy automation market reached nearly $3.0 billion in 2012. This market is expected to grow to nearly $3.2 billion in 2013 and $4.9 billion in 2018 with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8% over the five-year period, 2013 to 2018

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global market for pharmacy automation.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2012, estimates for 2013, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2018.
  • A market breakdown of inpatient pharmacy automation into a cute-care settings and long-term care settings.
  • A market breakdown of outpatient pharmacy automation into fast-track clinical settings, hospital retail settings, pharmacy benefit management services, and retail pharmacy chains
  • Comprehensive profiles of leading companies in the industry.
Published - Sep-2012| Analyst - Melissa Elder| Code - IAS026C

Report Highlights

The global inpatient and outpatient pharmacy automation market was valued at $2.4 billion in 2011 and should reach $2.6 billion in 2012. Total market value is expected to reach nearly $3.9 billion in 2017 after increasing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%.

Published - Sep-2010| Analyst - Melissa Elder| Code - IAS026B

Report Highlights

  • The total worldwide market for pharmacy automation will be worth $2.2 billion by the end of 2010.  The market is displaying a recovery from purchasing holds for equipment experienced by many health facilities, and is expected to grow at a 4.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach $2.7 billion in 2015.
  • Inpatient pharmacy automation revenues account for the larger share of the market, with sales expected to reach $1.7 billion by the end of 2010 and increase by a 5.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach $2.2 billion by 2015. 
  • Outpatient pharmacy automation revenues are estimated at $456 million for 2010. By 2015, the outpatient pharmacy automation market is expected to reach $510 million in revenues after increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3%.
Published - Mar-2008| Analyst - Melissa Elder| Code - IAS026A

Report Highlights

  • The global market for pharmacy automation increased from $2.1 billion in 2006 to $2.3 billion in 2007. It should reach $3.6 billion by 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%.
  • By 2012, the inpatient pharmacy automation market is expected to be worth nearly $2.9 billion, a CAGR of 9.8%.
  • The outpatient pharmacy automation segment will continue to experience moderate growth through 2012, with a CAGR of 7.8% over the next 5 years.

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