As pharmacies continue to expand their services and streamline operations, multi-dose blister card automation has become a key area for improving accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety. McKesson offers two standout solutions, BlistAssist and BlistMED, each tailored to different pharmacy workflows and volumes. Whether you’re looking to enhance manual preparation or fully automate your packaging process, understanding the strengths of each system can help you make the right choice.

BlistAssist: Guided Accuracy for Manual Preparation

BlistAssist is a semi-automated solution designed to simplify and improve the manual blister card preparation process. It’s ideal for pharmacies that want to boost accuracy and traceability without committing to full automation.

• Light-guided trays and barcode scanning ensure the right medication goes into the right blister cell
• Exploded pill-by-pill view simplifies verification and reduces errors
• Remote verification allows pharmacists to check cards from anywhere on the network
• Image archiving provides a traceable record for every card
• Compact footprint fits easily into any dispensary layout

Pharmacists report up to 70% time savings in verification, with fewer errors and improved workflow flexibility. BlistAssist supports 2 or 4 card setups and integrates seamlessly with existing pharmacy systems.

BlistMED: High-Speed, Fully Automated Blister Packaging

For pharmacies with high-volume multi-dose blister packaging needs, BlistMED offers full automation to maximize throughput and minimize manual labor.

• Packages up to 10 blister cards continuously, reducing packaging time
• Auto-canisters handle partial or odd-shaped tablets with precision
• RFID-driven canisters and trays ensure accurate medication dispensing and traceability
• Expandable system supports over 200 canisters, with detachable magazines for easy workflow
• Lot and expiry tracking and logged packaging history enhance safety and compliance

BlistMED can produce up to 30 cards per hour with a single operator, making it ideal for pharmacies looking to scale their blister packaging services without increasing staff.

Which Is Right for You?

• Choose BlistAssist if your pharmacy needs a cost-effective, guided solution to improve manual blister card preparation and verification.
• Opt for BlistMED if you require high-speed, fully automated multi-dose blister packaging with advanced traceability and scalability.

Whether you’re upgrading your current process or launching a new blister packaging service, BlistAssist and BlistMED offer tailored benefits to meet your operational goals.

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