PACMED® DOC and PACVision® C take the stress out of managing complex medication schedules. With time-stamped pouches and automated verification, pharmacies can deliver safer care, build trust, and give patients confidence in every dose.
Company Background
McKesson Pharmacy Automation has long been a market leader in providing automation technology to retail and institutional pharmacies. With a reputation for providing unparalleled service, they lead the way in automating how patients receive medication, enabling faster and safer treatment.
How exactly do they deliver the best possible experience to pharmacies and their patients? It’s a precise mix of people, partners, and technology.
First and foremost are the people. People who understand what it’s like to count pills or have their eyes go blurry from filling seemingly endless blister cards. People who understand the ins and outs of pharmacy. Their collective goal is to make every process within a pharmacy’s operation safer, more accurate, and as efficient as possible.
Partners are the next ingredient in the mix: creative and enterprising engineering firms, best-in-class manufacturers, and premiere shipping and logistics companies.
Adding the two together results in leading-edge technology that automates the repetitive and manual tasks that most commonly lead to medication errors. PACMED® DOC and PACVision® C are two such technologies.
Product Overview
Complex Regimens. Better Adherence.
For pharmacies juggling complex patient needs, manual packaging and inspection isn’t just inefficient, it’s risky. McKesson Pharmacy Automation’s PACMED® DOC and PACVision® C offer a smarter, integrated solution that transforms how pharmacies manage adherence packaging, helping teams reclaim time, reduce errors, and deliver safer care.
Every pharmacist knows medication adherence is critical. They also know that for many patients, especially those with complex regimens, it’s a daily challenge. That’s where PACMED® pouches come into play – designed to simplify the process and improve outcomes.
Each pouch is clearly labeled with the administration date and time, helping patients stay on schedule and avoid missed doses. For medications that aren’t taken orally, reminder pouches ensure nothing is forgotten. This personalized, time-stamped packaging reduces confusion and supports consistent, safe medication use.
By making medication routines easier to follow, PACMED® pouches empower patients to take control of their health, while giving pharmacies a powerful tool to improve care and build trust.
And how does a pharmacy gain access to this powerful tool? PACMED® DOC produces the pouches, while PACVision® C inspects them.
Designed to Fit. Built to Grow.
PACMED® DOC is purpose-built for pharmacies that need high-volume output without expanding their footprint. With a slim, single-door design and up to 168 medication canisters, it fits into tight spaces and produces up to 60 unit-dose or 50 multi-dose pouches per minute.
Its customizable configuration handles partial tablets and non-canister medications. Features like easy refill canisters and a slide-out shelf simplify replenishment, while barcode-driven verification ensures the right medication goes into the right canister. An optional locking door secures high-cost and controlled medications.
PACMED® DOC helps pharmacies grow beyond long-term care, serving independent and active seniors with personalized, time-stamped pouches.
Confidence in Every Pouch
PACVision® C eliminates the most tedious, error-prone step in adherence packaging: manual inspection. In under a second, it verifies pill quantity, color, size, and shape with advanced recognition technology that adapts to your pharmacy’s lighting and layout.
Compact and fatigue-proof, PACVision® C fits seamlessly into small and mid-sized pharmacies and integrates directly with PACMED® for a smooth, uninterrupted workflow. It captures and stores images of every verified pouch, creating a tamper-proof audit trail for compliance and peace of mind.
PACMED® DOC and PACVision® C aren’t just machines. They’re a strategic upgrade for pharmacies ready to grow smarter. By automating the most repetitive and high-risk tasks, your team can focus on what matters most: delivering safe, personalized care.
What Pharmacies Gain
- Time Back: Automation frees up hours each week for clinical services.
- Error Reduction: PACVision® C removes the risk of fatigue-related mistakes.
- Scalable Efficiency: Enterprise-grade automation in a footprint that fits your space and budget.
- Audit-Ready Traceability: Every pouch is documented, every dose accounted for.
- Stronger Patient Relationships: Personalized, time-stamped pouches support adherence and help b
