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At McKesson Pharmacy Automation, we only partner with the most creative and enterprising engineering firms, best-in-class pharmacy automation manufacturers, and premiere shipping & logistics companies to deliver the best possible experience to our customers and their patients.

You can trust us to provide unparalleled service that is second to none. Our team strives to make every process within your operation safer, more accurate, and as efficient as possible by automating the repetitive and manual tasks that most commonly lead to potential dangers. We are proud to assist our customers with expanding their business while allowing them the time and ability to focus on counseling their patients.

Whether you’re streamlining your dispensing workflow or scaling your adherence packaging services, our solutions are built to optimize performance, reduce manual labor, and enhance patient safety across every stage of the pharmacy process.

CountAssist is a semi-automated counting solution that delivers 100% accuracy in drug and dose, holding up to 18 of your top-dispensed molecules in a single tower with the flexibility to expand by daisy-chaining multiple towers. Each cell counts independently into its own output chute, allowing simultaneous multi-drug counting to reduce wait times during busy periods. Designed for maximum efficiency in minimal space, CountAssist occupies just 2 square feet, requires no back or side access, and can be wall-mounted or used as a bay end cap—making it a perfect fit for any dispensary looking to streamline operations without sacrificing accuracy or space.

Our high-capacity, fully automated vial filling robot, CountMate , is designed for unmatched productivity. It features two multi-tasking robotic arms that simultaneously fill, photograph, label, and sort prescriptions into 18 patient-specific lanes. With models supporting 84 or 168 canisters, CountMate can produce up to 160 vials per hour. Its one-sided access design saves space, while features like biometric vein readers, internal cameras, and barcode-driven verification ensure security and traceability. Canisters can be replenished during operation, minimizing downtime and eliminating the need for part fills.

Producing multidose blister cards becomes faster, safer, and more reliable with the advanced automation of BlistAssist, which integrates seamlessly with your pharmacy software to import production orders into an intuitive, step-by-step interface. Using bottle scanning and light-directed filling, it ensures each medication is placed in the correct cell with the right dose, while high-resolution images are captured after every addition to support digital verification. These images offer an exploded cell view for easy, pill-by-pill review that can be completed remotely from any device connected to your pharmacy network and are securely archived for future reference and compliance. Pharmacies using BlistAssist report a significant increase in production efficiency, a dramatic drop in fill errors, and an average 70% reduction in verification time – making it the ideal solution for scaling operations or streamlining workflows with confidence.

BlistMed redefines efficiency in blister card packaging. Engineered for high-volume performance, it can continuously produce up to 10 blister cards in a single run, dramatically reducing manual labor and boosting throughput. With RFID-driven canisters and trays, it ensures the right medication reaches the right patient. The system supports 202 canisters plus 2 auto-canisters, and can be expanded as your business grows. It automates the filling of partial or odd-shaped tablets, reducing manual intervention and improving safety. With a compact footprint and a maximum working rate of 25–30 cards per hour, BlistMed is ideal for pharmacies looking to scale their adherence packaging services efficiently and safely.

PACMED simplifies pouch packaging with a slim, space-saving design and customizable options that fit your workflow. With support for up to 174 canisters and speeds of up to 60 pouches per minute, PACMED helps you serve a wide range of patients without adding complexity to your operations. Features like auto-canisters for partial tablets, STS trays for non-canister meds, and barcode-driven verification ensure accuracy, safety, and efficiency. Its fridge-style door and built-in refill shelf make it easy to use, while its compact footprint makes it easy to place.

PACVision C is the smarter way to verify every PACMED pouch. Compact and precise, it uses advanced pill recognition to inspect each pouch for pill quantity, color, size, and shape – verifying up to 40 pouches per minute. It integrates directly with PACMED to streamline your workflow and reduce manual checks, freeing up your team to focus on patient care. With a user-friendly interface, full traceability, and consistent accuracy, PACVision C helps protect your patients and your process.

For higher‑volume operations, PACVision EX delivers pouch inspection at exceptional speeds. Using three high‑resolution cameras, it captures high‑quality images of every pouch and verifies pill count, size, shape, and color against prescription specifications. PACVision EX can inspect up to 320 pouches per minute or up to 150 pouches per minute when paired with its optional winding module, which combines winding, cutting, and labeling into one compact system. Its AI engine continually improves accuracy by learning from previous inspections, and adaptive lighting ensures consistent and reliable color verification. With fast image retrieval and full traceability, PACVision EX supports multiple workstations and integrates seamlessly with PACMED to provide a complete, high‑throughput packaging and verification environment.