APR 2025
SUPPLY CHAIN TEARDOWN
MULTI-DOSE PACKAGING
AUTOMATION
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Pharmacy500 Market Analyst
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Founder & CEO
Report Lead
Jeff Rackliff
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A 2025 Breakdown of Multi-Dose Packaging
Automation and Trends
Table of Contents
• Introduction .............................................................2-3
• Multi-Dose Packaging Automation Snapshot ......4
• Multi-Dose Packaging Overview ..............................5
• Multi-Dose Packaging Automation Companies ...6
• Companies by Region & Practice Setting ..............7
• Market News ...............................................................8
• Multi-Dose Packaging Automation Product
Matrix ............................................................................9
• Conferences, Trade Shows & Meetings .............. 10
• End Users & Buyer Personas ................................ 11
• References .......................................................... 12-13
• Pharmacy500 Companies ............................... 14-17
The objective of this report is to educate Pharmacy500
professionals, pharmacy leadership, and other stakeholders
on key trends within the supply chain as it relates to multi-dose
packaging automation.
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$93.66M
Multi-dose packaging automation
market valuation (2023).
76%
of patients using multi-dose
packaging have active discussions
about their medication regimens,
improving adherence.
125,000+
deaths anually due to medication
non-adherence.
50%
of treatment failures are attributed to
medication non-adherence.
$165.8M
Projected multi-dose packaging
automation market valuation
by 2030.
7.59% CAGR
The multi-dose packaging market is projected
to grow at a compound annual growth rate
(CAGR) of 7.59% from 2024 to 2030, reflecting
increasing adoption and demand.
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Multi-dose blister
card packagers 20
Multi-dose pouch
(strip) packagers
EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT
MULTI-DOSE PACKAGING
AUTOMATION
Source: DukeHealth
Source: CDC
Source: Verified Market
Research
Source: Verified Market
Research
Source: British Journal of
Clinical Pharmacology
Source: RXinsider
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Multi-dose automated
packagers offered by
Pharmacy500 companies
Source: Verified Market
Research
Multi-Dose Packaging Overview
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Multi-dose medication packaging is a method of organizing and packaging
multiple doses of medications together, typically for a specific time frame
or schedule, to simplify administration and improve medication adherence.
Each package contains multiple doses, often arranged according to the
times and days they are to be taken. Multi-dose medication packaging is
especially beneficial for patients managing multiple medications, offering
an organized, safe, convenient, and efficient approach to medication
administration.
Key Features
1. Organized Doses
• Groups multiple medications into a single package for specific dosing times (e.g., morning, afternoon, evening,
bedtime).
• Reduces confusion for patients managing complex medication regimens.
2. Customizable Formats
• Can include blister packs or strip packaging (pouches).
• Tailored for individual patient needs or facility-specific requirements.
3. Clear Labeling
• Includes detailed information about the medications, dosage, and administration schedule.
• Often color-coded or time-stamped for easy identification.
4. Sealed Compartments
• Protects medications from contamination, moisture, and tampering.
• Ensures stability of the medications.
5. Multiple Medications in One Pack
• Combines different medications needed for a single dose time, reducing the number of containers a patient must
manage.
Benefits
• Improved Adherence: Reduces the risk of missed or incorrect doses by organizing medications by schedule.
• Convenience: Simplifies medication management for patients and caregivers.
• Safety: Reduces medication errors by clearly separating and labeling doses.
• Time-Saving: Streamlines medication administration in facilities and at home.
• Customizable: Tailored to individual patient or facility needs, accommodating specific regimens and preferences.
Pharmacy500 Multi-Dose Packaging
Automation Companies
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The “Pharmacy500” are 500 businesses and associations that significantly
impacted the business operations of dispensing pharmacies in the U.S.
over the previous year. The 14 companies listed below are the 2025
Pharmacy500 companies within the multi-dose packaging supply chain
category that provide multi-dose packaging automation products to the
market. For Pharmacy500 criteria and details, please visit RXinsider.com/
Pharmacy500.php.
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Companies by Location
The following shows the primary practice settings for multi-dose
packaging automation.
Practice Setting Breakout
NUCLEAR
MANAGED CARE / PBM
HOME INFUSION / COMPOUNDING
LONG TERM CARE
SPECIALTY
HOSPITAL / HEALTH SYSTEM
COMMUNITY / RETAIL / OUTPATIENT
Multi-Dose Packaging Automation Market News
JFCRx | JFCRx Announced Partnership with GeriMed
Eyecon | RxSafe | Announced Partnership with Medsense Health
JFCRx | Launched the TruCard™ System
Swisslog Healthcare | Announced Robotics Partnership with BD to Automate Pharmacy Inventory
Management in U.S. Hospitals
Capsa Healthcare | Gaurav Agarwal Joined as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Innovative Growth
Phase
McKesson Pharmacy Automation | Launched BlistMED
JFCRx | Launched the TruPak™ System
Noritsu Pharmacy Automation | Launched the LittleBots
Capsa Healthcare | Announced NexPak System
RxSafe | Acquired by Illinois Tool Works Inc.
Euclid Medical Products | Launched the DualBlist
Q1|
2025
Q4|
2024
Q3|
2024
Q1|
2024
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Multi-Dose Packaging Automation Product Matrix
FastPak Elite
FastPak Elite 260
FastPak Elite 336
FastPak Elite 520
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
Up to 60 pouches / minute
FastPak™ Verify pouch verification solution
BD Rowa™ Dose
1-5 Canister Modules
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
2 pouches / second (Max.)
BD Rowa™ Smart Dose software
BD Parata ATP™ 2
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
Up to 51 pouches / minute
BD Parata InspectRx™ Pouch Inspector
Parata™ InspectRx™ with Collector
BD Parata Perl™ Pouch Inspector
Parata Perl with Cut & Roll
Parata Stratus™ Pharmacy Automation Platform
Universal Lighted Tray (ULT™)
Parata PASS™ Suite
Parata PASS™ 36
Parata PASS™ 208
Parata PASS™ 300VP
Parata PASS™ 576VP
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
Parata PASS Safe Loader®
SynMed ULTRA
Blister Card Packager
Fully Automated
1.5 multi dose / min
*assuming 7 Rx per patient
SynMed XF
Blister Card Packager
Fully Automated
45 cards / hour
SynMed Assist
Blister Card Packager
Semi-Automated
NexPak™ Automated
Packaging System
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
Up to 60 packs / minute
Optional second packaging unit for enhanced performance.
Customizable thermal printing for personalization.
The Axial®
Axial® RMD-130U
Axial® RMD-144
Axial® RMD-352
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
Up to 65 pouches / minute
Vantage™ Vizen Pouch Inspector
Vantage™ Lighted Fill Tray
DualBlist
Blister Card Packager
Semi-Automated
RapidPakRx
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
Up to 80 completed monthly
jobs / day, 1 tech, 8-hour shift
RapidCardRx
Blister Card Packager
Fully Automated
Up to 32 finished multi-med
cards / hour
TruPak™
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
Up to 51 pouches per minute
TruCheck™ – pouch verification
TruCheck+ for high-volume with cut and roll
TruCard™
Blister Card Packager
Fully Automated
Can produce up to 35 fully filled
and verified multi-dose blister
cards per hour
BlistMED
Blister Card Packager
Fully Automated
20-30 per hour with one operator
Auto-canisters for partial or odd-shaped tablets, special
tablet system trays for uninterrupted packaging flow of non-
canister medication, flip for card completion and sealing
BlistAssist
Blister Card Packager
Semi-Automated
70% average time saving in
verification time
Choose between a two or four blister card setup
Impact Series
NX4000
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
55 pouches / minute
Benjamin Tray Loading System to add split-dose, one-off,
and less frequently used meds to pouches
NVCore, NVPro Pouch Inspection with Cut and Roll
NX2000
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
55 pouches / minute
Z100
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
55 pouches / minute
NB200
Blister Card Packager
w/ Verification
Fully Automated
35 trays filled and verified / hour
LittleBots
Celia
Blister Card Packager
Fully Automated
20 cards / hour
LARS - Light assisted scalable rack system for Celia pods
Julia
Blister Card Packager
w/ Imaging
Semi-Automated
MP Series
MP 100
MP 400
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
Up to 54 pouches / minute
ScriptPro’s Medication Detection Machine (MDM)
AutoPackTM
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
60 doses / minute
InSite® In-Facility
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
60 doses / minute
AdherencePackRx
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
40 pouches / minute
TableTop
AdherencePackRx
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Semi-Automated
50 pouches / minute
VMI INDIVION
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
10,000 pouches / hour
166 / minute
VMI PHARYS Software
Proud NEO
Proud NEO 266
Proud NEO 343
Proud NEO 532
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
60 pouches / minute
Packed-Tablet Verification System,”TabSight-S”
LitreaIII
LitreaIII 112
LitreaIII 136
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
60 pouches / minute
MINDOSE
Pouch (Strip) Packager
Fully Automated
60 pouches / min
Blient
Blister Card Packager
Fully Automated
PRODUCT
MODEL
PACKAGING
TYPE
AUTOMATION
SPEED
ACCESSORIES / ADD ONS
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Conferences, Trade Shows & Meetings
The following identifies the top
10 pharmacy conferences at
which Pharmacy500 multi-dose
packaging automation companies
exhibited.
(SUMMER)
(WINTER)
The top two conferences in 2024
were Cardinal Health RBC and
NCPA.
Top Two
Conferences
Cardinal Health RBC
NCPA
2022
2024
2023
2022
2024
2023
(MIDYEAR)