APR 2025
SUPPLY CHAIN TEARDOWN
UNIT-DOSE PACKAGING
AUTOMATION
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Alexa DiLuca
Marketing Manager
Michael McEwen
Pharmacy500 Market Analyst
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Gregory Cianfarani, RPh
Founder & CEO
Report Lead
Michael McEwen
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A 2025 Breakdown of Unit-dose Packaging
Automation Companies and Trends in the
Acute Care Setting
Table of Contents
• Introduction .............................................................2-3
• Unit-dose Packaging Automation Executive
Snapshot ....................................................................4
• Unit-dose Packaging Automation Overview .........5
• Unit-dose Packaging Automation Pharmacy500
Company Listing ......................................................6
• Companies by Location & Practice Setting ...........7
• Unit-dose Packaging Automation Products ..........8
• Conferences, Trade Shows & Meetings .................9
• End Users & Buyer Personas ................................ 10
• References ................................................................ 11
• Pharmacy500 Companies ............................... 12-15
The objective of this report is to educate Pharmacy500
professionals, pharmacy leadership, and other stakeholders
on key trends within the unit-dose supply chain as it relates to
unit-dose packaging automation in the acute care setting.
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acute care unit-dose
automated packagers
offered by Pharmacy500
companies
42%
Reduction in medication
errors seen by U.S.
hospitals utilizing
unit-dose systems
68%
of hospitals utilize
automated solutions to
minimize medication
errors
65%
Reduction in medication
preparation time with unit-dose
packagaing systens
76%
of U.S. hospitals invest in
automated med systems
Source: (ASHP) Veri�ed Market Research
Source: (HIMSS) Veri�ed Market Research
Source: RXinsider
Source: (FDA) Veri�ed Market Research
Source: (ASHP) Veri�ed Market Research
EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT
UNIT-DOSE PACKAGING
AUTOMATION
Source: American Hospital Association
As of 2025, 6,093 Hospitals in the U.S.
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Unit-dose Overview
Unit-dose or single-dose medication packaging refers to a specialized
method of packaging medications where each unit of the drug is
individually wrapped or contained in a single-use format. This type of
packaging is designed to dispense one speci�c dose of medication per
package, ensuring accuracy, safety, and convenience for both healthcare
providers and patients.
Key Features of Unit-dose Medication Packaging
1. Individual Units
• Each dose is packaged separately in a sealed container, pouch, or blister.
• Ensures hygiene and minimizes contamination risks.
2. Pre-measured Doses
• Medication is dispensed in the exact quantity required for one administration.
• Reduces the chance of dosing errors.
3. Labeling and Information
• Includes clear labeling and barcode with the drug name, dosage, and administration instructions.
• May also include expiration dates and batch numbers.
4. Convenient Design
• Easy-to-open packaging designed for quick access by healthcare providers or patients.
• Compact for portability and storage.
5. Customizability
• Can be tailored for speci�c drugs, dosages, and patient needs.
• Supports different forms of medication, including tablets, capsules, powders, and liquids.
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Pharmacy500 Unit-dose Packaging
Automation Companies
The eight companies listed below are the unit-dose packaging
automation companies within the 2025 Pharmacy500 that make
up this supply chain category.
The “Pharmacy500” are 500 businesses and associations that
significantly impacted the business operations of dispensing
pharmacies in the U.S. over the previous year. For Pharmacy500
criteria and details, please visit RXinsider.com/Pharmacy500.
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Companies by Location
The following shows the most common practice settings for unit-dose
packaging automation solutions.
Practice Setting Breakout
NUCLEAR
MANAGED CARE / PBM
HOME INFUSION / COMPOUNDING
LONG TERM CARE
SPECIALTY
HOSPITAL / HEALTH SYSTEM
COMMUNITY / RETAIL
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Unit-dose Packaging Automation Product Matrix
iPack® Rx Unit Dose
Packager
Solid (Blister)
Fully Automated
58 packages/min
Fillin Station™ Automatic Feeder
FastPak
FastPak Elite 260
Solid (Pouch)
Fully Automated
Up to 65 pouches/min
FastPak Elite 336
Solid (Pouch)
Fully Automated
Up to 65 pouches/min
FastPak 520
Solid (Pouch)
Fully Automated
Up to 65 pouches/min
Atomic® Liquid Unit
Dose
Liquid
Semi-Automated
Up to 450 cups/hour
“Speedy” Wet Cadet®
Liquid
Fully Automated
Up to 32 Units/hour
The Axial®
Axial® RMD-130U
Axial® RMD-144
Axial® RMD-352
Solid (Pouch)
Fully Automated
Up to 65 packages/min
Vantage™ Vizen Pouch Inspector
Vantage™ Lighted Fill Tray
PraxiFill Automated
Syringe Filler
Part of the Praximed
system
Syringe
Fully Automated
Up to 8 syringes/min
Cadet Series
The Cadet Strip Packaging
Machine
Solid (Pouch)
Semi-Automated
Up to 60 units/min
Cadet Twin
Solid (Pouch)
Semi-Automated
120 units/min
Cadet Twin 2x2
Solid (Pouch)
Semi-Automated
120 units/min
Industrial Cadet
Solid (Pouch)
Semi-Automated
50 units/min
Auto-Print®
Solid (Pouch)
Fully Automated
Up to 60 packages/min
Auto-Print® Oral Solid Feeder (OSF)
Attachment, Auto-Print® Canister
Technology Feeder Attachment
Auto-Print® Express 90
Packaging System
Solid (Pouch)
Fully Automated
Up to 90 packages/min
Auto-Draw® Oral
Syringe Filling System
Syringe
Semi-Automated
Fluidose® Series 6
Liquid
Fully Automated
22 doses/min
FD-Pharma®
Liquid
Fully Automated
Medication Packager
Solid (Pouch)
Fully Automated
60 packages/min
HP Series
HP500
Solid (Blister), Liquid
Fully Automated
Up to 100 products/min
HP550
Solid (Blister), Liquid
Fully Automated
Up to 180 products/min
SP Series
SP 200
Solid (Blister), Liquid
Fully Automated
AutoPack
DO+ Model (244)
Solid (Pouch)
Fully Automated
Up to 60 doses/min
Available with 2 or 4 AutoCanisters
EzCUT Automated Tablet Cutter
i-Rolly Automated Pouch Spooler
UC30 Automated Tablet Counter
NS+ Model (300, 480)
Solid (Pouch)
Fully Automated
Up to 65 doses/min
Available with 2 or 4 AutoCanister
or U-Canisters
EzCUT Automated Tablet Cutter
i-Rolly Automated Pouch Spooler
UC30 Automated Tablet Counter
PillPick Octave
Solid (Pouch), Syringe,
Vials, Ampoules,
Cups, Liquid
Fully Automated
EzCUT Automated Tablet Cutter
SmartPack
SmartPack
Solid (Pouch)
Fully Automated
SmartPack Auto
Solid (Pouch)
Fully Automated
55 doses/min
PRODUCT
MODEL
PACKAGING TYPE
AUTOMATION
ACCESSORIES / ADD-ONS
SPEED
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Conferences, Trade Shows & Meetings
The following identi�es the top major
national pharmacy conferences at which
Pharmacy500
unit-dose
packaging
automation companies exhibited in the
past year.
The top conference in 2024 was
ASHP Midyear. On average, more
unit-dose packaging automation
companies exhibited in 2024 and
2023 than 2022.
Top Conference
ASHP Midyear
2022
2024
2023
(MIDYEAR)
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Unit-dose Packaging Automation End Users
Unit-dose Packaging Automation Buyer Personas
Director of Pharmacy
Independent Pharmacy Owner
Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)
Staff Pharmacist
Clinical Pharmacist
Consultant Pharmacist
Pharmacy Operations (Chain Pharmacy)
Pharmacy Technician
Director of Nursing
Hospital CTO / CIO
Director of Pharmacy
Independent Pharmacy Owner
Pharmacist in Charge (PIC)
Staff Pharmacist
Clinical Pharmacist
Consultant Pharmacist
Pharmacy Operations (Chain Pharmacy)
Pharmacy Technician
Director of Nursing
Hospital CTO / CIO
The following roles represent the most common buyer personas for
unit-dose packaging automation solutions.
The following roles represent the most common end users of
unit-dose packaging automation solutions.