BlistAssist
Increase accuracy, streamline verification, and have a traceable record when producing blister cards with BlistAssist!
Stock bottle scanning and light guided filling ensure patients received the right drug & dose, at the right time.
Exploded cell view simplifies the verification process. Our customers report an average time-saving in verification time of 70%!
Verification images can be accessed from anywhere you can access your pharmacy network. They are then archived for future reference.
Compatible with
by
Bottle scanning and light-guided filling increases accuracy
Remote verification streamlines the process
What really sold us on it was how we could save on pharmacists’ time and save on checking. After lots of shopping around, we decided to go with the BlistAssist. […] We couldn’t see ourselves going back now. The pharmacists’ time saving is unbelievable. [...] There is much less room for error.
Nicole Barkhouse, Pharmacist & Owner Guardian Dieppe, NB
Since installing BlistAssist, we’ve experienced a drastic reduction in the time required to produce and verify blister cards. The software provides security by guiding users through each step of the process, ensuring that cards are filled quickly and, more importantly, correctly.
James Dumont, Owner White Cross Dispensary, ON
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Blister Card Packaging Solutions
BlistAssist Benefits
Accuracy
• A light-guided tray facilitates the time-consuming and labour-intensive manual preparation process
• Barcodes and pill images drive the process to greatly improve accuracy and reduce potential errors
• The software monitors preparation progress, allowing you to resume production after an interruption
Traceability
• Lot numbers and expiry dates are tracked, an unparalleled ability for manually prepared blister cards
• A log-in name and password ensure operator traceability
• Captures final preparation pictures for archiving purposes
Safety
• Uses an innovative layer verification process to create a quick and convenient verification pattern
• A distinctive pill-by-pill view displays each cup’s components to simplify and accelerate verification
• The unique remote verification feature liberates the preparation area and promotes workflow flexibility
BlistAssist Specifications
The unique exploded pill-by-pill view simplifies and accelerates verification by displaying each cup’s components Approximate
All-in-one PC with 2 or 4 blister card set-up
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Expecting two pills in the cup. One pill is missing.
Colour-coded doses.
Medication expected in the cup.
BlistAssist® is a registered trademark of McKesson Canada Corporation.
Blister Card Packaging Solutions
BlistMED
Automate the labour intensive process of packaging blister cards, to free up staff time and focus on your patients.
Up to 10 blister cards can be packaged continuously, streamlining workflow and minimizing packaging time.
Improve fill accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety, while taking up minimal footprint.
Special Tablet System (STS) trays allow for uninterrupted packaging flow of non-canister medication
Easy-to-transport detachable magazines streamline workflow
Automatic Canister Recognition System enables you to swap canisters on the fly, minimizing the need for manual additions
AutoCanisters automate filling of partial or odd-shaped tablets.
BlistMED Benefits Efficiency
• Package blister cards with more accuracy and in significantly less time, versus the manual process.
• Automate filling of partial tablets to limit manual intervention and streamline workflow.
• RFID driven canisters allow swapping and refilling during operation, limiting idle time.
Growth
• Continuous packaging of up to 10 blister cards to maximize workflow.
• Build your blister packaging business and increase revenue, without increasing your staffing.
• Flexibility to add additional canisters, if needed, as your business grows.
Safety
• RFID trays ensure the right meds go to the right patients.
• Auto-canisters allow the packaging of your highest use partial pills, drastically decreasing the risk of fill errors.
BlistMED Specifications
956 lbs (434 kg)
Canister capacity
202 canisters + 2 auto-canisters (Expandable with additional swappable canisters)
Maximum Working rate
25-30 cards/hour with one operator
Tray capacity
Holds 10 cards at a time
Power consumption
150W (MAX. 180W)
• Lot & expiry tracking and logged packaging history, adds traceability and piece of mind. All tablet holders can be detached for easy cleaning and maintenance.
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VBM Blister Packaging Machine
Manually preparing and verifying blister cards can be time-consuming, labour-intensive and at risk for medication errors.
Immune to distraction and fatigue, VBM safely and efficiently automates the filling and verification of multi-dose blister cards in a single process.
Automation is the key to handling a high volume of blister cards, as it allows you and your staff to focus on your patients’ needs.
Simultaneous dispensing from multiple canisters makes preparation faster
Automated verification ensures accuracy and saves you time
Since we have acquired the VBM, we were able to save a drastic amount of time in both filling and checking blister cards. This time savings, coupled with the accuracy of the machine, allows us to use our time elsewhere. With the ability to digitally review packs, our patients are less at risk of a medication error, which leaves me with peace of mind.
Jason
Mackie, Pharmacist & Owner Guardian, Arcade & Jory Pharmacy, Midland, ON
The VBM has dramatically increased the productivity of my pharmacy. It used to take us 6 days to prepare and check our blister cards and now we are able to produce everything in only 3 days. […] The machine fits easily in my small dispensary, […]. I was pleased with the quick and simple installation and the intuitive software was easy to learn.
Tereza Michel, Pharmacist & Owner Proxim Tereza Michel, Laval, QC
Blister Card Packaging Solutions
VBM Benefits VBM Specifications
Safety
• VBM fills and verifies blister cards consistently, quickly and securely
• The entire packaging process is photographed, and all data is safely stored for reporting and future reference
• It’s well-designed and easy to clean, facilitating dust control
Efficiency
• With VBM, you can fill, verify and seal up to 40 multi-dose blister cards per hour
• Two MDA filling trays for non-canister medications and partial pills enable seamless, continuous filling
• RFID driven canisters allow swapping and refilling during operation
• Operators have a full overview of the entire packaging process
Accuracy
• Using unique and proven vision technology, the content of each and every blister cup is verified
• Pill verification is based on pill size, shape and colour, as well as quantity
• All orders can be digitally reviewed, making verification easy, efficient and traceable
1
(expandable with additional swappable
Multi-Dose and Unit-Dose Fills and verifies up to 40 multi-dose and unit-dose blister cards per hour
Electrical Requirements
Standard 110V 13A
Data transfer from host Original prescription from the host system is transferred to the VBM database.
5
Dispensing tray
Only correct intake dosages will be dropped into the proper cup in the blister tray.
2 Canisters with pills
4 Verification
All
The required pills for one intake time are dispensed by the canisters.
3
Multifunctional Dispense Array (MDA)
Remaining medicine and/or other medication is dispensed by the MDA.
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VBM Blister Packaging Machine is a registered trademark of Global Factories
Begin with confidence. Expand with ease.
Proven and affordable compliance packaging solutions
Medication pouch packaging
A progressive solution that is convenient, easy to use, portable, personalized and totally secure.
Thanks to our unique packaging technology, you can now provide better quality services while improving medication adherence.
PACMED – Making life easier for you and your patients
PACMED D Benefits
Differentiate
• Ensure a competitive advantage and customer loyalty by offering your patients a unique and innovative solution
• Individual pouches are discreet, convenient and easy to carry
• Personalized pouches display the day and time each medication needs to be taken, even more than 4 times a day
• Through increased efficiency, you have more time to focus on your patients’ needs and offer other revenue generating services
Grow
• Expand your target market beyond long-term care to independent and active seniors and other patients with complex medication regimes
Protect
• Improves medication adherence with reminder pouches for on-time renewal
• Brings security and flexibility to your patients’ daily medication routine
• Reduces errors as well as dispensing time
PACMED D Specifications
PACMED D Features
ICONS
Denote hours of administration, international language characters and identify multiple pouches
REMINDER POUCHES
Remind patients when to take non-oral solid medication or number of days left until renewal
UNLIMITED ADMIN/DAY
Package pills for complex medication regimes with complete flexibility
PERSONALIZED POUCH DESIGN
Easily customizable appearance and information for different needs
UPGRADE READY
Start with a PACMED D0 today and upgrade to a D36 or D84 as your business grows
PACMED D
Supporting Product
PACMED LTL Load to Light TM
The light system guides the technician in preparing trays of non-canister medication and partial pills
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Pouch Packaging Solutions
Series
Slim design. Serious control.
Grow beyond long-term care. Serve a wide range of patients with complex needs without adding complexity to your operations.
PACMED simplifies pouch packaging with customizable options that fit your workflow. Save time, reduce errors, and deliver a personalized experience so your team can spend less time on manual tasks and more time with patients.
PACMED DOC offers a single-door design, available exclusively through McKesson.
Fridge-style door swings open for easy access to canisters.
Pouches for each administration date/time, and reminders for non-oral solids.
2 standard auto-canisters for partial tablet dispensing.
Special Tablet System (STS) tray for non-canister medications and partial pills.
Photo disclaimer: A PACMED DOC174 model is depicted. The images shown here are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.
PACMED DOC174 Benefits
Efficiency
• A slim design and high canister-count produces more pouches without needing more room.
• Powered by McKesson’s trusted hardware and software, PACMED ensures uptime so your time is spent on patient care, not managing pouches.
• Special Tablet System (STS) trays, universal canisters, optional accessories, allow for uninterrupted packaging of non-canister medication and partial pills.
• Built-in shelf slides out to create a convenient workspace for refills.
• EASY REFILL canister extensions allow medications to be replenished quickly without removing canisters.
Safety
• An automatic locking door guarantees safe storage of controlled and/or high-cost medications.
• Barcode driven verification prepopulates lot number and expiry date while ensuring patient safety and accuracy during canister replenishment.
• Improve patient’s medication adherence with daily medication pouches and optional reminder pouches for medications external to the pouch (e.g. a nitroglycerin patch).
Growth
• Handle more prescriptions without adding more team members all while delivering patients an experience they’ll come back for.
• Expand your target market beyond long-term care to independent and active seniors.
PACMED DOC174 Specifications
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PACVision® C
The smarter way to check every pouch. PACVision C is compact, precise and built to work without slowing you down. Inspect each pouch for pill quantity, colour, size and shape in seconds. PACVision C is immune to distractions and human error. Direct integration with PACMED ensures smooth operation.
PACMED C Series
Innovative and affordable compliance packaging solutions
Medication pouch packaging
A progressive solution that is convenient, easy to use, portable, personalized and totally secure.
Thanks to our unique packaging technology, you can now provide better quality services while improving medication adherence.
PACMED – Making life easier for you and your patients
PACVision® C
An unparalleled high accuracy automated inspection unit that safely and efficiently verifies every PACMED pouch for pill quantity, colour, size and shape in less than a second. Fully integrated with PACMED to allow for seamless operation.
Minimizes pharmacist intervention, freeing up time for patient counselling and other responsibilities.
A user-friendly interface allows for the easy search and retrieval of all pouch images for traceability.
PACMED C
C208
(W)
(H)
208 (expandable with additional swappable canisters)
Up to 60 pouches per minute
Up to 50 pouches per minute
Packaging types
Clear/Clear, Clear/White, White/Clear
PACMED C Benefits PACMED C Features
Efficiency
• Compact, high-capacity and highefficiency solution with the flexibility to increase capacity by adding additional swappable canisters
• With the choice of 3 types of supported paper, manipulation during manual verification and at bedside is reduced
• The TransPAC transportation case for PACMED strips was designed to reduce receiving and cart-loading time
• Through increased efficiency, you have more time to focus on your patients’ needs and offer other revenue generating services
Growth
• Ensure a competitive advantage and customer loyalty by offering your patients a unique and innovative solution
• Expand your target market beyond long-term care to independent and active seniors and other patients with complex medication regimes
Protection
• Improves medication adherence with reminder pouches for on-time renewal
• Brings security and flexibility to your patients’ daily medication routine
• Reduces errors as well as dispensing time
PACMED Core® and PACVision® are registered trademarks of McKesson Canada Corporation.
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ICONS
Can be used to denote hours of administration, international language characters and identify multiple pouches
REMINDER POUCHES
Can be used to remind patients of when to take non-oral medication or number of days left to renewal
UNLIMITED ADMIN/DAY
Allows you to package pills for complex medication regimes with complete flexibility
PERSONALIZED POUCH DESIGN
Easily customizable appearance and information for different needs
EASILY CRUSH PILLS
Allows you to safely and conveniently crush pills directly in the pouch without requiring an additional specialized pouch
PATIENT LABELS WITH IMAGES
PACMED Core® software offers the option to print patient labels with colour images of patient and drugs, facilitating the identification and verification of the medication by the caregiver
Ask about the PACMED support products: Wizer, CrushPAC, TransPAC and ComPAC boxes.
Pouch Packaging Solutions
PACMED NS Series
High efficiency and high capacity packagers that produce easy to use, portable, personalised, and totally secure compliance packaging.
Medication pouch packaging
With PACMED® pouches, medication administration is simple and safe.
• Improves resident safety
• Reduces frequency of medication errors
• Optimizes nurses’ time
• Medications can be conveniently organized and kept inside a medication cart
• Easily crush medication directly in the PACMED® pouch
I loved the efficiencies that came with my original PACMED, but the enhanced features of my new PACMED NS have taken it a step further. We have been able to reduce over 30% of our STS trays with the new universal canisters by automating our top partial tablets. The one-sided design means we can operate efficiently in a smaller workspace.
Blair Snow, Pharmacist & Co-Owner Roulston’s Pharmacy, Simcoe, ON
The universal canisters capability in the new PACMED NS, for partial and special tablets, is a substantial time saving for us; we were able to cut down 50% of the STS trays. The new PACMED holds more canisters with higher capacity. The eight towers are independent of each other, allowing refills while the machine is running.
Tessa Valg, Regional Manager Fraser Health, Langley, BC
Improved efficiency Accelerate your growth
Ensured patient safety
Sliders offer easy access to canisters
Optional accessory: Special Tablet System (STS) tray for controlled substances
Pouches for each administration date/time and reminders for non-oral solids
PACMED NS Benefits
Efficiency
• High canister-count solutions ensure less human intervention, reduced errors, increased productivity, and less down-time
• High-volume medication canisters can be conveniently positioned up-front for faster refilling
• Special Tablet System (STS) trays, an optional accessory, allow for uninterrupted packaging flow of non-canister medication and partial pills
• Manipulation during manual verification and at bedside is reduced
Growth
• Ensure a competitive advantage and customer loyalty by offering your patients a unique and innovative solution
• Allows you to absorb increased prescription volume with your current infrastructure
Safety
• Reduces errors and dispensing time
• Standardised bar-code formats facilitate bedside scanning
• Bar coding allows for the verification from pharmacy production to patient delivery
• Ensures that pills are given consistently and correctly, allowing caregivers to focus on their patients’ needs
• Pouch packaging allows for automated verification which improves the safety and accuracy of the process
PACMED NS Specifications
PACVision® and PACMED Core® are registered trademarks of McKesson Canada Corporation.
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Pouch Packaging Solutions
PACMED® HC
Designed for high volume operations, PACMED® HC is a high capacity pouch packaging system that enhances productivity, efficiency, and convenience. The all-in-one concept with verification allows production with fewer interventions. By analyzing the prescription data, the internal robot in PACMED HC optimizes the canisters needed to dispense in advance, minimizing the manual preparation of exception drugs. Canisters are properly sized to accommodate the high production rate.
With two separate packaging lanes, PACMED HC can simultaneously produce up to 60 pouches per minute on each side.
PACMED HC features an integrated PACVision system for internal inspection, ensuring that every pouch packaged is inspected. With a compact footprint, it accelerates pouch filling and verification while requiring less labour, and offering superior efficiency compared to standalone pouch packaging and verification robots.
Accurate and fast dispensing and packaging
RFID
Large capacity canisters accommodate the high production rate
Autocanister:
PACMED HC Benefits
Efficiency
• Produces up to 120 pouches/min; 60 per mainframe.
• Variable size pouch packaging available.
• Special Tablet System (STS) trays allow for uninterrupted packaging flow of non-canister medication and partial pills on each corridor.
• The prescription data is analyzed, to optimize canister placement, refills and dispensing, to reduce preparation time.
• Supports up to 10 universal canisters for automatic dispensing and packaging of partial or exception tablets.
• Large canisters with a high capacity.
Growth
• Absorb increased prescription volume with minimal staffing disruption.
Safety
• Pouches are verified within PACMED HC, increasing accuracy.
• Verification images are stored for increased traceability and tracking.
• Each canister has its own RFID tag to prevent potential errors.
PACMED HC Specifications
Working rate 120 pouches/min; 60 per mainframe
consumption
(Max. 1,400W)
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PACVision
A high-speed, high accuracy automated inspection unit that safely and efficiently verifies the content of every PACMED pouch
Opportunities to capture
PACVision
Discover the high precision technology that automates the verification process efficiently and securely.
Engineered to meet the needs of a large scale operation, its compact size will ensure easy integration in your workflow.
Compatibility is essential to achieve high productivity in a large scale operation. With PACMED and PACVision, you have a seamless process from packaging to verification.
PACVision Benefits
Accuracy
• Using an advanced pill recognition system, PACVision verifies every pouch for pill quantity, colour, size and shape
• Colour recognition accuracy is ensured with our unique high-precision method that takes the environmental characteristics of your site into consideration
Productivity
• Automated inspection minimizes pharmacist intervention, freeing up time for patient counselling and other responsibilities
• One PACVision can support multiple PACMEDs and work stations
• Full integration with PACMED provides a high productivity platform for packaging and verification
Safety and traceability
• Immune to distractions or fatigue, PACVision verifies pouches consistently, quickly and securely
• A user-friendly interface allows for the easy search and retrieval of all pouch images for traceability
• With the added capability to capture a colour image of a corrected pouch, all verified pouches can be documented without exception
PACVision Specifications
Validation/Work Stations
Supports up to 8 stations
Support product
Comes with 2 i-Rolly units that will roll strips of PACMED® pouches quickly and easily
Speed
Verifies up to 60 pouches/minute
User-friendly Correction Screen
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PACMED®, PACMED Core® and PACVision® are registered trademarks of McKesson Canada Corporation.
PACVision C
A new and innovative high accuracy automated inspection unit that safely and efficiently verifies the content of every PACMED pouch
Opportunities to capture
PACVision C
Discover the high precision technology that automates the verification process efficiently and securely.
Engineered to meet the needs of a small to medium scale operation, its small footprint will ensure easy placement in your pharmacy.
Compatibility is essential to achieve efficiency in a small to medium scale operation. With PACMED and PACVision C, you have a seamless process from packaging to verification.
PACVision C Benefits
Accuracy
• Using an advanced pill recognition system, PACVision C verifies every pouch for pill quantity, colour, size and shape
• Colour recognition accuracy is ensured with our unique high-precision method that takes the environmental characteristics of your site into consideration
Efficiency
• Automated inspection minimizes pharmacist intervention, freeing up time for patient counselling and other responsibilities
• Full integration with PACMED provides an efficient and seamless process between packaging and verification
Safety and traceability
• Immune to distractions or fatigue, PACVision C verifies pouches consistently, quickly and securely
• A user-friendly interface allows for the easy search and retrieval of all pouch images for traceability
• With the added capability to capture a colour image of a corrected pouch, all verified pouches can be documented without exception
PACVision C Specifications
Dimensions
Validation/Work Stations
Supports 1 station
Support product
Speed
Verifies up to 40 pouches/minute
User-friendly Correction Screen
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Comes with 2 i-Rolly units that will roll strips of PACMED® pouches quickly and easily
PACMED®, PACMED Core® and PACVision® are registered trademarks of McKesson Canada Corporation.
Clear images, confident decisions.
Inspect PACMED® pouches with confidence without slowing down production. PACVision EX uses advanced vision technology with AI to capture high-quality images and verify tablet count, size, shape, and colour against prescription details. With high-speed inspection and a compact design, it helps pharmacies boost efficiency, save space, and keep the pharmacy running smoothly.
When PACVision EX pairs with PACMED, you get more than technology. You have a solution that combines fast, precise inspection with high-volume pouch packaging.
No more tangled pouches or manual winding. Keep pouches neat and ready to go.
PACVision EX Benefits
Speed
• Inspect up to 320 pouches per minute to keep up with production from multiple PACMED devices. That’s 5 pouches per second!
• Speed up your process with the optional winding module that combines winding, cutting, and labelling in one compact unit.
Safety
• Three high-resolution cameras capture every angle of each pouch, delivering complete visibility and confidence that every tablet is correct.
• Enhanced AI reduces false positives and improves precision by learning from past inspections.
• Quickly find pouch images to ensure traceability and patient safety.
Accuracy
• Automated inspection checks every pouch and alerts you if something looks suspicious, so patient safety is never compromised.
• Adapts to your lighting and environment for accurate colour verification on every pouch.
PACVision EX Specifications
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PACMED® and PACVision® are registered trademarks of McKesson Corporation.
Complementary products to help you maximize production
Universal Canister
• Automates high volume partial pills (½, ¼).
• Works with most medication shapes and sizes.
• Reduces the number of STS trays.
• Easy to clean.
EZCut Automated Tablet Cutter
• Automatically cuts in half and counts tablets of different shapes and sizes.
• Enables filling of Universal Canister and STS Preparation Station to maximize PACMED production.
• Does not require a medication database or canisters.
• Offers clean and safe production.
• Easy to operate.
STS Preparation Station
• Light-guided process makes preparation more efficient, accurate and consistent.
• Barcode scanning ensures the right medication is used and the right tray is inserted into PACMED.
• Lot and expiry date traceability.
• Enables a paperless process.
EZCut
EZCut is an automatic tablet cutting and counting device.
EZCut automatically recognizes different tablet shapes (round,oval, rectangular) for halving and counting.
Tablet shapes and dimensions don’t need to be registered in EZCut before cutting or counting operations. EZCut will only cut tablets in half or quarters.
Benefits
• Precision when cutting tablets
• No need to count the amount required
• Faster than cutting manually
• Prevents employees from fatigue caused by repetitive task
• Pills get collected from a separated bin
EZCut specifications
(minimum)
tablet size in mm (maximum)
tablet size in mm (minimum)
Round: 15x7 (WxH) Oval: 20x10x7 (WxDxH) 20x10x7 (WxDxH)
Round: 6x2 (WxH) Oval: 8x4x3 (WxDxH) 6x3x2 (WxDxH)
EZTok
EZTok automates the timeconsuming, repetitive, tedious manual removal of medication from blister packaging.
EZTok protects your employees by minimizing the risk of repetitive strain injury/sore fingers/carpal tunnel syndrome.
It quickly and easily deblisters different types of blister layouts and formats.
Benefits
• Prevents foil contamination. Pills and the waste blister are collected separately
• Maintenance free
• Ultra-compact design saves counter space
• Lightweight machine can be easily moved
• Technicians can perform more motivating and productive tasks
EZTok specifications
Adjust the size of the pill using the wheel
Wizer
Automate the time-consuming, manual spooling of PACMED pouches or any other strip packaging with the help of the Wizer!
Protect your employees by minimizing the risk of joint pain and wrist injuries caused by manual spooling.
The Wizer can be used by any pharmacy that dispenses from an automated strip packaging device.
Benefits
• Automatically compensates for increased tension during winding to prevent tearing
• Maintenance free
• Ultra-compact design saves counter space
• Machine can be placed to the left or right of the operator therefore allowing greater flexibility in workspace layout
CountAssist
A reliable counting technology that streamlines vial filling, CountAssist is the most cost-effective counting automation on the market.
Each compact cabinet contains 18 canisters, each with its own locked chute, eliminating the risk of cross-contamination and ensuring the security of your patients.
Its slim, one-sided design makes CountAssist perfect for installation in any size dispensary. You can easily add cabinets to expand the system based on your prescription volume or as you grow.
CountAssist sets a new standard in vial filling that is quickly becoming the most efficient choice of national pharmacy chains and independent owners alike
Since CountAssist is only accessed from the front and needs minimal space, I was able to install two cabinets in my pharmacy. It’s simple to use, so it got my staff comfortable with automation. Now our counts are more accurate and our efficiency has improved thanks to the system’s reliability.
Karim Merani, Pharmacist & Owner Carleton Place IDA Drugmart
Pharmacy is changing. Nowadays, pharmacists must focus more on cognitive services. […] [CountAssist] allows us to increase our productivity in the pharmacy. […] I love the CountAssist because it has a small footprint. Since our dispensary does not have a lot of room, it is a perfect fit for our pharmacy.
Jarron Yee, Pharmacist & Owner Medicine Shoppe
Stock bottle scanning for traceability and safety
Canister refill for inventory management
Counting and filling for time savings
Improved efficiency Scalable for future growth Ensured patient safety
CountAssist Benefits
Efficiency
• With one cabinet, you can automate up to 35% of your oral solid prescriptions
• Software developed in-house, designed with Canadian pharmacies in mind
• User-friendly GUI makes it easy to learn and simple to operate
• Reporting functions help you optimise its use
• Requires little supervision and minimal upkeep
Flexibility
• Integrates seamlessly with all pharmacy systems
• Compact one-sided cabinet can be installed at end of bay, against a wall or in multiple configurations
• Scalable technology that adapts to your growing business demand
• Up to 10 cabinets can be connected to a single controller, for a total of 180 canisters
Safety
• Rx label barcode scanning ensures the right medication goes in the right vial to go to the right patient
• Dedicated locked chutes eliminate crosscontamination
• Locking door secures one row of canisters in each cabinet, limiting access to expensive or narcotic medications
CountAssist Specifications
Number of canisters
18 per cabinet
Scalability
Up to 10 cabinets can be connected together
Electrical requirements
Standard 120V/15A
Small footprint that fits in any dispensary, ideal for end-of-bay placement
McKesson Canada Automation
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CountAssist™ is a trademark of McKesson Canada Corporation.
CountMate
Experience unprecedented production with CountMate. This quiet automated vial filling robot provides a space-saving front access design, allowing for placement against a wall to maximize workspace.
Efficiently count multiple prescriptions simultaneously using trusted canister technology and two multi-tasking robotic arms for uninterrupted production. The two multi-tasking robotic arms work in tandem to fill vials, photograph, label, and drop-off prescriptions into 18 lanes sorted by patient.
Powered by McKesson’s hardware and software, CountMate produces up to three vials per minute. Choose between 84 or 168 canister models to suit various pharmacy footprints.
Biometric vein reader provides added user security and traceability.
A CountMate C168 model is depicted. The images shown here are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.
Fill directly from the canister to the vial to eliminate cross-contamination.
Sorting lanes grouped by patient expediate prescription pickup.
A CountMate C84 model is depicted. The image shown here is for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.
CountMate Benefits
Space & Versatility
• Quiet operation allows device placement anywhere in the pharmacy, enhancing the overall employee and patient experience.
• One-sided access reduces required square footage and optimizes workspace.
• Simultaneous filling and replenishment minimizes downtime.
• Supports 13 dram and 30 dram vials in various colours for maximum versatility
Workflow & Efficiency
• Canisters count simultaneously, holding filled counts in dedicated chutes within the robot.
• Two multi-tasking robotic arms enable simultaneous filling, photography, labelling, and vial drop off.
• Produce up to three vials per minute for unmatched productivity, with trusted McKesson hardware and software technology.
• Replenish canister inventory during production to avoid incomplete prescriptions and the need to return part fills back to stock.
• Sorting lanes are grouped by patient to expediate prescription pick up.
Security & Traceability
• An internal camera captures an image of every vial from both the top and side for traceability and easy audit.
• Barcode driven verification ensures patient safety and accuracy when replenishing canisters.
• Integrated biometric vein reader for additional security.
• Secure canisters with optional locking doors to monitor medication access and prevent loss.
CountMate Specifications
* Weight excluding canisters
Pivoting sections allow for easy cleaning and maintenance.
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Pharmacy Refrigerator Models
Protect your medication, customers and pharmacy from inadequate medication storage
Using a pharmacy grade refrigerator ensures that your medication is properly stored.
Safety & protection
Some medications and vaccines may become less effective, or even destroyed, when exposed to temperatures outside the recommended range.
Precise & compliant
Our products respect all technical requirements of the Public Health Agency of Canada.
• Microprocessor temperature controller ensures narrow tolerances with internal temperatures
• Fan-forced air circulation ensures that the temperature distribution is even
• A set-point temperature range is kept with audible and visual high and low temperature alarms
• The temperature recovery system provides a controlled temperature pull-down and recovery after a door opening
Return on investment
Although pharmacy grade refrigerators require a higher upfront investment than a non-pharmacy grade unit, the expenses related to lost product due to a failure can be significant.
The higher quality pharmacy grade refrigerator will ensure a long-term investment in the safety and proper storage of medication.
Why invest in a Pharmacy Grade Refrigerator?
Pharmacy Grade Refrigerator
Safety
Accuracy Compliance
Protection
Understanding the differences
Digital Microprocessor
Temperature Controller
Maintains precise settings of temperature cycles to meet today’s standards
Forced Air Circulation
Provides required temperature uniformity and recovery after door openings
Port Hole
Access port for auxiliary monitoring systems probes
Temperature Alarms
Equipped with audible and visual high and low temperature alarms
Remote Alarm Contacts
Provides contacts for alternative central alarm systems and phone dialers
Digital Temperature Display Displays interior temperature in F or C
Protects your medication, customers and pharmacy from inadequate medication storage
McKesson Canada Automation
1.888.606.6337 extension 4
automation.sales@mckesson.ca mckesson.ca/automation
And what about freezers?
Freezers can be sourced in various shapes and sizes to fit your pharmacy or facility.
Dorm Grade Refrigerator
Cost Savings On Purchase
What Pharmacists Are Saying
After only one month of use, BlistAssist has increased our productivity. Blister cards are prepared more efficiently, verification is much quicker, and I can rest assured that errors are detected and corrected before the cards leave the pharmacy.
Suzie Rousseau
Pharmacist & Owner
Proxim Suzie Rousseau, QC
We pride ourselves on providing the best patient care possible. A big part of that is PACMED strip packaging – a value-added service that makes it easy for patients to take the right medication at the right time. Our pharmacy continues to flourish and we’re optimistic about the future of our business.
Karim Merani Pharmacist & Owner
ON
Greenbank Huntclub IDA Compounding Pharmacy,
The VBM has dramatically increased the productivity of my pharmacy and my team. It used to take us 6 days to prepare and check our blister cards and now we are able to produce everything in only 3 days.
The VBM’s accurate preparation and verification allowed me to have peace of mind and the necessary time to focus on my patients and improve customer service.
The machine fits easily in my small dispensary, not to mention that it’s virtually silent when in operation. I was pleased with the quick and simple installation and the intuitive software was easy to learn.
Tereza Michel Pharmacist & Owner
Proxim Tereza Michel, Laval, QC
PACMED allowed us to take a process that used to require two people and turn it into one person managing a high volume of packs a day. It was a complete game changer.
Srivardhan S. Arumugasamy Pharmacist & Owner Supercare Pharmacy, ON
In a busy pharmacy, speed and accuracy are vital.
Using PACVision helps our dispensary run more smoothly without compromising patient safety.
Chris Barkhouse Pharmacist & General Manager Guardian Bouctouche, NB
Pharmacy is changing. Nowadays, pharmacists must focus more on cognitive services. […] [CountAssist] allows us to increase our productivity in the pharmacy. […] I love the CountAssist because it has a small footprint. Since our dispensary does not have a lot of room, it is a perfect fit for our pharmacy.
Jarron Yee, Pharmacist & Owner Medicine Shoppe Regina, SK
