Pharmacy Automation Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product, Automation Mode, End User, and Region

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The global pharmacy automation market size is expected to reach USD 16.76 billion by 2034, according to a new study by Polaris Market Research. The report "Pharmacy Automation Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Product (Automated Medication Dispensing, Automated Packaging, Automated Tabletop Counters, and Others), Automation Mode, End User, and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Market Forecast, 2025-2034" gives a detailed insight into current market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

Pharmacy automation refers to the use of technology and automated systems to streamline and optimize various processes within a pharmacy, such as medication dispensing, inventory management, packaging, and prescription filling. Pharmacy automation helps reduce human errors, enhance accuracy, and improve overall efficiency in pharmacy operations by integrating both hardware and software solutions. These systems include robotics for dispensing and packaging medications, automated storage solutions, and pharmacy management software, all designed to enhance the quality of service and patient safety while reducing operational costs.

The pharmacy automation market has been experiencing significant growth due to the increasing demand for more efficient, accurate, and cost-effective pharmacy operations. Rising medication errors, labor shortages, and an aging global population are some of the key drivers propelling the adoption of automated solutions in pharmacies. As healthcare providers seek to enhance patient safety and optimize workflow, the market is seeing the widespread adoption of technologies like robotic dispensing systems, automated pill counters, and integrated pharmacy management platforms.

As regulatory standards for medication safety continue to tighten, pharmacies are increasingly turning to automation as a way to comply with these regulations while enhancing the overall customer experience. With advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and cloud computing, the pharmacy automation market is poised for continued expansion across both developed and emerging markets.

Pharmacy Automation Market Report Highlights

The pharmacy automation market is segmented by product into automated medication dispensing, automated packaging, automated tabletop counters, and others. Among these, the automated medication dispensing segment dominated the major market share in 2024. This is primarily driven by the increasing demand for accurate, efficient, and safe medication management systems in both hospitals and retail pharmacies.

The pharmacy automation market is segmented by automation mode into fully-automatic and semi-automatic. Among these, the fully-automatic segment accounted for a major market share in 2024. Fully automatic systems are increasingly being adopted due to their ability to perform entire tasks with minimal human intervention, offering superior efficiency and accuracy.

By region, North America dominated the pharmacy automation market, primarily due to the region's highly developed healthcare system and the widespread adoption of advanced technologies.

Asia Pacific is witnessing the fastest pharmacy automation market growth rate. This growth is largely driven by the rapid expansion of the healthcare sector in countries such as China, India, and Japan, where improving healthcare access and infrastructure is a priority.

Some of the key companies in this market are Baxter International Inc.; Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD); Capsa Healthcare; McKesson Corporation; Omnicell, Inc.; Rxsafe LLC; ScriptPro LLC; Swisslog Healthcare; TOSHO Corporation; Willach Pharmacy Solutions; and Yuyama Co., Ltd

Polaris Market Research has segmented the pharmacy automation market report based on product, automation mode, end user, and region:

By Product Outlook (Revenue-USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Automated Medication Dispensing

Automated Packaging

Automated Tabletop Counters

Others

By Automation Mode Outlook (Revenue-USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Fully-Automatic

Semi-Automatic

By End Use Outlook (Revenue-USD Billion, 2020-2034)

Pharmaceutical

Biotech

By Regional Outlook (Revenue-USD Billion, 2020-2034)

North America

Canada

Europe

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Netherlands

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

Malaysia

South Korea

Indonesia

Australia

Vietnam

Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Saudi Arabia

UAE

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Mexico

Brazil

Argentina

Rest of Latin America

Product Code: PM2802

1. Introduction

1.1. Report Description
- 1.1.1. Objectives of the Study
- 1.1.2. Market Scope
- 1.1.3. Assumptions
1.2. Stakeholders

2. Executive Summary

2.1. Market Highlights

3. Research Methodology

3.1. Overview
- 3.1.1. Data Mining
3.2. Data Source
- 3.2.1. Primary Source
- 3.2.2. Secondary Source

4. Global Pharmacy Automation Market Insights

4.1. Pharmacy Automation Market - Market Snapshot
4.2. Pharmacy Automation Market Dynamics
- 4.2.1. Drivers and Opportunities
  - 4.2.1.1. Integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pharmacy Operations
  - 4.2.1.2. Implementation of Automated Drug Dispensing Systems (ADDS)
- 4.2.2. Restraints and Challenges
  - 4.2.2.1. High Initial Investment
4.3. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers (Moderate)
- 4.3.2. Threats of New Entrants: (Low)
- 4.3.3. Bargaining Power of Buyers (Moderate)
- 4.3.4. Threat of Substitute (Moderate)
- 4.3.5. Rivalry among existing firms (High)
4.4. PESTEL Analysis
4.5. Pharmacy Automation Market Application Trends
4.6. Value Chain Analysis
4.7. COVID-19 Impact Analysis

5. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product

5.1. Key Findings
5.2. Introduction
- 5.2.1. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.3. Automated Medication Dispensing
- 5.3.1. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automated Medication Dispensing, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.4. Automated Packaging
- 5.4.1. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automated Packaging, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.5. Automated Tabletop Counters
- 5.5.1. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automated Tabletop Counters, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
5.6. Others
- 5.6.1. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by Others, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

6. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode

6.1. Key Findings
6.2. Introduction
- 6.2.1. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.3. Fully-Automatic
- 6.3.1. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by Fully-Automatic, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
6.4. Semi-Automatic
- 6.4.1. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by Semi-Automatic, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

7. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use

7.1. Key Findings
7.2. Introduction
- 7.2.1. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.3. Pharmaceutical
- 7.3.1. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by Pharmaceutical, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
7.4. Biotech
- 7.4.1. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by Biotech, by Region, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

8. Global Pharmacy Automation Market, by Geography

8.1. Key Findings
8.2. Introduction
- 8.2.1. Pharmacy Automation Market Assessment, By Geography, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.3. Pharmacy Automation Market - North America
- 8.3.1. North America: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.2. North America: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.3. North America: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.4. Pharmacy Automation Market - U.S.
  - 8.3.4.1. U.S.: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.2. U.S.: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.4.3. U.S.: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.3.5. Pharmacy Automation Market - Canada
  - 8.3.5.1. Canada: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.2. Canada: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.3.5.3. Canada: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.4. Pharmacy Automation Market - Europe
- 8.4.1. Europe: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.2. Europe: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.3. Europe: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.4. Pharmacy Automation Market - UK
  - 8.4.4.1. UK: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.2. UK: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.4.3. UK: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.5. Pharmacy Automation Market - France
  - 8.4.5.1. France: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.2. France: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.5.3. France: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.6. Pharmacy Automation Market - Germany
  - 8.4.6.1. Germany: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.2. Germany: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.6.3. Germany: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.7. Pharmacy Automation Market - Italy
  - 8.4.7.1. Italy: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.2. Italy: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.7.3. Italy: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.8. Pharmacy Automation Market - Spain
  - 8.4.8.1. Spain: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.2. Spain: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.8.3. Spain: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.9. Pharmacy Automation Market - Netherlands
  - 8.4.9.1. Netherlands: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.2. Netherlands: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.9.3. Netherlands: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.10. Pharmacy Automation Market - Russia
  - 8.4.10.1. Russia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.2. Russia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.10.3. Russia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.11. Pharmacy Automation Market - Rest of Europe
  - 8.4.11.1. Rest of Europe: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.2. Rest of Europe: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.4.11.3. Rest of Europe: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.5. Pharmacy Automation Market - Asia Pacific
- 8.5.1. Asia Pacific: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.2. Asia Pacific: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.3. Asia Pacific: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.4. Pharmacy Automation Market - China
  - 8.5.4.1. China: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.2. China: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.4.3. China: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.5. Pharmacy Automation Market - India
  - 8.5.5.1. India: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.2. India: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.5.3. India: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.6. Pharmacy Automation Market - Malaysia
  - 8.5.6.1. Malaysia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.2. Malaysia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.6.3. Malaysia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.7. Pharmacy Automation Market - Japan
  - 8.5.7.1. Japan: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.2. Japan: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.7.3. Japan: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.8. Pharmacy Automation Market - Indonesia
  - 8.5.8.1. Indonesia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.2. Indonesia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.8.3. Indonesia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.9. Pharmacy Automation Market - South Korea
  - 8.5.9.1. South Korea: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.2. South Korea: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.9.3. South Korea: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.10. Pharmacy Automation Market - Australia
  - 8.5.10.1. Australia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.2. Australia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.10.3. Australia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.5.11. Pharmacy Automation Market - Rest of Asia Pacific
  - 8.5.11.1. Rest of Asia Pacific: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.2. Rest of Asia Pacific: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.5.11.3. Rest of Asia Pacific: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.6. Pharmacy Automation Market - Middle East & Africa
- 8.6.1. Middle East & Africa: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.2. Middle East & Africa: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.3. Middle East & Africa: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.4. Pharmacy Automation Market - Saudi Arabia
  - 8.6.4.1. Saudi Arabia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.2. Saudi Arabia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.4.3. Saudi Arabia: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.5. Pharmacy Automation Market - UAE
  - 8.6.5.1. UAE: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.2. UAE: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.5.3. UAE: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.6. Pharmacy Automation Market - Israel
  - 8.6.6.1. Israel: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.2. Israel: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.6.3. Israel: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.7. Pharmacy Automation Market - South Africa
  - 8.6.7.1. South Africa: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.2. South Africa: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.7.3. South Africa: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.6.8. Pharmacy Automation Market - Rest of Middle East & Africa
  - 8.6.8.1. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.2. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.6.8.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
8.7. Pharmacy Automation Market - Latin America
- 8.7.1. Latin America: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.2. Latin America: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.3. Latin America: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.4. Pharmacy Automation Market - Mexico
  - 8.7.4.1. Mexico: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.2. Mexico: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.4.3. Mexico: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.5. Pharmacy Automation Market - Brazil
  - 8.7.5.1. Brazil: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.2. Brazil: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.5.3. Brazil: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.6. Pharmacy Automation Market - Argentina
  - 8.7.6.1. Argentina: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.2. Argentina: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.6.3. Argentina: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
- 8.7.7. Pharmacy Automation Market - Rest of Latin America
  - 8.7.7.1. Rest of Latin America: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Product, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.2. Rest of Latin America: Pharmacy Automation Market, by Automation Mode, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)
  - 8.7.7.3. Rest of Latin America: Pharmacy Automation Market, by End Use, 2020-2034 (USD Billion)

9. Competitive Landscape

9.1. Expansion and Acquisition Analysis
- 9.1.1. Expansion
- 9.1.2. Acquisitions
9.2. Partnerships/Collaborations/Agreements/Exhibitions

10. Company Profiles

10.1. Baxter International Inc. (Kirby Lester)
- 10.1.1. Company Overview
- 10.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.1.4. Recent Development
10.2. Cerner Corporation
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.2.4. Recent Development
10.3. Kion Group AG
- 10.3.1. Company Overview
- 10.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.3.4. Recent Development
10.4. McKesson Corporation
- 10.4.1. Company Overview
- 10.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.4.4. Recent Development
10.5. Omnicell, Inc.
- 10.5.1. Company Overview
- 10.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.5.4. Recent Development
10.6. Parata Systems (a subsidiary of Omnicell)
- 10.6.1. Company Overview
- 10.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6.4. Recent Development
10.7. Swisslog Healthcare (a part of the KUKA Group)
- 10.7.1. Company Overview
- 10.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.7.4. Recent Development
10.8. Talyst, Inc. (acquired by Omnicell)
- 10.8.1. Company Overview
- 10.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.8.4. Recent Development
10.9. TOSHO Corporation
- 10.9.1. Company Overview
- 10.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4. Recent Development
10.10. Willach Pharmacy Solutions
- 10.10.1. Company Overview
- 10.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.10.4. Recent Development
10.11. Yuyama Co., Ltd.
- 10.11.1. Company Overview
- 10.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.11.4. Recent Development