PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1825865
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1825865
A pharmacy management system (PMS) is a software platform that enhances and automates the operations of a pharmacy or drugstore. It offers a unified system for handling various pharmacy functions, such as inventory management, prescription processing, patient records, billing and invoicing, regulatory compliance, and reporting. PMS is a crucial tool in contemporary pharmacy practice, helping pharmacies operate more effectively, provide high-quality patient care, and stay competitive in the healthcare sector.
The pharmacy management system market comprises software, hardware, and services. Software includes the applications and programs used to efficiently manage pharmacy operations such as inventory and prescription processing. These systems can be web-based or on-premise and serve various end users, including both inpatient and outpatient pharmacies.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the healthcare sector, especially in the supply of essential medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and pharmaceuticals. Hospitals and healthcare providers are grappling with higher costs for imported surgical tools, imaging systems, and consumables like syringes and catheters, many of which have limited domestic substitutes. These escalating expenses are putting pressure on healthcare budgets, prompting some providers to delay equipment upgrades or pass increased costs on to patients. Furthermore, tariffs on raw materials and components are disrupting the manufacturing of vital drugs and devices, leading to supply chain delays. In response, the industry is adopting diversified sourcing strategies, expanding local production where feasible, and pushing for tariff exemptions on critical medical products.
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The pharmacy management system market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $84.98 billion in 2024 to $98.14 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing focus on healthcare efficiency, rising healthcare expenditure, growing prescription volume, demand for integrated healthcare solutions, and increasing chronic disease management.
The pharmacy management system market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $173.74 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of electronic health records (EHR) systems, rising demand for integrated healthcare solutions, expansion of pharmacies, increasing investments in healthcare IT infrastructure, and demand for personalized medicine. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of cloud based solutions, advancements in AI and machine learning, implementation of blockchain, integration with electronic health records (EHR), and development of mobile applications.
The forecast of 15.4% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.2% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. The imposition of tariffs may disrupt U.S. pharmacy operations by increasing costs for cloud-based medication management software and electronic prescribing interfaces imported from the UK and Estonia, potentially leading to workflow inefficiencies and higher IT implementation expenses. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
The increasing cost associated with medication errors is anticipated to drive the growth of the pharmacy management system market in the future. Medication errors occur during the prescribing, dispensing, and administration phases, potentially causing harm to patients. These errors result from complex medication regimens, poor communication among healthcare providers, and limitations in medication administration technology. A pharmacy management system mitigates medication errors by automating prescription processes, ensuring accurate patient data management, checking drug interactions, providing real-time access to patient medication histories, and improving the accuracy and safety of medication dispensing. For example, in March 2024, the World Health Organization reported that medication errors cost between $42 and $100 billion annually. Consequently, this escalating cost is fueling the demand for pharmacy management systems.
Leading companies in the pharmacy management system sector are innovating advanced solutions, including cloud-based systems, to enhance data accessibility, facilitate real-time collaboration, ensure data security, and lower operational costs for pharmacies. Cloud-based pharmacy management systems offer real-time data updates, remote access, and smooth integration with other healthcare systems, which ensures accurate and secure management of pharmacy operations. For instance, in September 2022, RedSail Technologies, a US-based healthcare technology firm, introduced Axys by Integra, a cloud-based pharmacy management system designed for long-term care. Axys features an intuitive, user-friendly interface that reduces training time, which is particularly advantageous for pharmacies with high staff turnover. The system also offers improved visibility into pharmacy operations with advanced reporting capabilities across multiple locations.
In April 2024, Suncrest Solutions, a US-based leader in pharmacy automation and technology, acquired RxMedic ARS for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition, which includes the HangRx automated pharmacy will-call solution, aims to set a new benchmark for efficiency and enhanced customer service within the pharmacy sector. The move provides an affordable solution with exceptional value for customers and promises a strong future for pharmacy will-call operations. RxMedic ARS, also a US-based company, specializes in pharmacy automation technology, focusing on innovative systems that streamline pharmacy operations, particularly in managing will-call processes.
Major companies operating in the pharmacy management system market are McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health Inc., Oracle Corporation, Siemens Healthcare AG, Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), GE HealthCare Technologies Inc., Epic Systems Corporation, Omnicell Inc., Epicor Software Corporation, Agfa-Gevaert NV, NextGen Healthcare Information Systems LLC, Veradigm LLC, Computer Programs and Systems Inc., Clanwilliam Health Limited, ScriptPro LLC, Swisslog Healthcare AG, LS Retail ehf., ARxIUM Inc., PioneerRx LLC, MedHOK LLC, SafeCare Group, Octal IT Solution LLC, Liberty Software Inc., Datascan Pharmacy Inc., Supplylogix LLC
North America was the largest region in the pharmacy management system market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the pharmacy management system market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the pharmacy management system market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The pharmacy management system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as inventory management, patient record maintenance, billing, prescription management, clinical decision support, and reporting. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The pharmacy management system market also includes sales of barcode scanners, receipt printers, automated dispensing cabinets, pill counters, medication packaging machines, handheld inventory scanners, and secure medication storage cabinets. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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