Robotics

The DrugNest robot automatically receives bar coded, unit-dose medications from the PillPick packaging unit. It then loads the unit doses onto storage pins within the DrugNest providing capacity up to 44,400 unit doses and 4,400 line items. The storage system is modular allowing added capacity as needs change.

The system has two independent robots, one at each end, so it can perform simultaneous tasks such as storing and dispensing, or dispensing of first doses and stats without interrupting cart fill dispensing. Further, medications returned from the nursing units can be automatically restocked into the robot and credited to the patient account during the packaging or dispensing cycles.

A major benefit of the system is patient safety, as expired medications are purged automatically or on demand and therefore eliminates dispensing of expired medication. In addition, all processes are fully automatic with no human intervention required.

To learn more about Swisslog’s pharmacy automation solutions, visit our website at: http://www.swisslog.com/hcs-index/hcs-systems/hcs-pharmacy.htm.

Swisslog offers a new brochure that describes the new DrugNest storage system with the automated medication return capability. The brochure can be downloaded in PDF format by visiting our healthcare solutions Literature Downloads page on our website, www.swisslog.com. The DrugNest automated storage system brochure details features, benefits and technical specifications. Printed copies can be obtained by calling Swisslog toll-free at 800-764-0300.

About Swisslog
Swisslog is a global provider of integrated logistics solutions for warehouses, distribution centers and hospitals. The comprehensive portfolio ranges from building complex warehouses and distribution centers including Swisslog’s software, in-house logistics solutions for hospitals as well as software and consulting services in the field of supply chain management. Swisslog’s solutions optimize the customer’s production, logistics and distribution processes in order to increase their flexibility, responsiveness and quality of service, while minimizing logistics costs. Headquartered in Buchs/Aarau, Switzerland, Swisslog currently employs 1,850 staff in 23 countries.

Swisslog is a world leader for healthcare logistics automation having installed material transport and pharmacy automation systems in more than 2,000 hospitals and pharmacies around the world. To learn more about Swisslog’s healthcare solutions, visit our website at www.swisslog.com and click on Healthcare Solutions.