Performance Evaluation of Advanced Unit-Dose Drug Dispensing Machines for Hospital Settings: A Case Study

Authors

  • Waleed Mohammed Ibrahim Pharmacy Technician, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh
  • Kamal Ali Alshehri Pharmacy Technician, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh
  • Khadejah Hamed Al Ghamdi Pharmacy Technician, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh
  • Sahar Gharib Al-Ajmi Pharmacist, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29070/0ev13j24

Keywords:

Unit-dose dispensing machine, hospital pharmacy automation, medication safety, drug dispensing accuracy, PharmaMax 3000, dispensing speed, error reduction, cost efficiency, patient safety, healthcare technology, automated medication management, pharmacy workflow optimization

Abstract

Unit-dose drug dispensing machines represent a significant advancement in hospital pharmacy operations, enhancing medication safety, efficiency, and inventory management. This paper evaluates the performance of the latest generation of unit-dose dispensing machines designed for hospital settings, focusing on pills. Metrics such as dispensing accuracy, speed, error reduction, and cost-efficiency were analyzed. Findings indicate that the new machines substantially reduce medication errors and improve workflow efficiency while providing a scalable solution for large healthcare institutions.

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Published

2025-01-01

How to Cite

[1]
“Performance Evaluation of Advanced Unit-Dose Drug Dispensing Machines for Hospital Settings: A Case Study”, JASRAE, vol. 22, no. 01, pp. 25–28, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.29070/0ev13j24.

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 01 (2025): Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education (JASRAE)

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Articles

How to Cite

[1]
“Performance Evaluation of Advanced Unit-Dose Drug Dispensing Machines for Hospital Settings: A Case Study”, JASRAE, vol. 22, no. 01, pp. 25–28, Jan. 2025, doi: 10.29070/0ev13j24.