Report Code : CVMI2603252601415 | Published Date : March 30, 2025

1 | Market Overview

The global central fill pharmacy automation market is expanding rapidly, fueled by growing demand for increased efficiency, reduced errors, and streamlined workflows in pharmacies. Central fill automation systems enable centralized prescription filling and distribution, assisting retail pharmacies, mail-order pharmacies, and health systems in managing rising prescription volumes.

Factors like rising medication errors, higher labor costs, and a global focus on patient safety are fueling the adoption of automated central fill systems. Progress in robotics, AI-driven inventory management, and cloud workflow platforms further accelerate market expansion.

 

2 | Market Size and Forecast

Year

Market Value (USD Billion)

Notes

2019

0.83

Historical benchmark

2024

1.48

Five-year CAGR 11.7%

2031

3.62

Seven-year CAGR 13.5%

The market is expected to more than double by 2031, fueled by the need for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability in pharmacy operations.

 

3 | Key Market Drivers

  • Rising prescription volumes: Growing aging population and higher prevalence of chronic diseases.
  • Labor shortages in pharmacies: automation helps address staffing issues.
  • Focus on Medication Safety: Reducing dispensing errors through automated systems.
  • Efficiency Gains and Cost Savings: Boosting throughput while lowering operational costs.
  • Technological Advancements: Integration of AI, robotics, and cloud-based platforms.

 

4 | Market Challenges

  • High initial investment costs.
  • Complexities of integrating with existing pharmacy systems.
  • Data security and privacy concerns with cloud-based operations.
  • Resistance to Automation in Small Pharmacies.

 

5 | Competitive Landscape

The central fill pharmacy automation market is somewhat consolidated, with major players providing comprehensive solutions that include robotics, software, and service support.

Market Share Estimates (2024):

Company

Estimated Market Share

Key Offerings

Omnicell Inc.

22%

XR2 Central Pharmacy System

ScriptPro LLC

19%

SP Central Fill Suite

McKesson Corporation

16%

PharmacyRx Automation Solutions

Swisslog Healthcare

13%

PillPick® and RoboCourier® systems

Others (TCGRx, ARxIUM, Parata, regional OEMs)

30%

Regional solutions and niche providers

 

6 | Market Segmentation
By Component:

  • Equipment (Dispensing Robots, Conveyor Systems, Packaging Units)
  • Software (Workflow Management, Inventory Control, Data Analytics)
  • Services (Installation, Maintenance, Training, Consulting)

 

By End User:

  • Retail Pharmacies
  • Mail-Order Pharmacies
  • Hospital/Health System Pharmacies

 

By Region:

  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

 

7 | Strategic Outlook

The future of the central fill pharmacy automation market is driven by AI-powered predictive analytics, robotic precision, and cloud-based workflow optimization. Growth will be further boosted by the demand for contactless pharmacy services, scalability requirements, and pharmacy chains expanding centralized operations worldwide.





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Key Players

  • McKesson Corporation  
  • Omnicell Inc.
  • ARxIUM Inc.
  • RxSafe LLC
  • ScriptPro LLC
  • Parata Systems LLC  
  • Swisslog Healthcare (KUKA Group)  
  • Tension Packaging & Automation
  • TCGRx (Becton Dickinson & Co.)  
  • Cornerstone Automation Systems, LLC (CASI)  
  • Innovation Associates
  • R/X Automation Solutions Inc.  
  • Capsa Healthcare (Kirby Lester)  
  • Becton Dickinson and Company (BD)—via TCGRx or separately  
  • Yuyama Co. Ltd.

Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Report


  1. 1. Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Research Report
    1. 1.1 Study Objectives
    2. 1.2 Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market - Overview
    3. 1.3 Reason to Read This Report
    4. 1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
  2. 2. Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Research Report - Preface
    1. 2.1 Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
      1. 2.1.1 By Component:
      2. 2.1.2 By End User:
      3. 2.1.3 By Region
  3. 3. Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Dynamics
    1. 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
    2. 3.2. Restraints – By Component:, By End User:, By Country
    3. 3.3. Opportunities – By Component:, By End User:, By Country
    4. 3.4. Trends – By Component:, By End User:, By Country
    5. 3.5. PEST Analysis
    6. 3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
    7. 3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
    8. 3.8. Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
    1. 4. Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
    2. 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    3. 4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
    4. 4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
    5. 4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
  1. 5. Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market, By Component:, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 5.1 Equipment (Dispensing Robots, Conveyor Systems, Packaging Units)
    2. 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    3. 5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    4. 5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    5. 5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 5.2 Software (Workflow Management, Inventory Control, Data Analytics)
    7. 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    8. 5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    9. 5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    10. 5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    11. 5.3 Services (Installation, Maintenance, Training, Consulting)
    12. 5.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    13. 5.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    14. 5.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    15. 5.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market, By End User:, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 6.1 Retail Pharmacies
    2. 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    3. 6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    4. 6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    5. 6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 6.2 Mail-Order Pharmacies
    7. 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    8. 6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    9. 6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    10. 6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    11. 6.3 Hospital/Health System Pharmacies
    12. 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    13. 6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
    14. 6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
    15. 6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
  1. 7. Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 7.1 North America
      1. 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
      7.2 Europe
      1. 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
      7.3 Asia-Pacific
      1. 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
      7.4 Latin America
      1. 7.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
      7.5 Middle East and Africa
      1. 7.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
      7.6 Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Component:, By End User:, and Region, 2024 - 2031
  1. 8. North America Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 8.1 By Component: Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.1.1 Equipment (Dispensing Robots, Conveyor Systems, Packaging Units)
      2. 8.1.2 Software (Workflow Management, Inventory Control, Data Analytics)
      3. 8.1.3 Services (Installation, Maintenance, Training, Consulting)
      8.2 By End User: Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.2.1 Retail Pharmacies
      2. 8.2.2 Mail-Order Pharmacies
      3. 8.2.3 Hospital/Health System Pharmacies
      8.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 8.3.1 United States
      2. 8.3.2 Canada
    2. 8.4 North America Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Component:, By End User:, and Country, 2024 - 2031
    3. 8.5 Regional Trends Analysis
    4. 8.6 North America Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 8.6.1 Company 1 (United States)
      2. 8.6.2 Company 2 (Canada)
      3. 8.6.3 Company 3 (Canada)
    9. Europe Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 9.1 By Component: Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.1.1 Equipment (Dispensing Robots, Conveyor Systems, Packaging Units)
      2. 9.1.2 Software (Workflow Management, Inventory Control, Data Analytics)
      3. 9.1.3 Services (Installation, Maintenance, Training, Consulting)
      9.2 By End User: Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.2.1 Retail Pharmacies
      2. 9.2.2 Mail-Order Pharmacies
      3. 9.2.3 Hospital/Health System Pharmacies
      9.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.3.1 Germany
      2. 9.3.2 United Kingdom
      3. 9.3.3 France
      4. 9.3.4 Spain
      5. 9.3.5 Italy
      6. 9.3.6 Russia
    2. 9.4 Europe Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Component:, By End User:, and Country, 2024 - 2031
    3. 9.5 Regional Trends Analysis
    4. 9.6 Europe Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 9.6.1 Company 1 (Germany)
      2. 9.6.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
      3. 9.6.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)
    10. Asia-Pacific Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 10.1 By Component: Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.1.1 Equipment (Dispensing Robots, Conveyor Systems, Packaging Units)
      2. 10.1.2 Software (Workflow Management, Inventory Control, Data Analytics)
      3. 10.1.3 Services (Installation, Maintenance, Training, Consulting)
      10.2 By End User: Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.2.1 Retail Pharmacies
      2. 10.2.2 Mail-Order Pharmacies
      3. 10.2.3 Hospital/Health System Pharmacies
      10.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.3.1 China
      2. 10.3.2 Japan
      3. 10.3.3 India
      4. 10.3.4 South Korea
      5. 10.3.5 Australia & New Zealand
      6. 10.3.6 ASEAN
    2. 10.4 Asia-Pacific Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Component:, By End User:, and Country, 2024 - 2031
    3. 10.5 Regional Trends Analysis
    4. 10.6 Asia-Pacific Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 10.6.1 Company 1 (China)
      2. 10.6.2 Company 2 (Japan)
      3. 10.6.3 Company 3 (Japan)
    11. Latin America Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 11.1 By Component: Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.1.1 Equipment (Dispensing Robots, Conveyor Systems, Packaging Units)
      2. 11.1.2 Software (Workflow Management, Inventory Control, Data Analytics)
      3. 11.1.3 Services (Installation, Maintenance, Training, Consulting)
      11.2 By End User: Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.2.1 Retail Pharmacies
      2. 11.2.2 Mail-Order Pharmacies
      3. 11.2.3 Hospital/Health System Pharmacies
      11.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.3.1 Brazil
      2. 11.3.2 Mexico
      3. 11.3.3 Argentina
      4. 11.3.4 Peru
      5. 11.3.5 Colombia
      6. 11.3.6 Rest of Latin America
    2. 11.4 Latin America Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Component:, By End User:, and Country, 2024 - 2031
    3. 11.5 Regional Trends Analysis
    4. 11.6 Latin America Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 11.6.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
      2. 11.6.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
      3. 11.6.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
    12. Middle East and Africa Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 12.1 By Component: Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.1.1 Equipment (Dispensing Robots, Conveyor Systems, Packaging Units)
      2. 12.1.2 Software (Workflow Management, Inventory Control, Data Analytics)
      3. 12.1.3 Services (Installation, Maintenance, Training, Consulting)
      12.2 By End User: Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.2.1 Retail Pharmacies
      2. 12.2.2 Mail-Order Pharmacies
      3. 12.2.3 Hospital/Health System Pharmacies
      12.3 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.3.1 Saudi Arabia
      2. 12.3.2 UAE
      3. 12.3.3 South Africa
      4. 12.3.4 Egypt
      5. 12.3.5 Israel
      6. 12.3.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
    2. 12.4 Middle East and Africa Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Component:, By End User:, and Country, 2024 - 2031
    3. 12.5 Regional Trends Analysis
    4. 12.6 Middle East and Africa Central Fill Pharmacy Automation Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 12.6.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
      2. 12.6.2 Company 2 (UAE)
      3. 12.6.3 Company 3 (UAE)
    13. Competition Landscape
    1. 13.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
    2. 13.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)
      1. 13.2.1 McKesson Corporation
      2. 13.2.2 Omnicell Inc.
      3. 13.2.3 ARxIUM Inc.
      4. 13.2.4 RxSafe LLC
      5. 13.2.5 ScriptPro LLC
      6. 13.2.6 Parata Systems LLC
      7. 13.2.7 Swisslog Healthcare
      8. 13.2.8 Tension Packaging & Automation
      9. 13.2.9 TCGRx
      10. 13.2.10 Cornerstone Automation Systems LLC (CASI)
      11. 13.2.11 Innovation Associates
      12. 13.2.12 R/X Automation Solutions Inc.
      13. 13.2.13 Capsa Healthcare
      14. 13.2.14 Becton Dickinson and Company (BD)
      15. 13.2.15 Yuyama Co. Ltd.
  1. 14. Data Collection Method and Research Approach
  2. 15. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms