PACMED C - McKesson Canada

High-efficiency retail unit with the flexibility to increase capacity by adding swappable canisters

Gain a competitive advantage and customer loyalty by allowing caregivers to focus on their patients’ needs

Flexibility to package unit-doses or multi-doses for unlimited administration times per day

Personalized packaging design offers flexibility to adapt appearance and information for different needs

High-efficiency retail unit with the flexibility to increase capacity by adding swappable canisters

Gain a competitive advantage and customer loyalty by allowing caregivers to focus on their patients’ needs

Flexibility to package unit-doses or multi-doses for unlimited administration times per day

Personalized packaging design offers flexibility to adapt appearance and information for different needs

Efficiency
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Automating up to 208 canisters for your highest movers reduces human intervention and down-time.
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Reduce dispensing time and increase prescription volume with your current infrastructure.

Growth
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Expand your target market beyond long-term care to independent and active seniors and other patients with complex medication regimes.
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Improves medication adherence with reminder pouches for on-time renewal.

Protection
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Ensure that pills are taken consistently and correctly by offering your patients a unique and innovative solution.
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Barcoding on each pouch allows safe distribution from pharmacy production to patient delivery.

Efficiency

Growth

Protection
PACMED C FAQ

What is PACMED C and how does it help with pouch-packaging in retail pharmacies?
PACMED C is a high-efficiency, retail-scale pouch-packaging solution that supports both unit-dose and multi-dose administration times. It offers swappable canisters, customizable pouches, and scalable capacity; helping pharmacies improve medication adherence, streamline workflows, and enhance patient service.

What are the key operational benefits of deploying PACMED C in my dispensary?
Key benefits include automating up to 208 canisters with swappable capacity, reducing manual intervention, enabling flexible packaging for unit-dose or multi-dose administration times, delivering personalized pouches, and allowing staff to focus more on patient care instead of packaging tasks.

How does PACMED C support medication adherence and patient outcomes?
PACMED C’s personalized pouch designs, reminder options, and flexible administration times help patients manage complex medication regimens with confidence. Barcoded pouches and higher throughput reduce errors and speed up service, supporting better adherence and improved patient outcomes.

From a procurement or finance perspective, what cost-benefit factors should we evaluate for PACMED C?
Consider labour cost savings from reduced manual pouch preparation, throughput improvements that allow more pouches per minute, expanded service capabilities with unit-dose and multi-dose packaging, reduced adherence-related risk, and space efficiency with a retail-friendly footprint. Weigh these operational benefits against upfront investment, integration effort, and staff training requirements.

How does PACMED C differ from the larger PACMED NS Series or smaller PACMED D Series?
PACMED C is a mid-tier solution, offering high packaging capacity in a compact footprint ideal for retail pharmacies. PACMED NS is designed for very high-volume, large-scale operations, while PACMED D serves as an entry-level option for smaller sites.

What infrastructure or workflow changes should we expect when installing PACMED C?
Plan for adequate floor or bench space for the unit, reliable power and network connectivity, workflow adjustments to support canister refills and swappable modules, staff training for the new process, and integration of barcoding and packaging verification steps.

What measurable improvements in throughput or capacity can my pharmacy expect with PACMED C?
PACMED C supports up to 208 expandable canisters for high-efficiency packaging. The automation of canisters and swappable modules delivers meaningful capacity improvements and significant gains in operational efficiency.

How does PACMED C enhance traceability, safety and regulatory compliance for pouch packaging?
PACMED C supports barcoded pouches from pharmacy to patient, enabling verification of every pouch throughout the process. Customizable pouch designs and detailed packaging logs provide strong documentation and audit readiness, helping reduce risk in medication dispensing and supporting regulatory compliance.

For which operations is PACMED C most suited — retail pharmacies, multi-site chains, or long-term care packaging?
PACMED C is ideal for retail pharmacies and smaller chain or distribution centers with moderate to high pouch-packaging volumes. It is a strong choice for organizations looking to differentiate services with unit-dose and multi-dose options.

How should we decide whether investing in PACMED C is right versus maintaining manual pouch packaging or semi-automated solutions?
Start by evaluating your current and projected pouch-packaging volume, staffing resources, error and packaging challenges, space limitations, and the potential value of improved patient adherence or service differentiation. If labor constraints are limiting your growth or you want to expand your service offerings, PACMED C can help deliver efficiency gains and a strong return on investment.
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