PACMED D - McKesson Canada

An effective packager that fits into any small dispensary

A solution that reduces dispensing time without compromising accuracy

Packaging that allows the flexibility to manage complex medication regimes

Technology that will help pharmacy owners grow their business and gain new market share

An ability to provide better quality service while improving medication adherence

An effective packager that fits into any small dispensary

A solution that reduces dispensing time without compromising accuracy

Packaging that allows the flexibility to manage complex medication regimes

Technology that will help pharmacy owners grow their business and gain new market share

An ability to provide better quality service while improving medication adherence
Differentiation
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Ensure a competitive advantage and customer loyalty by offering your patients a unique and innovative solution.
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Personalized pouches display the day and time each medication needs to be taken, even more than 4 times a day.

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.

Protection
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Improves medication adherence with reminder pouches for on-time renewal.
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Brings security and flexibility to your patients’ daily medication routine.
Differentiation

Growth

Protection
PACMED D FAQ

What is the PACMED D system and how does it fit into a small pharmacy’s packaging workflow?
PACMED D is a compact, cost-effective strip-pack and pouch-packaging solution designed for smaller dispensaries. It automates medication packaging into personalized pouches, helping reduce dispensing time while maintaining accuracy and patient safety.

What are the key benefits of PACMED D in terms of growth, differentiation and adherence?
Key benefits include more efficient packaging that reduces dispensing time even in limited spaces, flexibility to handle complex medication regimens, and the ability to differentiate your pharmacy by offering personalized pouches with day and time printed, helping improve medication adherence and patient outcomes.

How does PACMED D help improve medication adherence and patient outcomes?
PACMED D creates personalized pouches that clearly display the day and time for each dose, even for regimens taken more than four times a day, making medication schedules easier for patients to follow. It also offers reminder pouches for renewals, supporting better adherence and continuity of care.

As a pharmacy owner or operations manager, what cost-benefit should I evaluate for PACMED D?
Consider factors such as labour cost savings from reduced manual pouch preparation, increased throughput with more personalized pouches per minute, the ability to serve more patients or target higher adherence segments, and space efficiency with a retail-friendly footprint. Balance these benefits against capital investment, staff training, and integration into existing workflows.

How does PACMED D compare to more advanced models in the PACMED line (e.g., NS or C series)?
PACMED D is an entry-level solution for smaller sites, offering a compact, scalable, and affordable way to automate packaging. For pharmacies with higher capacity needs, PACMED C and PACMED NS provide broader automation and greater throughput to support larger or high-volume operations.

What technical or infrastructure changes should a small dispensary plan before installing PACMED D?
Plan for adequate space allocation for the unit, reliable power and network connectivity for packaging software, workflow adjustments for pouch loading and patient-label integration, and comprehensive staff training on new pouch-packaging procedures.

What measurable outcomes (time savings, throughput, error reduction) might be realistic for PACMED D?
PACMED D reduces dispensing time without compromising accuracy. This improvement helps increase operational efficiency and frees staff to focus on patient care.

Which types of pharmacy operations are best suited for PACMED D?
Retail pharmacies, independent stores, or smaller chain locations with compliance-pack or multi-dose workloads and limited space or budget are an excellent fit for PACMED D. For large central-fill hubs managing very high volumes, higher-capacity options such as PACMED C or PACMED NS may be more appropriate.

How does PACMED D support regulatory traceability, quality service and patient safety in packaging?
The system supports personalized pouches with printed day and time information, helping improve adherence and ensure safer medication administration.

What decisions criteria should procurement teams use to decide whether investing in PACMED D is justified?
Key criteria to evaluate include current and projected packaging volume in pouches per day, staffing costs for manual packaging, error and return rates, available budget and space, opportunities to expand into personalized pouch service lines, and how PAMED D supports strategic goals such as differentiation and improved patient adherence.
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