Pharmacy Prescription Retrieval Robot Global Market Report 2025

The pharmacy prescription retrieval robot market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.92 billion in 2024 to $2.23 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.9%. The growth during the historic period can be credited to the rising demand for automated pharmacy solutions, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, the growing adoption of robotics in healthcare, the expansion of hospital infrastructure, and the heightened focus on patient safety.

The pharmacy prescription retrieval robot market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.97 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5%. The growth during the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, rising investment in healthcare automation, growing demand for efficient prescription management, expansion of telepharmacy services, and enhanced government support for healthcare digitalization. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in robotics technology, innovation in AI-driven pharmacy systems, integration with cloud-based platforms, development of personalized medication dispensing, and progress in research and development activities.

The rising demand for automation in healthcare settings is expected to drive the growth of the pharmacy prescription retrieval robot market in the coming years. Automation in healthcare refers to the use of technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital systems to optimize clinical, administrative, and operational processes, reducing errors while enhancing efficiency and patient care. The increased need for automation is largely driven by the goal of reducing staff workload, as automated systems manage repetitive tasks and allow healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care. Pharmacy prescription retrieval robots contribute to this demand by streamlining prescription dispensing and lowering pharmacists’ workload. For example, in December 2024, the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, a US-based not-for-profit organization, reported that nearly 86% of health organizations were using some form of AI tools, highlighting the rapid adoption of automation across healthcare. Consequently, the growing demand for automation is fueling the expansion of the pharmacy prescription retrieval robot market.

Rising healthcare expenditure is also expected to support the growth of the pharmacy prescription retrieval robot market. Healthcare expenditure refers to the total spending by individuals, institutions, and governments on medical care, health services, and related activities over a given period. The increase in healthcare spending is driven by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, which creates a higher demand for continuous medical care, long-term treatments, and regular prescriptions. Higher healthcare expenditure enables hospitals and pharmacies to invest in automation technologies that improve operational efficiency and reduce long-term costs. For instance, in April 2025, the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based government agency, reported that government-funded healthcare accounted for most of the total health spending in the UK, reaching £258 billion in 2024, reflecting a 2.5% real-terms increase from 2023. Therefore, growing healthcare expenditure is contributing to the expansion of the pharmacy prescription retrieval robot market.

Leading companies in the pharmacy prescription retrieval robot market are developing advanced technologies, such as micro-fulfillment systems, to optimize prescription dispensing, reduce pharmacy workload, increase efficiency, and improve patient outcomes. Micro-fulfillment systems are automated solutions that use robotics, conveyors, and digital tools to process, store, and dispense large volumes of prescriptions or goods from centralized facilities, enabling faster fulfillment, reduced inventory waste, and improved operational performance. For example, in May 2025, Walgreens Boots Alliance, a US-based retail pharmacy chain, introduced an advanced robotic prescription retrieval system. This system automates the handling of maintenance prescriptions for chronic conditions, reduces routine staff tasks, lowers fulfillment costs by nearly 13%, minimizes excess inventory, and allows pharmacists to focus more on clinical services such as vaccinations and health screenings, representing a significant improvement in both efficiency and patient care.

Major players in the pharmacy prescription retrieval robot market are McKesson Corporation, ABB Ltd., Becton Dickinson and Company, Staubli Corporation, Omnicell Inc., Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., ATS Corporation, Meditech Pharmacy Automation Inc., ScriptPro LLC, IA Automation Inc., ARxIUM Inc., Knapp AG, MedAvail Technologies Inc., Tosho Inc., Yuyama Co. Ltd., NewIcon Inc., Willach Pharmacy Solutions GmbH, Tension Packaging & Automation Inc., Shenzhen RSS Technology Co. Ltd., and Pearson Medical Technologies Inc.

North America was the largest region in the pharmacy prescription retrieval robot market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in pharmacy prescription retrieval robot report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sudden escalation of U.S. tariffs and the consequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are severely impacting the healthcare sector, particularly in the supply of critical medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and pharmaceuticals. Hospitals and healthcare providers are facing higher costs for imported surgical instruments, imaging equipment, and consumables such as syringes and catheters, many of which have limited domestic alternatives. These increased costs are straining healthcare budgets, leading some providers to delay equipment upgrades or pass on expenses to patients. Additionally, tariffs on raw materials and components are disrupting the production of essential drugs and devices, causing supply chain bottlenecks. In response, the industry is diversifying sourcing strategies, boosting local manufacturing where possible, and advocating for tariff exemptions on life-saving medical products.

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A pharmacy prescription retrieval robot is an automated system created to identify, pick, and dispense prescribed medications from storage with high precision. It enhances the prescription fulfillment process by lowering manual handling, reducing errors, and increasing efficiency. This technology also supports proper inventory management while ensuring safe and timely access to medicines.

The primary product types of pharmacy prescription retrieval robots include automated dispensing robots, prescription retrieval robots, medication storage robots, and others. Automated dispensing robots are built to store, organize, and dispense medications with high accuracy and speed, minimizing manual mistakes and boosting workflow efficiency. Their applications include hospital pharmacies, retail pharmacies, clinic pharmacies, and others, and they are used by end-users such as hospitals, retail pharmacies, clinics, and others.

The countries covered in the pharmacy prescription retrieval robot market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The pharmacy prescription retrieval robot market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as installation, maintenance, training, software integration, and technical support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The pharmacy prescription retrieval robot market also includes sales of robotic arms, conveyor systems, barcode scanners, storage units, and touchscreen interfaces. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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