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Journal Article
Integrating automated dispensing cabinets into the medication dispensing process: feedback from the practice in European hospitals
2025
Overview
ObjectivesAutomated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) offer improved medication safety, greater efficiency and return on investment. However, integrating ADCs into medication dispensing processes can be challenging in complex hospital environments. This study aimed to draft suggestions to help hospitals adopt ADCs.MethodsTwo-day visits were organised in seven European hospitals operating ADCs. Investigators used an observational grid, a questionnaire and interviews, each divided into the themes of medication processes before and after the introduction of ADCs, the major steps followed and the resources involved, ergonomics and staff perceptions.ResultsADCs were integrated into four global hospital medication dispensing systems (packs of drugs are distributed from the central pharmacy to wards for dispensing) and three nominative systems—that is, patient-specific ones (drug doses prescribed for individuals are distributed from the central pharmacy to wards with ADC as supplementary stock). A general ADC project implementation timeline was shaped: main drivers of automation to initiate the project, visit of other sites, pilot test (with IT integration and staff training), and evaluation phase (satisfaction, safety, efficiency) to justify a possible expansion. Users (7 pharmacists, 21 nurses, 7 data engineers) identified facilitators (such as a dedicated project manager, a pilot phase, an intuitive device), barriers and any improvements needed (training for incoming staff, reorganisation of ward workflow, dynamic inventories).ConclusionsDespite their diverse pharmacy organisations, each hospital raised similar challenges and reported analogous major steps in project implementation. Although integration processes are complex, ADCs rapidly provide users with benefits. By following the practical advice and recommendations from these hospitals, new adopters might reduce the risks of failed ADC projects and accelerate their integration.
Publisher
British Medical Journal Publishing Group,BMJ Publishing Group LTD
Subject
/ Europe
/ Feedback
/ Hospital Distribution Systems
/ Humans
/ MEDICATION SYSTEMS, HOSPITAL
/ Medication Systems, Hospital - organization & administration
/ Medication Systems, Hospital - standards
/ Nurses
/ Oncology
/ Organization and Administration
/ Pharmacy Service, Hospital - methods
/ Pharmacy Service, Hospital - organization & administration
/ Robotics
