How a California Pharmacy Beats the Chains

How an Independent California Pharmacy Competes with Big Chains

Make Your Pharmacy Competitive with RxSafe

Save Space Instead of Remodeling with RxSafe.

The high cost of retail space in California makes it hard for independent pharmacies to be profitable. Remodeling or moving to a larger space will cost you money or customers in the transition. Ken Thai, owner of El Monte Pharmacy was contemplating moving to a larger space, but when he say RxSafe’s high-density storage capabilities he realized he did not have to.

The El Monte Pharmacy in California competes with the chain drugstores. In 12 years, the independent pharmacy has grown in size to more than 40 employees, filling more than 1,000 scripts per day. El Monte uses an RxSafe system. El Monte has automated 85% of its pharmacy’s production volume by leveraging the efficiency of the RxSafe 1800 system. RxSafe’s ability to pay for itself in as little as 12 months — coupled with tax savings achieved under IRS Section 179.

Accuracy & Speed

Space
Savings

Narcotics Security

Inventory Management

Comprehensive, Automated Robotic Storage and Retrieval for Retail Pharmacies

The RxSafe 1800™ is a pharmacy workflow solution that represents a revolutionary leap in the scope of robotic pharmacy automation technology and automated drug dispensing systems. Rather than simply automating fast-moving drugs the RxSafe 1800 provides secure robotic storage and retrieval for retail pharmacy inventory.

RxSafe technology automatically and accurately tracks all drugs in the pharmacy down to the pill or package, while greatly enhancing pharmacy efficiency. Since all drugs are stored in native packaging, there is no need for pharmacy staff to spend time manually restocking dispensing cells. The remote stock management feature manages all the inventory and filling, even if it’s in the refrigerator. And, we’re compatible with virtually all pharmacy management software.

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The RxSafe 1800 is available as a Single or Multi Tower Automated Drug Dispensing System

Up to

1

Scripts per Hour (Single Operator)

Up to

1

Stock Bottles Per Tower

Up to

0%

Less On-hand Inventory

Proven ROI in

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Months

We introduced the RxSafe 1800 into one of our pharmacies two years ago. That store had a $50,000 decrease, which totals $80,000 in savings and our inventory turns have increased by 6+ turns / year. Additionally, we’ve reduced labor costs by 200–250 labor hours per month, which covered the payment on the unit. In three years that labor savings will go directly to our bottom line. The cost of on-hand inventory in our other stores, without the RxSafe, has increased by $30,000.

Jim Clark

Co-Owner - Paw Paw Village Pharmacy

“We’ve been able to free up space with the RxSafe in our pharmacy. It’s freed up areas that we use for bubble packing, compounding and convenience packaging that we do for our long-term care and assisted living faciltiies.”

Kevin Faust

Owner - J&M Pharmacy

Adding the RxSafe to our pharmacy has allowed us to reduce the number of employees, monitor inventory levels remotely, and have the assurance of knowing that the machine is a deterrent for theft.

Anne Henrikson

Owner - Malley's Compounding Pharmacy

Controlled substance security is greatly enhanced with the machine. I was broken into 3 weeks ago and they didn’t get anything out of the RxSafe.

Brian Garner

Owner - Hendricks Pharmacy

Pioneer & RxSafe work together well and definitely make my job/our lives easier.

Whit Moose

Owner - Moose Pharmacy

Our ROI was roughly a year for this machine, mainly because I didn’t have to move and that savings was pretty up front for us. Even after the first year you’re constantly seeing increases to our bottom line in terms of profitability.

Ken Thai

Owner - El Monte

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Unparalleled Security

Eliminates theft and diversion
Monitors and stores narcotics safely and securely

Less On-hand Inventory

30% less on-hand inventory
Increased inventory turns

Avoids Waste

Our proprietary software tracks date codes.
Avoid waste due to expired drugs.

Fewer FTE hours

19% fewer FTE hours

Gain Valuable Floor Space

33% less pharmacy floor space required
Returns floor space to retail
Use recovered floor space for consulting, vaccination, compounding, compliance packaging, counting technology

Improves Accuracy

100% accurate CII audit results
Millions of prescriptions filled with unparalleled accuracy.

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Unbeatable Features & Specs

Fits into existing pharmacy workflow patterns and floor plans
Automates daily put away process
Less fill labor
Increased inventory turns with less on hand inventory
Virtually eliminates waste
Elimination of theft and diversion
Returns floor space to retail
Secure, random order storage and retrieval of all stock bottles, including narcotics
Accurate prescription filling
Remote Stock Management—includes all items in inventory, even if they’re in the refrigerator
Real-time accuracy to the pill or package (minimizes manual auditing)
Real-time tracking of every operator interaction. Built-in scale for automatic inventory verification with discrepancy alarm.
Expiration date and lot number tracking
Biometric login required for medication access
Includes double locks
Utilizes EyeCon™ automated pill counter (optional)

Dimensions	W=25” L=102” H=95”
Weight	700 lbs. per RxSafe 1800™ tower
Capacity	Up to 1800 stock bottles per tower
Script Fill Rate	Up to 120 scripts filled per hour with single operator
Communications	Ethernet connection to controller
Internal Temperature/Humidity	Same as pharmacy space
Internal Cleanliness	HEPA filter / Positive pressure
Peripherals/Workstation	Touch screen monitor / Biometric fingerprint reader/ Integrated barcode scanner / Barcode label printer / Wireless sequencing scanner / Keyboard / Mouse / Automated serial number tag feeder / EyeCon™ Automated tablet counter (optional)
Robotics Motion Controller	Proprietary RxSafe motion control and logic
Software	Proprietary RxSafe software and firmware

Computer	Industrial quality with 2x500GB hard drives
Data Security	RAID 1 onboard with full encryption
Operating System	Microsoft Windows 7
Database	Microsoft SQL Server
Power	110 volt A/C / 10 amp
Uninterruptable Power Supply	1500 VA / 1 hour “power-out” run time

Cost Reduction	30% less on-hand inventory
	19% fewer FTE hours
	33% less pharmacy floor space required
	Avoids waste due to expired drugs
	100% accurate CII audit results
	Millions of prescriptions filled with unparalleled accuracy

Workflow Optimization

Integrates RxSafe automation into existing pharmacy space

How a California Pharmacy Beats the Chains

How an Independent California Pharmacy Competes with Big Chains

Make Your Pharmacy Competitive with RxSafe