i. Core Functions: 1. Technology must be capable of counting, filling into various sizes of pharmacy vials, labeling, capping medications with lids that meet child safety cap requirements, and sorting. 2. Must support verification by a pharmacist and or other team member 3. Must have “exceptions” identification that allows the system to keep running without interruption. 4. Must have functionality to collate and batch prescriptions by patient and to produce a batch label that is tied to an individual patient’s prescriptions. 5. Automate prescription filling with ability to cap vials 6. Automate prepackaging of prescription vials with ability to cap vials 7. Configurable storage capacity with larger storage cell option to accommodate fast movers 8. Lockable storage cells for controlled substance dispensing 9. Barcode scanning technology for loading medications into cells 10. Configurable user access to restrict access to certain robot functions 11. Automatically calibrates cell for new medications 12. Image capture of pills inside of bottle 13. Scalable to accommodate future expanded prescription volume 14. Ability for vendor to remotely access unit to troubleshoot service issues ii. Inventory Management: 1. Must have real-time inventory tracking. iii. C. Compatibility 1. Must allow for the use of standard pharmacy vials and not require proprietary consumables. iv. Automated Counting: 1. Must be capable to accurately count a variety of solid oral dosage forms including tablets and capsules. v. Dispensing Speed 1. Must be able to produce up to 150 vials per hour with accuracy. vi. Storage Capacity: 1. Must be able to sort and store filled vials before requiring attendance by a team member. vii. Space Requirements: 1. Must fit in 11 ft. by 14 ft. space leaving sufficient space for staff to work. viii. Capacity: 1. Must be able to accommodate at least 150 cells for bulk medications. ix. Labeling: 1. Must meet Texas State Board of Pharmacy labeling requirements for Class A pharmacies and be customizable to meet the requirements of the Pharmacy’s existing automation including layout, content, and barcode. The system must be able to produce a patient specific label and a prepack label. x. Barcode Technology: 1. Must be capable of printing a 2-D barcode for tracking and verifying prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.
