Huakang Intelligent Storage System

The Huakang Intelligent Storage System provides automated storage and retrieval capabilities for hospital pharmacies, addressing the challenge of managing diverse medication packaging types within a unified automation platform. The system has been deployed at multiple Grade-A tertiary hospitals across China.

Product Overview

Designed to handle medications regardless of packaging format, this system eliminates the traditional limitation of automation systems that only work with specific packaging types. The enclosed storage design protects medication integrity while laser positioning technology guides pharmacists to precise retrieval locations.

The system connects directly with hospital HIS infrastructure, automatically receiving prescription information after patient payment and initiating the retrieval sequence without manual data entry.

Key Features

Huakang Chengxin Medical’s Intelligent Storage System handles all packaging formats—tablets, injections, oral liquids—across 432+ medication varieties with laser-guided retrieval and HIS integration.

• Universal Packaging Compatibility: Handles tablets, injections, oral liquids, ointments, suppositories, and other medication formats
• Enclosed Storage Design: Protected medication storage environment for safety and contamination prevention
• Laser Positioning: Visual guidance system directing pharmacists to exact medication locations
• Automated Rotation: Motorized carousel brings target medications to retrieval position
• HIS Integration: Real-time prescription data connection for automatic processing
• Batch Tracking: Complete medication traceability and pharmacist workload assessment

Technical Specifications

Huakang’s enclosed carousel stores 432+ medication varieties across all packaging types, using laser positioning and barcode tracking with direct HIS connectivity.

Clinical Applications

The Intelligent Storage System addresses medication handling across multiple pharmacy scenarios:

Outpatient Pharmacy: High-volume prescription fulfillment with rapid location and retrieval

Emergency Pharmacy: Quick medication access for urgent care situations

Inpatient Pharmacy: Systematic medication management for ward distribution

PIVAS Center: Integration with intravenous admixture preparation workflows

Operational Workflow

The system follows a structured dispensing sequence:

1. Patient completes payment at hospital billing
2. System automatically receives prescription from HIS
3. Pharmacist initiates retrieval via card swipe or barcode scan
4. Storage carousel rotates to medication position
5. Laser pointer indicates exact pickup location
6. Pharmacist retrieves medication and verifies against prescription
7. Transaction confirmed and logged for tracking

This workflow maintains human verification while automating the time-consuming search and retrieval process.

Integration Capabilities

The Intelligent Storage System operates as part of a broader pharmacy automation ecosystem:

• Works in coordination with Rapid Dispensing Systems for full pharmacy coverage
• Integrates with automatic single-dose packaging machines for inpatient dispensing
• Connects with inventory management systems for stock optimization
• Supports multiple pharmacies within single hospital deployment

Deployment Record

The system has achieved successful implementation at numerous healthcare institutions including:

• Zhejiang Provincial People’s Hospital
• Xiangyang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Hubei
• The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology
• The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
• Multiple other Grade-A tertiary hospitals

Hospital feedback has highlighted improvements in dispensing speed, accuracy, medication management, batch tracking capability, and reduced pharmacist workload enabling increased focus on pharmaceutical care services.

Regulatory Status

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of medication packaging can the Intelligent Storage System handle?

The system accommodates all common pharmaceutical packaging types including tablets, injection ampules and vials, oral liquid bottles, ointment tubes, suppositories, and various boxed medications. This universal compatibility distinguishes it from systems limited to specific packaging formats.

How does the laser positioning system work?

After the storage carousel rotates to bring the target medication section to the access position, a laser pointer illuminates the exact shelf location where the prescribed medication is stored. This visual guidance eliminates search time and reduces picking errors.

Can the system track medication batches for recalls?

Yes, the system maintains complete batch number tracking for all stored medications. This enables batch-level traceability for quality assurance and facilitates rapid response to medication recall situations.