Fairview Health Services deploys BD Vmax 160, advancing pharmacy automation for complex therapies in the U.S.

Fairview Health Services has become the first U.S. health system to deploy the BD Vmax 160, a next-generation pharmacy automation robot designed to handle the growing complexity of specialty therapies and refrigerated medications in centralized outpatient pharmacies. This technology helps optimize inventory, automate labeling, and ensure medication safety with features like cold-chain capability and smart expiry detection. The deployment supports Fairview's efforts to expand medication access and improve efficiency amid rising demand and challenges like pharmacy closures and workforce shortages. BD's automation solutions aim to transform pharmacy operations and enhance patient care through more connected and intelligent medication management.