State-of-the-art automated medication management solutions to increase operational efficiency

Introducing the Alpaca UC and Blient, blister packing machines

State-of-the-art blister packing robots from the world’s largest pharmacy automation equipment manufacturer, Yuyama.

Compact, fast and accurate, the Alpaca UC and Blient allows pharmacies to improve DAA packing, resulting in improved operational efficiency and accuracy.

Benefits for the pharmacy

  • Scale for future growth
    With an Alpaca UC or Blient you can easily scale your business for growth without the need for increased resource.
  • Efficient stock management
    Reveals scripts owing & SOH using automated Virtual Pill Box software to have a tidier dispensary.
  • Improved safety, less errors
    QCPP compliant. More accurate. Barcode technology matches foil to patient medications being packed.
  • Focus on what matters
    Alpaca UC and Blient gives you more time to spend with your customers and focus on other growth areas of your business.
  • Improved operational efficiency
    With an Alpaca UC or Blient you can improve operational efficiency and produce up to 25 – 40 medication packs per hour.

myPak Solutions Automation

Leading-edge DAA Automation enabling better medication compliance.

Alpaca UC and Blient Robot Features

Compact

Unlike other automated packing machines, the Alpaca UC or Blient’s small footprint require minimal space, while significantly increasing pack output. With an Alpaca UC or Blient, a pharmacy will reduce the space required for DAA packing.

Fast

The Alpaca UC and Blient delivers 25 – 40 multidose packs per hour, showing a significant improvement of manual packing rates of 7 to 8 packs per hour. Continuous process flow allows you to pack efficiently and accurately.

Accurate

More accurate than manual packing. The Alpaca UC and Blient improves accuracy of DAA packing. Barcode technology matches foil to patient medications being packed.

Alpaca UC

PHARMACY AUTOMATION INNOVATION

Equipped with a suite of advanced features designed to promote accuracy and operational efficiency. The Alpaca UC comes complete with 45 Variable Canisters and 5 Universal Canisters, including the option to order a half tablet UC.

Main Features

An innovation in canister recalibration

Variable Canisters can be adjusted without the need for a new canister. Canisters are recalibrated in Australia which significantly reduces lead times, offering flexibility and increasing operational efficiency.

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Universal Canisters can adapt to various medications without the need to be adjusted. Canisters can be used as a temporary or permanent solution offering flexibility and saving time. Half tablet UC’s are available which reduce the need for manual fill.

myPak Blister Cards Available

A variety of DAA packs to choose from, specifically tailored to meet the varying requirements of patients and healthcare providers.

Blister cards available

  • Perforated Packs
  • Solid Packs
  • Trifold Packs

Additional features

  • Canister optimisation
  • Compact footprint
  • Increased safety and accuracy through scanner information checks
  • Easy to clean
  • Reduced manual fill

Specifications

Canisters45 x S/M/L Canisters, 5 x Full Tablet UC*
Dimensions890 (W) mm x 590 (D) mm x 1996 (H) mm
WeightApprox 240Kgs without Canisters
Power RequirementsStandard 10 amp power point

*Option to order additional Half Tablet UC

Interested in the Alpaca UC?

The Alpaca UC is cost-effective with customised packages available. Download our brochure to learn more or talk to an expert

Alpaca UC
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Blient

PHARMACY AUTOMATION INNOVATION

Compact, highly efficient and accurate. The Blient boosts productivity, automating the packing process and reducing the need for manual labour.

The Blient comes complete with 88 cannisters, 77 small and 11 medium.

myPAK Solutions Blient

Main Features

Continuous packing process that allows a single operator to complete any manual fill component while the machine completes the automated packing.

For more efficiency, Yuyama has developed an integrated DTA (Detachable Tablet Adapter) tray for manual fill operations.

In the instance there is no canister for a certain drug, the user can manually fill medications into the pack. Integrated software on board the Blient guides the user on manual fill locations preventing misplacement of medication.

myPak Blister Cards Available

A variety of DAA packs to choose from, specifically tailored to meet the varying requirements of patients and healthcare providers.

Blister cards available

  • Perforated Packs
  • Solid Packs
  • Trifold Packs

88 location free canisters comprising of 77 small and 11 medium size. Easy to fill and load into the machine.

Additional features

  • Compact footprint provides packing capabilities in limited workspaces
  • Increased safety and accuracy through scanner information checks
  • Simplified medification path for easy cleaning and cross-contamination prevention

Specifications

Products NameBLIENT/Semi-Automatic Blister Cards Solution
Packing speed1 Pack/Minute
Canisters88 Location Free Canisters (Small x 77, Medium x 11)
Available CardsmyPak Blister Cards – Perforated, Solid or Trifold
Printing FunctionmyPak format
Weight325kg (Without canisters/Approx)
350kg (With canisters/Approx)
Power Requirements240V
Dimensions1110 (W) mm x 730 (D) mm x 2000 (H) mm

Interested in the Blient?

The Blient is cost effective with customised packages available. Download our brochure to learn more or talk to an expert

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Frequently Asked Questions

What automation options does myPak Solutions provide?

The Alpaca UC and Blient are blister packing robots supplied by Yuyama, a world leading manufacturer of robotic automation based in Osaka, Japan.

What efficiency gain can I expect with the Alpaca UC or Blient blister packing automation?

The Alpaca UC and Blient are driven by the myPak software, the combination of the two leading to ultimate efficiency.

How many dose administration aid packs can the Alpaca UC or Blient blister packing robot produce?

Depending on the complexity of the individual patient packs, the Alpaca UC or Blient can produce 25 – 40 complete packs per hour.

How much space do I need to install an Alpaca UC or Blient blister packing robot?

Both robots require a minimal amount of space due to the small footprint. The Alpaca UC’s dimensions are 890 (W) mm x 590 (D) mm x 1996 (H) mm and the Blient’s dimensions are 1110 W x 730 D x 2000 H mm.  

How many canisters are supplied with the Alpaca UC or Blient?

The Alpaca UC has 45 Variable Canisters and 5 Universal Canisters. A half tablet UC is also available for order. The Blient comes with 88 Variable Canisters. The team at myPak Solutions will work with your pharmacy to identify the required number of canisters based on your medication complexities to ensure operational efficiency.

How many packed patients do I need to have to justify an Alpaca UC or Blient blister packing robot?

Each pharmacy has different pressures and requirements therefore the number of packs varies from pharmacy to pharmacy. Our ROI calculator will determine the benefits to your business based on a tailored solution.

Some current automation customers started at a lower starting point of 60 to 80 packs, with the intention to aggressively scale their DAA business. This is common where staff and space restrictions limit the ability to grow.

Other customers implemented at a higher starting point, where their goal was to improve overall operational and workflow efficiency aiming to reduce the DAA workspace and drive DAA volumes to new heights.

Contact the team at myPak Solutions to help you make a fully informed decision with all the inputs and outputs considered.