BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) announced today, September 23, 2025, a significant pharmacy automation partnership with Henry Ford Health. This collaboration aims to develop the "health system pharmacy of the future," with an initial focus on implementing a robotic solution that will allow patients to pick up select prescriptions 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This initiative represents a first-of-its-kind collaboration in the U.S. for BD in this specific application.
The partnership will leverage the BD Rowa™ Vmax, a sophisticated pharmacy automation robot renowned for its high-speed, modular, high-capacity robotic storage system that automates medication storage and dispensing. The initial deployment will enhance prescription retrieval processes at Henry Ford Health's hospital-based community pharmacies located in Southeast and Central Michigan. This move is part of Henry Ford Health's commitment to innovation and patient-centered care.
This collaboration is expected to revolutionize medication storage and prescription delivery, offering patients enhanced access to their medications. For Henry Ford Health, the automation will free up pharmacy teams to focus on high-impact, patient-centered work, advancing their vision for a High Value Pharmacy Enterprise. BD views this partnership as a key step in supporting Henry Ford Health's vision and anticipates further collaborations to advance hospital and community pharmacy operations.
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