BD Rowa :: Pharmacy Automation & Dispensing Robots

BD Rowa (formerly Rowa Automatisierungssysteme) is a leading global provider of pharmacy automation and dispensing robots. Founded in 1996 in Kelberg, Germany, the company was acquired by BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) and now operates as BD Rowa™. It is one of the most experienced and successful players in the pharmacy robotics sector, with over 15,000 dispensing robots installed across 60 countries and more than 25 years of expertise. The company specializes in fully automated storage, retrieval, and dispensing systems for retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and pharmaceutical wholesalers.

BD Rowa™ focuses on helping pharmacies increase efficiency, reduce errors, free up staff time for patient counseling, and modernize operations through intelligent automation. All systems are developed, engineered, and manufactured in Germany, with a strong emphasis on reliability (claimed 99.9% uptime), customization, and long-term support.

Key Robot-Based Products:

• BD Rowa™ Vmax: The flagship high-performance dispensing robot. This fully automated storage and retrieval system can hold thousands of medication packages and dispense them at high speed with excellent accuracy. It is highly customizable and suitable for both large hospital pharmacies and high-volume retail pharmacies.
• BD Rowa™ EasyLoad: An innovative automated loading system that significantly reduces manual stocking effort. Medications are automatically scanned and stored, minimizing staff workload.
• Refrigerated Solutions: Specialized versions of the Rowa robots for temperature-controlled storage of sensitive medications.
• Pouch Packaging & Digital Solutions: Integrated systems for automated blister/pouch packaging and digital front-end solutions (e.g., digital shop windows) that complement the robotic backend.

BD Rowa™ systems use advanced robotics, conveyor technology, barcode scanning, and software integration with pharmacy management systems. They automate the entire process from goods receipt to dispensing, dramatically reducing picking errors and allowing pharmacists to focus more on clinical services and patient care. The company has installed systems in a wide variety of settings, from small community pharmacies to large hospital and wholesale operations.