Parata Systems

What Parata Systems does

Parata Systems, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, is a pharmacy automation company that designs, manufactures, and sells robotic dispensing systems, pouch and blister medication-adherence packaging equipment, central fill solutions, controlled-substance management systems, will-call automation, inventory management, and pharmacy workflow software. Its product portfolio spans the Max and Max 2 family of high-speed robotic vial fillers (including Max+, Max Flex, Max Chute, Mini, Express, and RDS variants), the PASS pouch packager suite (PASS 36, 208, 300VP, 576VP) with PASS Safe Loader and PASS Ware software, the ATP 2 and ATP 2 Duo systems that combine pouch and blister capabilities, the SmartCardRx multi-dose blister system, and SynMed blister card filling systems (SynMed Assist, Ultra, XF) acquired from Synergy Medical. Supporting technologies include the Beacon smart-canister inventory system, InspectRx image-based verification, Parata Perl inspection, DeliverRx will-call, and the Pivot workflow platform — anchored by an extensive patent portfolio covering more than 60 US patents on the Max system alone, plus patent families across all major product lines in the US, Canada, and Europe.

The company serves retail pharmacies, long-term care pharmacies, health systems, Department of Defense pharmacies, and nutraceutical manufacturers through an enterprise field sales motion supported by an RFP process and inside sales for SMB customers. Revenue derives from capital-equipment hardware sales, recurring service and support contracts, and software subscriptions, with multi-year contracts and pricing disclosed only via custom quotes. The combined installed base exceeds 6,000 systems across approximately 4,000 pharmacies globally, with a documented operational footprint including a Canadian office in Longueuil, Quebec. In September 2024, Parata was acquired by Becton Dickinson (BD) and now operates as a subsidiary within BD's medication management solutions portfolio under the BD-Parata brand, with CEO Rob Kill and COO Rocco Volpe leading the business.

Name

Parata Systems

Legal name

Parata Systems, LLC

Website

http://www.parata.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Parata Systems is a Durham, NC-based pharmacy automation company offering robotic vial filling, pouch and blister adherence packaging, and workflow software to retail, long-term care, health system, and DoD pharmacies globally; it operates as a Becton Dickinson subsidiary following a September 2024 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmacy Automation

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmacy Information Systems (PIS) & Dispensing Workflow (HLACAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Primary Pharmaceutical Packaging (Blister Packs, Bottles, Vials, Ampoules) (IMALAIAA)

Keywords

• Pharmacy automation
• Adherence packaging
• Vial filling systems
• Central fill pharmacy
• Medication management

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pharmacy Automation Hardware Sales: Sale of automated pharmacy dispensing systems including robotic vial fillers, pouch packagers, blister card systems, and related equipment
2. Support and Service Contracts: Ongoing customer service, technical support, and maintenance contracts for installed automation systems
3. Software Solutions: Workflow software, inventory management, and related software solutions for pharmacy automation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Parata Systems designs, manufactures, and supports pharmacy automation hardware and software for retail, long-term care, health-system, and government pharmacies. Its product lines include high-speed automated vial filling, adherence packaging (pouch and blister), central fill solutions, inventory management, controlled substance management, will-call, and inspection software for pharmacy back-of-house operations.

Product overview

Parata Systems offers the most comprehensive, scalable pharmacy automation portfolio in the industry, encompassing pouch and blister medication adherence packaging, high-speed automated robotic dispensing technologies, and pharmacy workflow solutions. The portfolio is organized around three primary pillars: (1) the Parata PASS Suite and ATP Series for adherence packaging (including PASS 36, 208, 300VP, 576VP packagers, PASS Safe Loader, ATP 2 Duo, and ATP 2 Pouch Packager); (2) Max/Mini robotic vial filling systems for high-volume prescription dispensing; and (3) SynMed and TCGRx products from the Synergy Medical acquisition for blister packaging and workflow management. Supporting solutions include Central Fill, Will Call, Controlled Substance Management, Workflow Software, Inventory Management, and inspection technologies like InspectRx and Parata Perl. The combined company has installed over 6,000 systems across approximately 4,000 pharmacies globally, serving retail pharmacies, long-term care facilities, health systems, and Department of Defense pharmacies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PASS (Patient Adherence Strip System): Pouch medication adherence packaging system that dispenses all a patient's meds in easy-to-open pouches clearly marked with day, date, and time of dose
• ATP / ATP 2 / ATP 2 Duo
• Max / Max 2 / Max+ / Max Flex / Max Chute
• InspectRx
• SmartCardRx
• SynMed (Synergy Medical Technology)
• Perl
• Beacon
• DeliverRx
• TCGRx
• Pivot

Products and services

• Parata PASS Suite Automated adherence pouch packaging suite (models include PASS 36, PASS 208, PASS 300VP, and PASS 576VP) that fills, seals, and labels patient-specific multi-dose pouches for retail and long-term care pharmacies.
• Max Vial Filling System High-speed automated vial filling system that counts, fills, and caps prescription vials for high-volume retail and central fill pharmacy operations.
• ATP 2 Duo System Automated tablet packager designed for unit-dose and multi-dose oral solid packaging in pharmacy operations.
• Parata Central Fill Solutions Central fill pharmacy automation solution that combines high-speed vial filling, adherence packaging, and orchestration software to serve multi-site retail or health-system pharmacies from a single fulfillment hub.
• SynMed Adherence Packaging Lines (Ultra, XF, Assist) Blister and adherence packaging product line including SynMed Ultra, XF, and Assist models, serving multi-dose card packaging needs for long-term care and retail pharmacy operators.
• InspectRx Pharmacy inspection and verification software that uses vision-based checks to validate filled vials, pouches, and blister cards before they leave the pharmacy.
• Beacon Pharmacy inventory management software that tracks stock levels, expiration, and replenishment for pharmacy back-of-house operations.
• DeliverRx Will-call and prescription pickup management software that organizes filled prescriptions awaiting patient pickup at the pharmacy counter.
• Pivot Controlled substance management software that supports auditing, reconciliation, and diversion prevention for pharmacy controlled-substance inventories.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces hospital readmission rates from >25% to 3%
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2024BD acquired Parata Systems in September 2024 as part of strategic consolidation in the pharmacy automation market. BD is a major global medical technology company, and the acquisition positions Parata within BD's broader medication management solutions portfolio. The Parata brand continues to operate with its logo showing 'BD-Parata'.
• Synergy MedicalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2021Parata acquired Synergy Medical in July 2021, expanding its portfolio of pharmacy automation solutions to include Synergy Medical's blister card filling technology and automation systems. Synergy Medical continues to operate as a brand from Longueuil, Quebec, with Jean Boutin as President. The combined entity has installed over 6,000 systems across approximately 4,000 pharmacies globally.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• McKesson: Major pharmaceutical distributor and healthcare services company; while not a direct automation manufacturer, McKesson's enterprise pharmacy customers and broader medication-management services make it an adjacent incumbent shaping purchasing decisions for Parata's target market.
• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): Global medical technology conglomerate that acquired Parata Systems in September 2024; BD's broader medication-management portfolio (including Pyxis and BD Cato) overlaps with Parata's dispensing and workflow offerings at a more diversified, enterprise scale.

Direct peers

• ScriptPro: U.S. pharmacy robotics company specializing in robotic dispensing, SP Central fill, and adherence packaging systems; competes directly with Parata in retail and ambulatory pharmacy automation.
• ARxIUM: Pharmacy automation provider (formed from the merger of Kirby Lester and Talyst) offering vial filling, unit-dose packaging, and workflow software; competes head-to-head with Parata's Max and PASS product lines across hospital and retail pharmacy.
• Innovation Associates: Pharmacy automation vendor offering robotic dispensing, adherence packaging, and central fill solutions to retail, hospital, and mail-order pharmacies — a direct functional peer to Parata's robotic and packaging platforms.
• Yuyama: Japanese manufacturer of pharmacy automation equipment including tablet/capsule counters, vial fillers, and packaging systems; a global competitor to Parata's Max and PASS product families, particularly outside North America.
• Capsa Healthcare: Provider of medication management and pharmacy automation solutions including Kirby Lester counters and NexsysADC technologies; competes with Parata in pharmacy workflow and dispensing automation.
• TouchPoint Medical: Manufacturer of pharmacy and medication management automation including will-call, storage, and dispensing solutions; overlaps with Parata's will-call and inventory management product lines.
• Omnicell: Public company and one of the largest U.S. pharmacy automation vendors, offering robotic dispensing, central fill, adherence packaging, and inventory management solutions to retail, hospital, and long-term care pharmacies — directly competitive with Parata's core portfolio.

Emerging players

• Kiro Oncology: Specialty pharmacy automation company focused on oncology and infusion pharmacy compounding/dispensing workflows; an emerging player with partial overlap to Parata's controlled substance management and vial-filling capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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