Accu-Chart Plus Healthcare Systems

What Accu-Chart Plus Healthcare Systems does

Accu-Chart Plus Healthcare Systems, Inc. is a privately held, founder-led U.S. healthcare technology company established in 1982 that designs, manufactures, and distributes unit dose medication packaging machines, barcode labeling systems, and adjacent pharmacy automation consumables. Its core technology centers on the iPack Rx Unit Dose Packager (featuring patented No Crush technology and inline barcode verification), the m:Print Bar Code Labeling Software (with AI-assisted 1-Click Print, DSCSA/JCAHO compliance, and MediSpan/Micromedex integration), and the patented Multi-Flag label system for multidose container identification. Supporting products span blister cutters, automatic feeders, thermal transfer barcode printers, deblistering machines, sterile compounding isolators (Germfree), anesthesia and crash carts, nurse workstations, and EPA/NSF-approved sanitization systems.

The company's revenue model combines one-time capital equipment sales with recurring consumables revenue (strip packaging materials, blister cards, thermal ribbons, Multi-Flag labels), subscription-based software licensing (m:Print with optional multi-location network deployment), and technical support services. A no-capital-expenditure supply contract option broadens accessibility for budget-constrained facilities. Go-to-market is sales-led with direct enterprise field sales associates and a direct e-commerce supply ordering portal, supplemented by founder-led convention speaking and industry referrals. The company serves 4,000+ hospitals, nursing homes, repackaging facilities, and pharmaceutical manufacturers across 10+ countries, including the United States, Mexico, Chile, Brazil, Peru, France, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Spain, from its headquarters in Brunswick, Ohio, with a Schaumburg mailing address.

Name

Accu-Chart Plus Healthcare Systems

Legal name

Accu-Chart Plus Health Care Systems, Inc.

Website

https://accuchart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Accu-Chart Plus Healthcare Systems, founded in 1982 and headquartered in Brunswick, Ohio, designs and distributes unit dose medication packaging machines, barcode labeling software, and pharmacy automation consumables to 4,000+ hospitals and nursing homes across 10+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing (3391), Packaging and Labeling Services (561910)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Unit-Dose & Compliance Packaging (Sachets, Strip Packs, Pill Organizers) (IMALAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medication Adherence, Packaging & Fulfillment Services (Blister/Unit-Dose) (HLAFALAJ), Pharmaceutical Labels & Patient Information Packaging (Labels, IFUs, Booklets) (IMALAIAK)

Keywords

• Unit dose packaging
• Barcode labeling software
• Pharmacy automation equipment
• Medication packaging machines
• Blister filling systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Schaumburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pharmaceutical Packaging Equipment Sales: Sale of unit dose packaging machines including iPack Rx, Cuttin Station, Fillin Station, Packin Station, and related equipment. One-time capital purchase with optional supply contracts.
2. Consumables and Supplies: Recurring revenue from strip packaging materials, barcode labels, blister cards, and thermal transfer ribbons. Ships within 1-2 business days with full inventory maintained.
3. Software Licensing: m:Print barcode labeling software with network option for multi-location deployment, Microsoft SQL Server backend, and remote pharmacist approval capabilities.
4. Technical Support Services: Technical support department with self-help troubleshooting tool, customer portal access for manuals and training videos. Support contact via phone option 6.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Accu-Chart Plus Healthcare Systems manufactures and sells medication unit dose packaging machines, barcode labeling software, and consumable supplies designed to prevent medication errors in hospital and long-term care pharmacies. The flagship iPack Rx Unit Dose Packager and m:Print barcode labeling software form the core offering, supported by blister filling systems, thermal transfer printers, deblistering equipment, sterile compounding isolators, hospital carts, and bedside scanning solutions served through direct sales to more than 4,000 healthcare facilities worldwide.

Product overview

Accu-Chart Plus Healthcare Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of medication packaging and dispensing solutions centered around unit dose packaging technology with barcode labeling capabilities. The core product is the iPack® Rx Unit Dose Packager, paired with the m:Print® Bar Code Labeling Software for DSCSA compliance. Supporting equipment includes the Cuttin Station™ blister cutter, Fillin Station™ automatic feeder, Packin Station™ automated blister filler (175 pills/minute), Sealin Station heat press, and Rollin Station for manual sealing. Barcode printing is supported by AccuPrint™ 600X and 300 thermal transfer printers. The Multi-Flag™ patented label system addresses multidose container identification. Additional products include deblistering machines (DeBlister-RX and Semi-Automatic Deblister-RX2), the Atomic Liquid Unit Dose machine, and various consumables. The company also distributes Germfree laminar flow hoods and isolators (VersaFlow, LFGI, horizontal/vertical models) for sterile compounding, Avalo emergency and anesthesia carts, CareLink nurse workstations with N-Sight fleet management, AccuTrack™ MedPass bedside scanning, dispensing cabinets, and Biomist sanitization systems. The portfolio serves acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and repackaging operations across 4,000+ facilities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Accu-Chart: Primary brand name for medication unit dose packaging machines, barcode labeling systems, and healthcare automation solutions.

Products and services

• iPack Rx Unit Dose Packager Tabletop unit dose packaging machine with patented No Crush technology that prevents pill crushing during packaging, featuring automatic barcode printing and inline verification for acute care hospitals, centralized facilities, institutional facilities, and repackaging facilities.
• m:Print Bar Code Labeling Software Barcode labeling software with DSCSA and JCAHO compliance, featuring AI-assisted 1-Click Print, auto-fill capabilities (Lot#, Expiration, GTIN, Serial #, BUD), and integration with MediSpan and Micromedex drug databases. Powers the iPack Rx packaging machine and is compatible with any barcode label printer.
• Packin Station Automated Blister Filling System Automated blister filling system filling up to 175 pills per minute, reducing labor expenses, with minimal training required and no capital expenditure option for budget-conscious facilities.
• Cuttin Station Blister Cutter Automatic blister cutter that eliminates manual cutting of blisters, processing up to 7,000 units per hour with touchscreen LED display and adjustable blister slit positions.
• Fillin Station Automatic Feeder Automatic feeding system for unit dose packaging operations with up to 1,500 tablet capacity, featuring patented non-mechanical design requiring no maintenance.
• Sealin Station Heat Press Heat press machine for consistent blister card sealing with platinum TRD temperature sensor, digital temperature and pressure display, and temperature range of 170F to 420F.
• Rollin Station Manual Blister Sealer Manual blister sealing station for pharmacies not requiring large-scale automation, compatible with 35, 25, or 31 count blisters and punch cards.
• AccuPrint 600X Thermal Transfer Printer Thermal transfer barcode label printer with 600 dpi resolution, 6 inches per second print speed, and 4.3 inch print width for pharmacy medication labeling.
• AccuPrint 300 Thermal Transfer Printer Low-cost thermal transfer barcode printer with 300 dpi resolution, 5 inches per second print speed, USB and Ethernet connectivity for small to medium volume labeling.
• AccuPack RX Bagger Packaging Machine Bagger packaging machine for vials, syringes, and kits, packaging and labeling up to 25 bags per minute with barcode text printing.
• DeBlister-RX Manual Deblistering Machine Manual medication deblistering machine that empties tablets and capsules from rejected blister packs at up to 20 blisters per minute.
• Semi-Automatic Deblister-RX2 Semi-automatic deblistering machine for small batches, recovering up to 40 blister packs per minute with one adjustable set of change parts.
• Atomic Liquid Unit Dose Packaging Machine Semi-automatic liquid unit dose packaging machine producing up to 450 cups per hour with Class A closure for hospitals upgrading from manual liquid dosing.
• VersaFlow Isolators Series Aseptic compounding isolator by Germfree providing laminar flow HEPA-filtered air for sterile IV compounding in hospital pharmacies, meeting USP 797 regulations.
• LFGI Series Containment Isolator Aseptic containment isolator by Germfree with dual HEPA filtration for operator and product protection against particles, dust, and aerosols during sterile compounding, designed for USP 800 hazardous drug handling compliance.
• Horizontal Laminar Flow Hoods Horizontal laminar flow work stations by Germfree meeting USP 797 and ISO 14644-1 Class 5/100 standards for sterile product handling in hospital pharmacies.
• Vertical Laminar Flow Hoods Vertical laminar flow cabinets by Germfree meeting USP 797 standards with HEPA-filtered air providing localized control for critical processes.
• AccuTrack MedPass Bedside Scanning System Barcode-based patient identification system ensuring the 5 Rights of medication administration: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Time, Right Route.
• CareLink Nurse Workstation Mobile computing workstation with N-Sight cloud-based fleet management for remote monitoring of point-of-care carts used by clinicians in hospital settings.
• M38E Point-of-Care Computing Cart Point-of-care computing cart by Capsa Healthcare with configurable medication drawers supporting hospital workflow and nursing efficiency.
• Dispensing Units Medication dispensing cabinets with individual drawer access, tiered access control, and remote wireless access capabilities for hospital pharmacies.
• Avalo Anesthesia Cart Hospital anesthesia cart with configurable drawer system, flexible dividers, and three locking system options for organizing medications and supplies.
• Avalo Emergency Cart Emergency/crash cart with breakaway locking handle for rapid access and stable maneuverability for code response situations.
• Avalo Pediatric Crash Cart Pediatric emergency cart with color-coded drawers for rapid identification of critical supplies during pediatric emergencies.
• Strip Packaging Materials Unit dose strip packaging materials including PM-500, PM-1500, PM-700, PM-1700 rolls and TTR ribbon for pharmacy operations. Ships within 1-2 business days.
• Unit Dose Blisters (35 Count) Premium 35-count unit dose blisters with moisture-resistant labels for consistent, high-performance packaging trusted by hospital and long-term care pharmacies.
• Biomist SS20 Power Sanitizing System Alcohol-based sanitizing and disinfecting system using penetrating mist technology for hospitals, pharmaceutical plants, and food processors; EPA and NSF approved, FDA registered.
• Multi-Flag Label Patented label designed to identify multidose containers and medication being removed, preventing medication errors from pharmacy to patient bedside, particularly for insulin identification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced insulin waste and saved more than $216,000 annually at Stony Brook University Hospital
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tim CloningercoreOthersFounder and president of Accu-Chart Plus Healthcare Systems. Key partner in developing first computerized unit dose packaging equipment with barcode printing capability in 1982. Behind some of the first bedside barcode scanning systems used by hospitals worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Omnicell: Omnicell is a leading provider of pharmacy and medication management automation solutions for hospitals and health systems, including central pharmacy automation, unit dose packaging, and bedside scanning — directly overlapping Accu-Chart's core offerings at a much larger scale.
• Swisslog Healthcare (now part of BD): Swisslog Healthcare offers hospital pharmacy automation including unit dose packaging (PillPick), medication management, and transport solutions — directly competing with Accu-Chart in inpatient and central pharmacy workflows.
• ScriptPro: ScriptPro provides pharmacy automation including robotic dispensing, unit dose packaging, and workflow software for hospitals and retail pharmacies — directly competing with Accu-Chart's unit dose packaging and barcode labeling systems.
• ARxIUM: ARxIUM offers pharmacy automation solutions including central pharmacy workflow, unit dose packaging, and IV compounding systems for hospitals — directly comparable to Accu-Chart's automated blister filling and unit dose packager products.
• Capsa Healthcare: Capsa Healthcare manufactures medication carts, nurse workstations (CareLink), and pharmacy automation; Accu-Chart distributes Capsa products, making Capsa both a supplier and a direct competitor in the medication cart/workstation space.
• Kirby Lester (Capsa Healthcare): Kirby Lester offers tablet counters and pharmacy automation devices used in hospital and retail pharmacies — competing with Accu-Chart's unit dose packaging and medication counting workflows.
• Talyst (now Swisslog Healthcare): Talyst provided pharmacy automation including unit dose packaging and barcode labeling for hospitals before being acquired by Swisslog; its product lines remain direct competitors to Accu-Chart's iPack Rx and m:Print.

Broad incumbents

• Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD): BD is a global medical technology giant with a Pyxis medication management franchise covering dispensing, packaging, and bedside scanning — overlapping with Accu-Chart's bedside medication safety offerings as part of a much broader portfolio.
• McKesson Corporation: McKesson is a pharmaceutical distributor and healthcare services company that also offers pharmacy automation, packaging, and compliance solutions — a broad incumbent adjacent to Accu-Chart's packaging and labeling niche.

Emerging players

• Aptar Pharma: Aptar Pharma is a global drug delivery and active material science solutions provider that develops dispensing, sealing, and closure solutions for pharmaceutical packaging — comparable to Accu-Chart's packaging/closure products though Aptar focuses on primary drug containers rather than repackaging workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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