FAQ's
This section is designed to provide quick answers to some of the questions most often asked about the Yuyama line of pharmacy automation equipment.
The questions under the headings are just a representative sample of what we routinely answer.
How does it contribute to keeping patient information safe? (Click Here)
Yuyama machines only use Direct Thermal printers so there are no ink ribbons that require safe disposal.
How fast are Yuyama robots compared with competitors? (Click Here)
While we are primarily concerned with safety, accuracy, quality, and customer satisfaction, we are also proud to say our robots are the fastest vial filling robots on the market. Yuyama uses no noisy air compressors, no inaccurate "universal" drug cassettes, or older technology. Yuyama prides itself on superior customer service, safety, and innovation.
How accurate is the machine? (Click Here)
At about 99.9% accuracy, the Yuyama is considerably more accurate than a human. Among the most accurate methods of filling prescriptions, Yuyama automation contains various safety checks and safety features and is virtually error free. Because of the various safety checks and counting accuracy, a Yuyama machine also remarkably improves inventory accuracy.
How safe is it to use? (Click Here)
Yuyama's barcode technology ensures accuracy when filling drug cassettes or grabbing filled vials. Yuyama machines use multiple safety checks at each step of use to reduce possibility of error. Yuyama EV-120 and EV-220 are UL and MET listed with nationally recognized safety standards.
What are the time savings? (Click Here)
For a pharmacy that fills 500 oral solid scripts a day, the EV-120 saves over 9 labor hours per day. For a pharmacy that fills 800 oral solid scripts a day, the EV-220 saves about 19 ½ labor hours a day.
Is it difficult to load vials in a Yuyama? (Click Here)
No, it is actually the easiest and most user-friendly system on the market. With our random-load vial bin design, you can dump a box of vials directly into the machines vial bin. No need to load hundreds of vials one by one.
Can Yuyama integrate with existing pharmacy management software? (Click Here)
Yuyama is able to interface through HL7 and TCP/IP network communications with ease. We can integrate with any workflow and pharmacy management software.Yuyama automation is compatible with AutoMed Efficiency WorkPath. It is also compatible with QS/1 and PDX software.
Are there any medications it can’t handle? (Click Here)
Yuyama does not have a drug exclusion list of drugs it cannot dispense. Our machines can handle virtually all sizes and shapes of oral solids, including large, small, odd-shaped, or chalky tablets. Unlike competing products, Yuyama can even handle hard to dispense drugs like Levoxyl, Metformin, Polyviflor, Trazodone, alprazolam 2 mg, and Tylenol 3.
Is it difficult to fill drug cassettes in a Yuyama? (Click Here)
No, it is actually the easiest and most user-friendly system on the market. With our random-load vial bin design, you can dump a box of vials directly into the machines vial bin. No need to load hundreds of vials one by one.
What are the steps to add a new drug to a Yuyama machine? (Click Here)
The process is simple. First, access our website and order new cassettes by searching by NDC or drug name. New cassettes arrive within 5 business days, although we average about 3 days. Upon receiving cassettes, enter new NDC, drug name, fill quantity, lot #, expiration date, and pharmacists initials into machine. Newly ordered cassettes can be traced via our website under the "check status" feature.
How does a Yuyama robot bring happiness to a pharmacy? (Click Here)
Having a Yuyama robot in a pharmacy improves pharmacy staff morale by automating low level tasks like pill counting and vial labeling. Pharmacy staff is able to spend more time consulting with customers and less time counting pills. This makes customers happier too.
What kind of pharmacies do Yuyama robots do well in? (Click Here)
Retail Pharmacies, University Pharmacies, Supermarkets, Wholesalers, Prisons, Central Fill, Mail Order, Tele-pharmacy, Government, Department of Defense, Long Term Care, Assisted Living, and Hospitals to name a few. Yuyama can also custom make automation to fit your specific needs.
What is the percentage of daily prescriptions a Yuyama can fill? (Click Here)
The EV-120 fills 40%-50% of countable oral solid prescriptions. The EV-220 can fill 50%-65% of countable oral solid prescriptions. These numbers may change depending on which drugs are in the machine and countable oral solid script volume.
What is the typical daily volume of a pharmacy with Yuyama automation? (Click Here)
Yuyama vial filling machines are ideal for pharmacies with anywhere from 100 to 1000+ scripts a day. Whatever your volume is, we have a solution.
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Yuyama automated pharmaceutical equipment will dramatically improve service and the efficiency of your pharmacy. As the world’s largest pharmaceutical automation company, Yuyama offers equipment, resources and experience to meet its customer’s needs.
Pharmacy Automation Systems, LLC is pleased to be the USA distributor of choice for the Yuyama line of automated pharmaceutical equipment.
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Pharmacy Automation Systems, LLC
8790 66th Court North
Pinellas Park Florida 33782
Phone: 1-800-448-8768
Email: info@pas-yuyama.com
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