Comprehensive Report on Middle East And Africa Pharmacy Automation Market by Knowledge Sourcing Intelligence
INTRODUCTION
The Middle East and
Africa Pharmacy Automation market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.20%
during the forecast period to reach a total market size of US$0.165 billion in
2022 from US$0.109 billion in 2016. Increasing healthcare expenditure is
driving the demand for pharmacy automation in the region in order to provide
improved service to a large patient base. For instance,
the UAE government invested in the private health sector and formed two
semi-centralized health authorities- Health of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) and Dubai
Health Authority (DHA)- solely controlled by MOH (Ministry of Health) in
terms of licensing and controlling healthcare organizations and institutions
and its professional practitioners.
All these factors are propelling the growth
of the pharmacy automation market in the region significantly. Market Research is done by
the knowledge sourcing industry due to the huge scope with the respective
industry.
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BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS
The Middle East
and Africa pharmacy automation market is a consolidated one that involves the top
few players accounting for the major market share. Because of intense
competition among pharmacy automation solution providers, switching costs from
one supplier to another is low. The substitute for pharmacy automation is
pharmacists. The companies are using robotics solutions in order to eliminate
human errors and improve productivity. Established players are focusing on
strategic moves such as product launch, acquiring other companies, and getting
into partnerships and agreements to increase their distribution channels for
automation solutions. Omnicell has implemented its robotic dispensing systems
in Rashid and Dubai hospitals so as to reduce the long waiting period for the receiving of medicines and thus increase patient satisfaction.
MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA (MEA) PHARMACY
AUTOMATION MARKET BY COUNTRY
The Middle East and Africa (MEA) pharmacy automation
market are further segmented by countries like the UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and
others. UAE and Saudi Arabia Pharmacy Automation markets will witness a
significant growth owing to a rising aging population and high demand for
quality healthcare services and solutions. Rising number of foreign patients
entering these countries owing to lower yet quality healthcare costs as
compared to that in the U.S. and/or Europe further bolsters the demand for
pharmacy automation solutions in the region. High investment in R&D to
develop innovative robot systems for dispensing medicines will propel the
growth of the country’s pharmacy automation market during the forecast
period.
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UAE
UAE Pharmacy automation market is projected to witness a CAGR of XX% during the forecast
period, reaching a total market size of US$XX.XX billion in 2022 from US$XX.XX
billion in 2016. The country is currently experiencing a rise
in geriatric population and incidences of chronic diseases. This has led
to a rapid increase in the demand for quality healthcare solutions and services
in UAE owing to rising purchasing power. According to the World Bank Data,
the percentage of the total population aged 65 and above in the UAE rose from 0.811%
in 2011 to 1.084% in 2016. The UAE government is also investing heavily in
R&D and innovative healthcare solutions and services in order to provide
advanced healthcare solutions to patients while reducing human errors
in dispensing medicine and waiting time.
In January 2017,
the UAE launched its first robot pharmacy at Rashid Hospital which involves
robots dispensing prescribed medication to patients. In August 2017, the Dubai
Health Authority (DHA) inaugurated the first-of-its-kind smart pharmacy with a
robot for dispensing and prescribing medication in Dubai hospital. The booming medical tourism industry in the UAE will continue to boost the demand for
pharmacy automation in the country. According to DHA, Dubai generated
over Dh1.4 billion in 2016 from this sector with a 9.5% growth in the
number of foreign patients over the previous year.
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