Oral Solid Unit Dose Pill Packing Machine: Complete Packaging System

MPI’s Auto-Print® Unit Dose Packaging System is a complete primary packaging and barcoding solution for oral solid medications. This durable, high-performance system simplifies maintenance and operation, helping pharmacies decrease costs, increase efficiency, and reduce medication errors.

How it Works: Pill Packer in Action

This machine packages and barcodes tablets or capsules at a speed of up to 60 packages per minute. Using MPI-certified packaging materials designed specifically for MPI’s Auto-Print®, the multi-layered composition of these consumable materials combined with a built-in low sealing temperature process assures that all medication will be adequately protected from external environmental effects such as light or moisture. This machine provides a clear, legible print of all medication information including a scannable barcode.

The materials and manufacturing processes are FDA-registered, food grade, and meet USP Class A and B standards for medication packaging. As per U.S. Pharmacopeia guidelines, a one-year beyond-use date (BUD) or the product’s remaining expiration date, whichever is shorter, can be applied.

Decrease Costs & Increase Production Line Efficiency

Packaging bulk medication into unit dose is more cost-effective than buying products pre-packaged from the manufacturer. The high speed of 60 packages per minute eliminates the need for manual packaging and sorting, thus freeing up pharmacy staff to focus on other tasks. Accurate inventory control and maintenance of stock levels can be maintained through the use of Pak-EDGE® software.

Reduce Error

The Auto-Print® machine is an excellent choice to reduce or eliminate medication errors for many reasons such as:

 

• Barcode and Scan Check: Scanning bulk bottle before packaging verifies the proper drug.
• Barcode Verifier: Scanning each package after packaging the unit dose container assures that the barcode can be accurately scanned at the bedside.
• Tall-Man Lettering: Helps reduce “look alike, sounds alike” errors.
• Colored Materials: 6 different colors of Auto-Print SUPERCEL® are available for color-coding of expiration dates and controlled medications.
• Product Recall: In the event of a product recall,  Pak-EDGE software can easily trace the packaged product, allowing the pharmacist to take immediate corrective action to remove the medication from inventory.
• Unit Dose Improves Patient Safety: Taking large quantities of medication from manufacturers in pill bottles and dividing them into individually packaged doses improves safety, and better adheres to prescribed dosages.

MPI Exclusive Materials

MPI has developed three distinct MPI-certified consumable materials for exclusive use in MPI’s Auto-Print original packaging system to create the unit dose package.

• Auto-Print SUPERTHERM® Thermal Paper: Smudge-free, fade-resistant material allows for direct thermal printing.
• Auto-Print SUPERCEL® Film: Provides clear visibility of medication, also available in six other colors for identification of controlled medications or color coding medications by expiration date.
• Auto-Print SUPERFOIL®: Opaque for medications with short shelf lives or sensitive to moisture and light.

Direct Thermal Printing:

• Proprietary to MPI’s Auto-Print system, prints barcode and medication information directly on the SUPERTHERM® side.
• Smudge-free and fade-resistant for easy scanning and compliance for repackaging of medication.

Technical Specifications

Size: 36″ L x 15″ W x 14″ H

Weight: 65 lbs.

Power: 115 VAC 60 Hz, 320 VA or 230 VAC 50 Hz, 320 VA

Sealing Temp: 200°F, no degradation to medication, no fumes

Safety: CE, NRTL (MET) US, C. Includes safety reverse switch and clear protective guard with safety interlock. All moving parts are guarded. Circuit breakers on all circuits and a separate power supply for the thermal printer

Hardware Requirements: Computer with Windows® 10 or higher operating system, 10 GB hard drive space, 8 GB RAM, available USB ports, desktop or network printer for reports, Internet access

Material Requirements: Requires the use of MPI-authorized disposable materials

Space Requirements: Sturdy and level countertop, height between 28″ and 36″ for comfortable working conditions. Clearance above the counter should be 18″ to 24″. Minimum depth of 18″ with 4′ to 5′ minimum counter space in length.

Electronic Components: The Auto-Print requires two 120V outlets. Allow additional room and electrical outlets for your computer.

Barcodes Supported: All linear and 2D barcodes are supported.

Chutes/Disks: The Auto-Print ships standard with two pill chute sizes (1″ Large and 5/8″ Small) and two feed disk sizes (Round/Tablet 1″ and Oblong/Capsule 1″) — for standard-size tablets and capsules. Additional pill chutes and feed disks are available for purchase to accommodate non-standard-size tablets and capsules.

Variable Length Option: The optional variable length feature adds the capability to change the package length as needed. Standard available choices for variable length packages include 1″, 1 1/8″, 1 1/4″, 1 3/8″, 1 1/2″, 1 7/8″, 2 1/4″.

Barcode Verifier Option: The optional barcode verifier automatically scans each package as a final check after the packaging of the unit dose container is completed to ensure that the barcode can be accurately scanned at the bedside. If an unreadable barcode is detected the system will pause to allow the user to retry or remove the package from production.

Pak-EDGE® UD Barcode Labeling Software

The Auto-Print® is powered by MPI’s exclusive Pak-EDGE® Windows®-based software with optional access to First Databank drug data, imprints, and images library. The unit dose packages are capable of accommodating all linear, 2D, and GS1 barcodes. The software allows for an unlimited number of barcode configurations, which typically include:

• Product NDC code
• Local expiration date
• Date packaged

Upgrade Your Auto-Print®: Bulk Oral Solid Medication Packaging

The Auto-Print® Express 90 Unit Dose Packaging System is MPI’s next-generation packaging system for oral solid medications which packages up to ninety (90) unit dose packages per minute. The system is an ideal solution for pharmacies that have an increased need for automation to meet high-volume packaging needs with speedy delivery time. 

MPI’s Commitment to Innovation

MPI continually stays abreast of changes in packaging technology, standards, and guidelines and employs the highest standards of excellence to develop and deliver high-quality, reliable products. Recent product advancements have been incorporated into the Auto-Print® such as a higher quality printer, new digital heater, and a more powerful processor. Our pharmaceutical products comprise the most current features and functionality that contribute to saving patient lives through error-free medication packaging.