Independent technology decisions for hospital pharmacy and medication management
Selecting technology for hospital pharmacy and medication management is more than a technical or procurement decision. It affects medication safety, clinical workflows, staffing, digital integration, investment requirements and the hospital’s future operating model.
Whether an initiative originates from hospital pharmacy, hospital management or IT, successful technology decisions require a shared understanding of medication processes and the organisation’s strategic objectives.
GPP Support helps hospitals translate these objectives into independent, evidence-based technology and procurement decisions. We combine specialist hospital pharmacy expertise with practical experience in automation, digitalisation, business case development and implementation — always independently of technology suppliers.
From requirements to the right solution
Technology selection should start with the future medication process, not with a product catalogue.
GPP Support helps hospitals define what their medication processes, healthcare professionals and organisation need before evaluating technologies and suppliers. We consider the complete medication pathway, from prescribing and pharmacy preparation to distribution, administration and monitoring.
Our support can include:
- Medication process and requirements analysis — identifying current challenges, future workflows and the needs of pharmacy, nursing, medical staff, IT and hospital management.
- Future operating model development — exploring centralised, decentralised and hybrid medication-management approaches.
- Technology and market assessment — identifying suitable solutions and evaluating their fit with the intended processes and existing infrastructure.
- Business case and value assessment — evaluating investment, operating costs, workforce implications, medication safety and expected benefits.
- Reference visits and market dialogue — learning from practical implementations and engaging with potential suppliers before formal procurement.
The result is a clear, shared foundation for technology evaluation and investment decisions.
Independent and vendor-neutral decision support
Choosing the right medication-management technology requires more than comparing technical specifications or supplier proposals. Different solutions come with different assumptions about workflows, integration, capacity, flexibility and long-term operating costs.
GPP Support provides independent, vendor-neutral advice throughout the evaluation and selection process. We have extensive knowledge of the hospital pharmacy technology market, combined with practical experience of how these solutions perform in real hospital environments.
Our role is to challenge assumptions, identify opportunities and risks, and make the implications of alternative solutions transparent. We consider not only technical capabilities, but also organisational feasibility, interoperability, medication safety and long-term sustainability.
This enables hospitals to make well-informed decisions based on their own objectives and requirements, rather than on the capabilities or commercial interests of individual technology suppliers.
From technology assessment to procurement
GPP Support supports hospitals throughout the technology assessment and procurement process, from initial market exploration to supplier selection and contracting. Depending on the project’s needs, we can advise on specific decisions or manage the complete procurement process.
Our support can include:
- Current-state assessment — analysing existing medication processes, workflows, volumes, infrastructure and operational challenges.
- Market exploration and technology comparison — identifying relevant suppliers, technologies and alternative solution architectures.
- Requirements and tender documentation — translating clinical, pharmaceutical, technical and organisational needs into clear, measurable and verifiable requirements.
- Supplier and solution evaluation — developing evaluation criteria, assessing proposals, facilitating demonstrations and supporting clarification rounds.
- Business case and total cost of ownership — comparing investment, operating costs, staffing implications, expected benefits and long-term financial sustainability.
- Tender and procurement management — coordinating the procurement process, supporting transparent decision-making and assisting with supplier selection and contracting.
- Transition to implementation — ensuring that procurement decisions, contractual agreements and implementation planning form a coherent basis for the next project phase.
Our approach combines structured procurement methods with specialist knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations, helping hospitals select solutions that are both technically appropriate and practically achievable.
Technology areas we work with
Modern hospital medication management increasingly relies on interconnected technologies, automation and digital systems. GPP Support evaluates these solutions within the context of the complete medication pathway and the hospital’s future operating model.
Our expertise covers:
- Unit Dose dispensing and patient-specific medication distribution — automated repackaging, dispensing, picking and patient-specific medication preparation.
- Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) — decentralised medication storage, dispensing and inventory management at ward level.
- Central pharmacy automation and storage systems — automated storage, picking, inventory management and internal distribution.
- Medication-management software and digital workflows — systems supporting medication logistics, traceability and process coordination.
- Electronic prescribing and clinical decision support — digital prescribing workflows and integration with medication-management processes.
- Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) — bedside verification, traceability and safer medication administration.
- Interoperability and system integration — connecting Electronic Health Records (EHRs), pharmacy information systems, automation platforms and medication-management software.
- Robotics and automated internal logistics — autonomous transport solutions and automated medication distribution within hospitals.
- Emerging pharmaceutical technologies — including 3D printing of personalised medicines and other innovations in hospital pharmacy.
Rather than assessing these technologies in isolation, GPP Support examines how they interact within centralised, decentralised or hybrid medication-management architectures.
The objective is to support a coherent, future-proof Closed Loop Medication Management (CLMM) approach that connects technology, healthcare professionals and medication safety.
Selected project experience
Our experience in technology assessment and procurement covers university hospitals, hospital groups and hospital pharmacies across Europe. Projects range from initial technology assessments and investment decisions to complex procurement procedures and the preparation of implementation programmes.
University hospital, Germany
Independent assessment and procurement support for Unit Dose dispensing and central pharmacy automation, including requirements definition, technology comparison, supplier evaluation and investment considerations.
Regional hospital group, Germany
Development and evaluation of a future Closed Loop Medication Management architecture, combining centralised Unit Dose dispensing, decentralised medication storage and dispensing, and digital integration across multiple hospital sites.
Hospital pharmacy, Germany
Assessment and procurement support for automated medication storage and picking systems, including supplier comparison, operational capacity assessment, investment evaluation and transition planning.
European hospital projects
Independent market assessments, reference visits, technology evaluations and business case development for Unit Dose systems, Automated Dispensing Cabinets and integrated medication-management solutions. These projects support hospitals in making informed decisions about technologies, workflows and long-term operational models.
Discuss your technology decision
Considering new technology for your hospital pharmacy, exploring automation opportunities or preparing a procurement process?
Whether you are a hospital pharmacist, hospital executive or IT professional, GPP Support can help you explore your options, challenge assumptions and identify a practical way forward.
Let’s discuss your challenge and see how independent expertise can support your next steps.
