CORONA, Calif., July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AVT, Inc. (OTC
Markets: AVTC) (www.autoretail.com), a leader in automated
retailing, micro-stores, custom vending machines and kiosks,
commented today on the increased interest in their automated
medicine dispensing systems, which can be used by hospitals, doctor
offices, pharmacies, alternative heath clinics and marijuana
dispensaries. AVT's newly designed systems provide for the
automated dispensing and secure storage of medicines and regulated
products.
"We are getting inquiries about our automated medicine
dispensing systems from across the nation," James Winsor, CEO of AVT said. "Our newest
systems have been engineered to have a UL safe rating that meets or
exceeds state requirements, a multi-point interior locking system,
a double-walled design for additional protection, plus intrusion
alert with motion sensor activation," he added. "However, we are
the manufacturer. Our systems are built for and sold by our client
partners, and we direct all sales inquires to them, as
appropriate."
According to Pharmacy Times, the pharmacy automation systems
market is expected to grow to $7.8
billion by 2018, having been valued at 4.7 billion globally
in 2011. This market gain of over 65% does not include figures for
the rapidly growing legal marijuana industry, which according to
CNBC, could grow to $10.2
billion.
An article in Pharmacy Purchasing and Products stated that the
growth in the Automated Dispensing Systems market is not
surprising, considering they provide "Improved medication security,
robust tracking capabilities and inventory control, and fewer
dispensing errors compared with manual systems."
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recently
recommended using automated medicine dispensing systems. "It is
apparent that the use of this technology will decrease medication
errors," they reported. "Technological solutions will continue to
emerge with efforts to improve safety and quality in all aspects
healthcare delivery."
Winsor is optimistic about the growing demand for automated
dispensing systems. "Our expertise in this market is second to
none, and as we continue to innovate and refine our systems, we
will further secure our role as a key player in the rapidly growing
healthcare and legal marijuana industries."
For more information on AVT or their custom vending machines,
call (877) 424-3663, or visit: www.autoretail.com.
SOURCE AVT, Inc.