R.U.I — dispensing robot inventory management for UK pharmacies

Robotics User Interface

See inside your dispensing robot.

R.U.I gives pharmacies and hospitals full visibility of every pack inside their robot. Track stock, flag expiry dates, manage dispensing queues and reorder, all from one platform.

R.U.IRobot User Interface
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Dashboard
Search
Inventory
Queue
Robot
Log
Labels
Settings
Dashboard
Overview of your pharmacy robot system
77
Medications
2
Low stock
3,190
Total packs
0m
Queue
Recent Activity
Paracetamol dispensed
1 unit · 11:04
Dispensing Queue
StatusProcessing
Failed today1
System Alerts
RobotOnline
Issues1 failed
Analytics
Dispensing
351
Success
99%
Peak
17:00

Robots are fast.
But they do not tell you enough.

Most dispensing robots do not show what stock is inside them. BD Rowa's ARIM system once offered inventory visibility, but it was discontinued. R.U.I brings that capability back, and goes further. Real-time stock levels, expiry tracking, dispensing queue control, analytics and remote access from any device.

See the platform in action.

Four screens that show how R.U.I gives you full control of your dispensing robot.

Inventory Search
Find any medicine in seconds.
Search by drug name, active ingredient, brand or generic. R.U.I shows every pack inside the robot with stock levels, batch numbers and dispense buttons. One click to dispense.
  • Search branded and generic simultaneously
  • See stock count per item in real time
  • Low stock flagged automatically
  • One-click dispense from search results
Search Inventory
Find medications, search shows both generic and branded versions
paracetamol
Showing 77 of 77 items
Paracetamol TabletsGeneric
500mg · Generic Pharma · 100 tablets
In StockStock: 150Dispense
Panadol TabletsBrand
500mg · GSK · 24 tablets
In StockStock: 75Dispense
Calpol TabletsBrand
500mg · Johnson & Johnson · 16 tablets
In StockStock: 45Dispense
Ibuprofen CapsulesGeneric
400mg · Teva · 30 capsules
Low StockStock: 3Dispense
Dispensing Queue
Watch your robot work in real time.
See what is queued, what is processing and what has completed. Pause the queue, clear completed items or trigger a bulk dispense. Every action is logged for your audit trail.
  • Live processing status with progress bars
  • Pause, resume and manage the queue
  • Bulk dispense multiple items at once
  • Failed items flagged for manual review
Dispensing Queue
Manage and monitor medication dispensing operations
0
Queued
1
Processing
3
Completed
0m
Wait Time
Currently Dispensing
Atorvastatin 20mg
Dispensing medication...
2 units
0:42.3
Queue Items (3)
1
Paracetamol Tablets
1 unitsCompleted
Slot: A-1
2
Atorvastatin 20mg
2 unitsDispensing
Slot: B-3
3
Omeprazole 20mg
1 unitsQueued
Slot: C-2
Inventory Management
Add, scan and upload stock.
Scan a barcode to add a single item or upload a CSV to load hundreds. Quick actions give you one-click access to low stock alerts, inventory reports and scheduled stock counts.
  • Barcode scanner integration
  • Bulk CSV upload for large stock loads
  • Quick actions for common tasks
  • Export inventory reports on demand
Inventory Management
Add new stock and manage existing inventory
Add New Stock
Barcode Scanner
Scan or enter barcode
Product Name
Batch Number
Expiry Date
Quantity
+ Add to Robot Inventory
Bulk Upload (CSV)
1. Download Template
Download CSV Template
2. Upload CSV File
Choose file
Quick Actions
View Low Stock Items
Export Inventory Report
Schedule Stock Count
View Expiry Alerts
Barcode Label Printing
Print custom labels for unrecognised stock.
When a product does not have a readable barcode, generate one. Enter the product details, choose a label size and print directly from R.U.I. Keeps your robot inventory accurate without manual workarounds.
  • Create labels for unrecognised medications
  • Custom barcode generation
  • Configurable label sizes
  • Print directly to your label printer
Barcode Label Printing
Create custom barcode labels for unrecognised medications
Product Information
Product Name
e.g. Paracetamol Tablets
Strength
e.g. 500mg
Manufacturer
e.g. Generic Pharma
Pack Size
e.g. 100 tablets
Batch Number
e.g. ABC123
Expiry Date
dd/mm/yyyy
Label Configuration
Label Size
Select label size
Custom Barcode
Additional Information
Print Custom Label

Everything your robot should have told you.

Six capabilities that give you full control of what happens inside and outside your dispensing robot.

Real-time stock visibility
See every pack inside your dispensing robot. Track levels by brand, generic, batch and location. Know exactly what is available without opening the machine.
Expiry date monitoring
Automatic alerts for medicines approaching expiry. Catch short-dated stock before it reaches a patient. Reduce waste and protect your margins.
Dispensing queue control
View, pause and manage the robot's dispensing queue in real time. See what is processing, what has failed and what is waiting. Full control from one screen.
Remote access
Manage your robot from anywhere. Check stock, review queues and monitor performance from your phone, tablet or laptop without being on site.
Ad-hoc dispensing
Handle items outside your PMR without breaking your workflow. Dispense manually alongside robotic picks, all tracked in the same system.
Analytics and insights
Dispensing trends, success rates, peak usage hours and stock movement data. See how your robot performs and where you can improve.

Works with every major robot.

R.U.I connects with all major pharmacy and hospital dispensing robots. It fits into existing workflows without disruption.

BD Rowa
Pharmacy & Hospital
Omnicell
Pharmacy & Hospital
Meditech
Community Pharmacy
Robot not listed? Get in touch and we will confirm compatibility.

Who uses R.U.I.

Community pharmacies
Independent and chain pharmacies using dispensing robots to manage high prescription volumes. R.U.I adds the stock visibility and expiry management that robots alone do not provide.
Hospital pharmacies
Hospital dispensaries running BD Rowa, Omnicell or other robotic systems. R.U.I centralises inventory data across multiple robots and wards.
Pharmacy groups
Multi-site operators who need a single view of robot inventory across all locations. R.U.I supports multi-tenancy, giving head office visibility without compromising branch-level control.

Frequently asked questions

What is R.U.I?
Which dispensing robots does R.U.I work with?
Why do I need R.U.I if I already have a dispensing robot?
Can R.U.I reduce dispensing errors?
Does R.U.I support remote access?
Is R.U.I for community or hospital pharmacies?
Can I handle items outside the robot with R.U.I?
How do I get started with R.U.I?

Ready to take control?

See how R.U.I gives you full visibility of your dispensing robot.