Pharmapick and Glad Alliance Partner to Redefine Central Pharmacy Automation in Korea
Swedish startup PICKLOG AB and Korea’s Glad Alliance team up to deliver next-generation, space-efficient and cost-effective automation for hospital pharmacies.
12 December 2025
Västerås (Sweden) / Seoul (Republic of Korea) -- PICKLOG AB, a Swedish-based startup bringing innovative, next-generation central pharmacy automation to hospital pharmacy logistics, today announced a strategic partnership with Glad Alliance in the Republic of Korea. Following an in-depth evaluation of multiple automation technologies, Glad Alliance has selected Pharmapick as its reference solution for central pharmacy automation in Korean hospitals.
“Pharmapick combines the performance of next-generation automation with a very pragmatic fit to the Korean hospital reality,” says Mr. Se-Il Park, Vice-President of Glad Alliance. “It bridges the gap between traditional vertical carousels and high-end unit dose robots, while integrating smoothly with both. The system is fast and robust enough to support patient-specific dispensing even in large hospitals with more than 450 beds, yet it is remarkably compact and space-efficient, making far better use of scarce pharmacy space. Compared with other technologies we have worked with, Pharmapick offers a superior cost–benefit profile and lower total cost of ownership over its lifecycle, while delivering one-product-at-a-time safety and full digital traceability as standard. For our customers, this means safer processes, clearer inventory visibility and a complete, future-ready automation platform rather than isolated components.”
“We are honoured by Glad Alliance’s decision to position Pharmapick as their central pharmacy reference solution in Korea,” says Mr. Pedro Lopes Ribeiro, founder and CEO of PICKLOG AB. “As a Swedish-based company, our vision is to combine Scandinavian engineering quality with real-world understanding of hospital workflows. Pharmapick is designed as a scalable platform: from today’s Primus systems for central pharmacies to future developments such as I/V and SOS solutions. This roadmap allows our partners and customers to grow over time without having to change technology. Just as important, our partnership mindset means we do not simply deliver machines; we work side by side with Glad Alliance and their hospital clients to tailor each installation to local layouts, processes and budgets. Together, we aim to set a new benchmark for safe, efficient and sustainable medication management in Korean hospitals.”
About PICKLOG AB PICKLOG AB is a Swedish-based startup specialising in innovative hospital pharmacy logistics solutions. Its flagship product line, Pharmapick, provides automated storage, dispensing and real-time inventory visibility for central pharmacies, helping hospitals improve patient safety, reduce waste and optimise space and staff resources.
About Glad Alliance Glad Alliance is a leading healthcare technology and solutions provider in the Republic of Korea, supporting hospitals and healthcare institutions with advanced medical and automation systems. Drawing on extensive experience in pharmacy automation, Glad Alliance focuses on delivering technologies that combine clinical safety, operational efficiency and long-term economic value.