SureMed XI Sets a New Benchmark for Faster, Smarter Blister Packing at APP 2026. Visit the Omnicell team for a demonstration of latest SureMed XI software delivering faster, smarter packing workflows
APP 2026: Redefining the Future of Blister Packing for Community Pharmacy
The Australian Pharmacy Professional or better known as APP Conference has long been the premier event for community pharmacy, bringing together innovation, insight, and leadership from across the sector. In 2026, APP once again provides a critical forum to address the evolving challenges facing pharmacies - particularly staff pressures, rising operational costs, and the increasing demand for safe, efficient dose administration aid (DAA) services.
For more than a decade, Omnicell has been proud to support community pharmacies at APP through the SureMed brand. That journey now enters its next chapter with the continued rollout of SureMed XI, the future of packing software designed to define the future of DAA management.
The Changing Reality of Blister Packing in Community Pharmacy
Sometimes referred to webster packs or webster packing, blister packing remains a cornerstone service for many Australian pharmacies, supporting medication adherence and patient safety. However, the operational burden associated with these services has intensified. Pharmacies are navigating ongoing staffing shortages and skills constraints, increasing labour costs against decreasing customer loyalty, time-intensive and often interrupted packing workflows, and growing expectations for accuracy, speed, and scalability.
Legacy systems were not designed for the pace and complexity of today’s pharmacy environment. As a result, many pharmacies are reassessing how technology can better support their teams and future growth.
Introducing SureMed XI: Built for What’s Next
SureMed XI represents a significant evolution from an already market-leading platform. Built from the ground up, it has been engineered to support fast paced and busy pharmacy workflows while maintaining the reliability SureMed is known for.
After almost a year of active rollout across Australia, SureMed XI continues to deliver tangible benefits across pharmacies of all sizes. While advantages are realised across every tier of the platform, one capability stands out as truly transformative: speed.
Tasks that once required generating reports and waiting minutes for processing are now completed in seconds. Pack runs can be created almost instantaneously, reducing downtime, improving throughput, and allowing pharmacy teams to focus on higher-value clinical and patient-facing activities.
Addressing Staffing and Workflow Challenges Head-On
For pharmacies experiencing staffing pressure or bottlenecks in blister packing, SureMed XI has been purpose-built to streamline and simplify operations. Faster processing, improved visibility, and more intuitive workflows mean less time spent managing systems—and more time supporting patients.
By removing friction from daily packing activities and allowing staff to pause mid-workflow, SureMed XI helps pharmacies operate more efficiently without compromising safety or compliance.
Seamless Integration with Packing Automation
At APP 2026, Omnicell will also showcase the integration capabilities of SureMed XI with DAA packing automation. Through our long-standing partnerships with JVM, pharmacies can see how software and automation work together to deliver an end-to-end blister packing solution.
This integrated approach supports greater consistency, scalability, and return on investment—particularly for pharmacies looking to expand or future-proof their DAA services.
Experience the Future at APP 2026 – 12-14 March at the Gold Coast Convention Centre
APP 2026 offers an opportunity to see SureMed XI Essentials in action. Omnicell’s team of technical and clinical experts will be on hand to demonstrate how the platform is reshaping blister packing workflows and to discuss how pharmacies can transition confidently to the next generation of packing technology.
As the largest community pharmacy conference in Australia, 2026 marks a pivotal moment for the SureMed community.
The future of blister packing is faster, smarter, and more connected. And it starts at APP 2026.
