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Automated drug kiosk market to hit $24.6B by 2031

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December 23, 2025

The global automated drug kiosk market is projected to hit $24.6 billion by 2031, a robust growth from $9.4 billion in 2023.

That's a top finding from an InsightAce Analyltic report that reveals there will be a compound annual growth rate of 12.9% from 2024-2031, according to a press release.

Automated drug kiosks are providing increased convenience, operational efficiency and reduced patient wait times, according to the research. Market expansion is primarily fueled by technological advancements in healthcare, growing consumer acceptance of self-service solutions and an intensified emphasis on minimizing medication errors.

Top players include:

• MedAvail Technoogies Inc.
• MedfriendRx.
• Stericycle Inc.
• ScriptPro LLC.
• Howell LLC.
• Smart RX Systems.
• PickPoint.
• MC HealthGrid Pvt Ltd.
• Asteres Inc.
• Distributed Delivery Networks Corp.
• TES America LLC.
• Amerisource Bergen Corporation.
• Accu Chart Plus Healthcare Systems, Inc.
• Omnicell, Inc.

Despite favorable growth prospects, the market faces several significant challenges. Compliance with regulatory requirements, concerns over data privacy and cybersecurity, and the substantial capital investment required for kiosk deployment and maintenance represent notable barriers, according to the release.