ISMETT, the Mediterranean Institute for Transplants and Highly Specialized Therapies, is a European reference center for transplants located in Palermo.
As part of UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center), one of the largest healthcare and insurance systems in the United States, ISMETT shares a continuous commitment to technological innovation, cutting-edge research, and excellence in healthcare with the prestigious American University.
Advanced Automation for Safe and Efficient Drug Management
Since 2018, ISMETT has chosen Sinteco as its technology partner for automating its hospital pharmacy, implementing an advanced unit dose management system.
The Institute’s requirement was clear: to adopt cutting-edge solutions capable of ensuring maximum efficiency, safety, and traceability in drug management, addressing the complexity of a center highly specialized in organ transplants and stem cell collections.
Innovation and Speed: Pegasus Revolutionizes Drug Dispensing in Wards
Among the technologies provided, the Pegasus machine stands out, placed directly in the ward, just a few steps from patients.
This strategic choice has enabled fast, precise drug dispensing with continuous accessibility, 24/7.
In a context where time and precision are critical factors, the ability to have medications immediately available and safely managed makes a difference.
Sinteco has also developed a fully customized software solution for ISMETT, tailored to the center’s specific organizational and clinical needs. Additionally, the systems have been integrated with the pneumatic mail network, allowing emergency drug deliveries to any department in even shorter times.
Concrete and Measurable Results in Hospital Pharmacy Automation
The results of this project are concrete and measurable: ISMETT has significantly improved the efficiency of its hospital pharmacy, reduced intervention times, optimized pharmacists’ workflow, and enhanced safety in drug management and distribution.
Numerous pieces of evidence confirm the effectiveness of automated unit dose dispensing systems in reducing administration errors and optimizing hospital resources. A systematic review published in the European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy on February 26, 2025, highlights how implementing these technologies significantly improves patient safety and operational efficiency. For more details, you can consult the abstract of the study.
For Sinteco, being a technological partner of ISMETT is a source of pride and confirms its leading role in hospital pharmacy automation at both national and international levels. The high-quality standards of our solutions, customization capabilities, and constant pursuit of innovation allow us to meet the needs of the most advanced centers, contributing to the transformation of healthcare models through automation and intelligent unit dose management.
