October 14, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Capsa Solutions, Garry Zage, Kirby Lester, KL1, KL1Plus, pharmacy automation, tablet counter devices
Pharmacy, Supplier News, Technology

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Kirby Lester has unveiled updates for its top-selling tablet counter devices, the KL1 and KL1Plus, for retail, hospital outpatient and long-term care pharmacies. The pharmacy automation company said the tabletop-sized devices, first introduced in 2011, have helped thousands of community pharmacies fill prescriptions safely and efficiently. The 2016 updates include features
September 30, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
Garry Zage, Kirby Lester, pharmacy automation
Pharmacy, Supplier News, Technology

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — This month, Kirby Lester marked its 10th year under the ownership and leadership of president Garry Zage. Zage and a team of investors purchased Kirby Lester from co-founder Rod Lester in September 2005, and in 2007 the pharmacy automation company’s operations were consolidated in its current Lake Forest, Ill., headquarters. Kirby
August 19, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
community pharmacies, Frank Iannarone, Kirby Lester, Kirby Lester automation, Madison Pharmacy, pharmacy automation, prescription dispensing technology
Pharmacy, Supplier News

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — The majority of award-winning community pharmacies use Kirby Lester prescription dispensing technology, according to an analysis by the pharmacy automation provider. Kirby Lester said Wednesday that of the U.S. community pharmacies that received a major national pharmacy award since 2013, 15 out of 26 use on Kirby Lester prescription dispensing technology.
July 14, 2015 by Chain Drug Review and Chain Drug Review
community pharmacies, counting technology, Garry Zage, Kirby Lester, KL1Plus, pharmacy automation, prescription errors, scan-verification
Pharmacy, Supplier News

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Community pharmacies that used scan-verification and counting technology prevented an average of 2.7 potential prescription errors per week, according to a national study by Kirby Lester. The pharmacy automation technology provider said Tuesday that 75% of pharmacies in the study reported a significant rise in their staff’s awareness of the potential
August 12, 2014 by Chain Drug Review and Chain Drug Review
Kirby Lester, pharmacy automation
Pharmacy, Supplier News
LAKE FOREST, Ill. – A study by pharmacy automation provider Kirby Lester LLC found that 97% of its KL60 and KL100 pharmacy robot users reported their device improved their pharmacy’s operations. The company said Tuesday that the July 2014 Kirby Lester Robotics User Satisfaction study — including retail and outpatient pharmacies across the United States,