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BD and Wellstar Collaborate to Enhance Patient Medication Safety

In an innovative partnership announced on May 5, 2026, BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a prominent name in medical technology, has teamed up with Wellstar Health System, one of Georgia’s largest integrated healthcare systems. This strategic collaboration aims to significantly improve the safety and efficacy of medication management processes in Wellstar's hospitals and care facilities.

By integrating the BD Pyxis™ Pro medication dispensing technology with the BD Alaris™ Infusion Systems, Wellstar seeks to establish a more connected and streamlined approach to medication management. This integration promises to offer clinicians enhanced visibility and greater accuracy in their workflows, thereby allowing them to concentrate more on delivering attentive and consistent care to their patients.

Advancements in Medication Management

The collaboration introduces the new AI-powered BD Pyxis™ Pro Dispensing Solution featuring advanced analytics capabilities via BD Incada™. This advanced system supplies Wellstar with enterprise-wide insight into medication inventory, equipping healthcare professionals with on-demand insights through natural-language queries. The customizable dashboards transform raw data into meaningful intelligence, enabling clinicians to detect trends, ensure medication availability, minimize waste, and enhance labor efficiency.

Moreover, with the incorporation of BD Alaris™ EMR Interoperability, Wellstar clinicians can utilize barcode scanning to effortlessly transmit infusion orders directly from their electronic medical records (EMR) and receive infusion statuses back into the EMR, ensuring seamless communication and accuracy in medication delivery.

Commitment to Patient-Centered Care

Dr. Susan Wright, Pharm.D., Vice President of Pharmacy Services at Wellstar Health, emphasized the institution's commitment to safe and innovative care. She stated, "Partnering with BD to implement this technology strengthens our ability to focus on patient-centered programs and empower our teams to deliver care with confidence and compassion."

Furthermore, Wellstar’s involvement with the Strategic Development Council for BD's Medication Management Solutions allows their leaders to contribute valuable insights and expertise, helping to shape future innovations. This collaborative effort strives to address the real-world challenges that large and complex healthcare systems encounter in medication management.

Future Vision in Healthcare

Connor Bates, Worldwide President for Medication Management Solutions at BD, highlighted the significance of this partnership: "By integrating BD Pyxis™ and BD Alaris™ technologies, Wellstar is setting an example of how health systems can achieve connected, intelligent medication management that benefits both patients and clinicians."

This partnership exemplifies a shared vision between BD and Wellstar to bolster safety, efficiency, and patient outcomes across the healthcare landscape. By leveraging such groundbreaking technology, Wellstar positions itself as a leader in the effective utilization of technology aimed at improving community health.

About BD and Wellstar

BD operates as one of the largest pure-play medical technology companies worldwide, dedicated to advancing the world of health by driving innovation across medical essentials, connected care, biopharma systems, and interventional sectors. The company collaborates with healthcare professionals to enhance outcomes and optimize clinical operations.

Wellstar Health System is renowned for personalizing patient experiences, offering PeopleCare through its dedicated workforce. As a nonprofit health system, Wellstar contributes over $1 billion each year to charity care and community programs, showcasing its commitment to improving healthcare access and quality for the communities it serves.

For further insights on BD’s commitment to healthcare innovation, visit bd.com. To learn more about Wellstar's approach to personalized patient care, explore Wellstar.org.