RFID technology makes checkout faster and safer in Spanish pharmacies
At the Juan Wendell Farmacia pharmacy in Madrid, Spain, customers can now buy medicine in a new way – they no longer need to queue up, scan barcodes or touch the screen, but just hold the medicine close to the sensing area, and the system can automatically identify and complete the payment. This is a “black technology” they recently introduced – RFID (radio frequency identification) technology.
What is RFID? Why is it so powerful?
In simple terms, RFID is like putting an “electronic ID card” on each box of medicine. As long as you walk into the pharmacy, the system will immediately know what you have taken and how much you have taken, and even the payment can be completed automatically. Customers do not need to touch any machines or scan the code one by one. The whole process is clean and efficient.
Comprehensive RFID Solution for Smarter Pharmacy Management
Our RFID system integrates efficient readers, sensitive antennas, handheld scanners, and precisely attached RFID tags. Beyond self-checkout, it optimizes inventory management and loss prevention. Real-time tracking enables pharmacy managers to monitor stock levels accurately, preventing shortages and overstocking. Additionally, RFID tags enhance anti-theft measures, securing valuable pharmaceutical assets.
The clerks are relaxed and the customers are satisfied
Juan Vindel Canorea, the head of the pharmacy, said that this system allows employees to have more time to serve customers, such as answering questions or recommending products, instead of being busy at the cash register. Customers also find it very convenient, especially those who did not like to queue before, are now willing to return to the pharmacy to shop.
It is said that many customers who originally chose to buy medicine online have now returned to the store, and the sales of the pharmacy have also increased a lot.
RFID: A new trend in retail
Pharmacies like this that use RFID technology are gradually increasing in Spain. Not only pharmacies, but also supermarkets, convenience stores, and even clothing stores may generally adopt this method in the future. It not only makes shopping more convenient, but also helps stores save manpower and improve efficiency.
With technological advancement and cost reduction, RFID is gradually changing the way we buy things. Maybe in the future we will no longer have to queue up to check out, but walk into the store, take the things, and walk out the door. The system will automatically calculate the money for us. It is really convenient!
