The pharmacy intravenous admixture services（ PIVAS） is a drug dispensing department for the centralized deployment and supply of intravenous infusions in medical institutions. The work pattern is characterized by high volume of work

tight deadlines

multiple steps and high demands. With the rapid development of electronic information technology and automation technology

more and more intelligent software and equipment are being used in PIVAS to assist pharmacists in completing the tasks

including liquid dispensing robots

pill setting machines

labeling machines

sorting machines

intelligent prescription review/operating systems

handheld computer and smart delivery

etc. It plays an indispensable role in increasing the efficiency of PIVAS

reducing labor costs

reducing errors and eliminating occupational protection. The purpose of this paper is to summarize domestic and international PIVAS intelligent software and equipment

to understand the current intelligent development and future development trends

and to provide reference for the intelligent construction of PIVAS in medical institutions.