Helping children take liquid medication doesn't have to be a stressful experience—discover proven strategies that transform medication time into a positive experience for families.

In the constantly growing array of available pharmacy automation technology, the FLAVORx Auto is in a league of its own. With the Auto behind the pharmacy counter, filling liquid prescriptions with a custom flavor becomes an effortless part of pharmacy workflow. The Auto combines the time saving technology of Fillmaster with the customer service impact of FLAVORx into a tool that makes offering a service that families love as simple as can be. From the health benefits for patients to the workflow improvements for pharmacy staff, there is so much to love about this one-of-a-kind machine!

The 2025 flu season is starting earlier than many families expect, with pediatric cases rising quickly in several regions. For parents, this can feel overwhelming—especially with school, sports, holiday get togethers, and busy schedules increasing exposure to germs. The good news is that there are practical steps you can take now to help reduce your child’s risk and feel more prepared if illness does strike. Here’s what parents should know and do as flu season ramps up.

Implementing the right automation equipment behind the pharmacy counter helps pharmacy staff work quickly, efficiently, and accurately. Automating time-consuming tasks in the daily pharmacy workflow like counting and reconstitution ensures pharmacists and techs have more time to dedicate to the most important aspect of the business - taking care of patients. While automation equipment can make a big impact for pharmacies, it often does not come cheap.

Section 179 of the IRS Tax Code can help pharmacies save on their taxes when they invest in equipment like Fillmaster that helps improve their business. Section 179 gives independent pharmacy owners the ability to reinvest in their business, stay competitive, and save significantly at tax time. If you’ve been considering upgrading your equipment, doing so before year-end could pay off — literally.

Back in 1995, the idea for FLAVORx came when a man desperately searched for a way to make it easier for his daughter to take her much-needed seizure medication. Because of the medicine's terrible taste, the little girl struggled to take it, which led to multiple hospital visits and a stressed and worried family. The man and his pharmacist father worked to develop flavors that masked the taste of medicine, appealed to kids, and didn't affect the medication's efficacy.

30 years later, FLAVORx continues to help children around the country take their medicine. Plus much, much more. Our automation technology helps pharmacies fill prescriptions efficiently and safely, FLAVORx for Pets makes medication-time less stressful for pets and their owners, and our FillPure division ensures businesses of all kinds have access to clean, high-quality water. As we look back at how far we've come, we're excited for all that the next few decades hold!