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Medication management company Capsa Solutions has announced the acquisition of Kirby Lester, LLC, of Lake Forest, IL.

Capsa creates mobile computing carts and medical cart platforms for healthcare facilities while Kirby Lester provides automated medication dispensing solutions in retail, institutional, hospital, and ambulatory pharmacy settings. The acquisition means more products available to customers, the companies said.

 “Adding Kirby Lester to our portfolio of products is another example of how Capsa is uniquely positioned to be an invaluable partner to healthcare pharmacies in all market sectors, stated Andrew Sherrill, CEO of Capsa Solutions. “Now, we can provide our customers, and the market overall, an expanded range of medication management and dispensing solutions to ensure greater value from a single-source supplier.”

Kirby Lester will continue to under the same brand name as a division of Capsa Solutions, the company said.

“The acquisition of Kirby Lester by Capsa Solutions creates a significantly stronger organization for our customers and core markets,” said Kirby Lester CEO Garry Zage.

“The combination of products and professionals with extensive healthcare experience will drive new innovation that advances medication dispensing automation and accuracy, ultimately improving the safety and delivery of patient care.”