With the development of Fast4shop, a self-service checkout system designed specifically for pharmacies, Spanish technology company FUTURIAN S.L. is revolutionizing the over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical retail experience.
At the heart of the solution is CAEN RFID’s Lepton³x4 module, enabling contactless, hygienic, and intelligent shopping – ideally suited for sensitive environments like pharmacies.
The Challenge: Efficiency & Hygiene in Everyday Pharmacy Operations
Pharmacies serve a dual purpose: clinical consultation on one side and traditional product sales on the other. While pharmacy staff are primarily focused on prescriptions and patient care, long queues can form at the sales counter – particularly for customers who simply wish to purchase OTC or wellness products quickly.
At the same time, barcode-based inventory control can be slow, labor-intensive, and prone to error.
The Solution: Fast4shop with CAEN RFID’s Lepton³x4
This is where Fast4shop comes in. The self-service POS system integrates CAEN RFID’s Lepton³x4 module into a secure drawer. Once a tagged product is placed inside, it is instantly detected without the need for manual scanning. Payment is completed via smartphone, smartwatch, or contactless card – fully touchless.
Key Features at a Glance:
Hygienic & Contactless: Ideal for pharmacy environments
Fast Checkout: Complete transactions in under 15 seconds
Anti-Theft Protection: RFID and AM technologies deactivate tags at the point of purchase
Rapid Inventory: Full inventory can be completed in under 30 minutes
System Integration & Software Compatibility
Thanks to the ERP-f4s middleware, Fast4shop communicates in real time with pharmacy ERP systems. Price updates, promotions, and loyalty programs are synchronized automatically. The granular API of the Lepton³x4 enables seamless, customized integration – a key advantage in pharmacy workflows.
About the Lepton³x4 Module
The R3104C Lepton³x4 from CAEN RFID is an ultra-compact multi-channel UHF RFID reader. It allows the fast and accurate identification of multiple tagged products with minimal energy consumption – perfect for retail applications that require both high performance and space efficiency. A USB-C version is also available.
“We consider CAEN RFID a true project partner. From Hadron to LeptonX-USB, we’ve developed Fast4shop in close alignment with CAEN’s R&D roadmap. The API is granular, stable, and well documented – a great example of European quality, not only in hardware, but also in software, support, and service.”
— Javier Ferrer Alós, CEO, FUTURIAN S.L.
A Benchmark for RFID in Pharmacy Retail
With Fast4shop, FUTURIAN has created a reference solution for the pharmacy sector – combining hygiene, technology, and operational efficiency. CAEN RFID provides the solid technological foundation with the Lepton³x4.
The result: shorter wait times, precise inventory processes, and a modern customer journey – without compromising on safety or convenience.
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