Intelliguard’s RFID-Enabled Mira Ecosystem™ Advancing Medication Supply Integrity and Inventory Visibility at Southlake Health

COLUMBUS, Ohio & NEWMARKET, Ontario--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelliguard is partnering with Southlake Health, a large community hospital in Newmarket, Ontario, to strengthen the hospital’s medication safety, visibility, and operational efficiency by RFID-enabled medication management technology. As one of Canada’s top healthcare organizations, Southlake will use this technology to deliver leading-edge care for patients across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County.

Intelliguard focuses on automated medication management technologies and data solutions for healthcare settings. As healthcare’s only connected RFID platform for medication inventory, the company provides unmatched visibility and control across the medication supply chain.

Building on an established relationship, Southlake partnered with Intelliguard in 2024 to modernize manual medication processes and improve real-time inventory visibility. Mira Prep™, an automated RFID pharmacy inventory management system, was installed in May 2025, followed by the Mira Care™ RFID medication workstation in September 2025.

In January 2026, the hospital expanded its capabilities with the deployment of Mira Intelligence™, unlocking powerful data analytics and forecasting tools designed to support informed and responsible medication inventory management.

“Managing medications more efficiently creates flexibility that enhances patient care,” said Jennifer Daley-Morris, Director, Pharmacy, Southlake Health. “We’re able to adopt new therapies and innovations sooner because our resources are optimized. That line of sight into our drug inventory is a game changer.”

Prior to implementation, medication trays and procedural workstations relied heavily on manual stocking, handwritten logs, and double checks. With Intelliguard’s RFID technology, every item is digitally identified at the tag level. Lot numbers, expirations, and movement are captured automatically. Teams know exactly what is in the tray, where it is, and what needs attention. The result is accurate tray fills, immediate recall visibility, and a workflow built on trusted data instead of manual reconciliation.

“With more manufacturers beginning to embed RFID technology into medication packaging, it was vital to bring on a system that could adapt,” said Daley-Morris. “Pharmacy technology should be robust and flexible, especially in healthcare, where supply chain disruptions can occur at any level and need to be quickly identified to best support patients.”

The hospital has also integrated Mira Care RFID-enabled workstations in key procedural areas. The system passively documents medications removed, including controlled substances, eliminating manual entry and reducing paperwork while maintaining high documentation standards. Clinicians can now focus more fully on patient care.

By adopting an interoperable RFID system designed to evolve with industry standards, Southlake is positioning itself for long-term adaptability amid ongoing drug shortages and supply chain challenges.

“Our collaboration with Southlake reflects a shared commitment to advancing medication management. As therapies become more complex and more costly, health systems need trusted, real-time visibility into high-value medications across the enterprise,” said Bob Howard, CEO of Intelliguard. “Southlake recognizes that modern pharmacy operations require a stronger foundation, one built on precision, reliable data, and infrastructure that can scale as care continues to evolve.”

About Intelliguard

Intelliguard is a healthcare technology company dedicated to transforming how hospitals and health systems manage their high-value medications and supplies. Over the last 25 years, Intelliguard has established itself as a pioneer in RFID automation, building a reputation for innovation, accuracy, and trust.

Intelliguard’s Mira Ecosystem™ combines RFID automation, real-time inventory visibility, and advanced analytics into a single, intelligent platform. By giving providers clarity and control over the full medication lifecycle, Mira helps healthcare organizations reduce waste, strengthen compliance, and improve operational efficiency.

Intelliguard supports more than 600 hospitals, pharmacies, and surgery centers across North America. For more information, visit intelliguardhealth.com.

About Southlake Health

For 100 years and counting, Southlake Health has built healthy communities through leading edge care with an unwavering pride for people, place, and performance. Over the years, Southlake Health has evolved into one of Canada’s top healthcare organizations. It is more than a single centre. Southlake Health is a network of expertise, compassion, and excellence that delivers health and wellness, close to home.

With 6,000 staff, medical staff, volunteers and learners, as well as an operating budget in excess of $600 million, Southlake Health operates several sites to deliver care to patients across northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. It also provides specialized cardiac and cancer care to patients as far north as Muskoka and as far south as North York through its regional programs.

Southlake Health is committed to growing alongside the communities it serves. State-of-the-art technologies, advanced research, and the latest techniques help patients in every stage of life. In recognition of its commitment to quality and patient safety, Southlake Health has received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada for the past 16 years. Known as a pioneer in innovative integrated care initiatives, the Southlake@home program has spread across Ontario to ensure care is always within reach.

With support from its communities, Southlake Health will continue to save lives, push boundaries, and bring care closer to home for people today and for generations to come. Help us do more by donating at southlake.ca/foundation.