Overview

• A massive power outage on April 28 caused widespread disruption to pharmacy operations across Spain, halting electronic and robotic dispensing systems.
• Granada pharmacies restored the Receta XXI electronic system and resumed normal operations on April 29, with manual fallback protocols ensuring access to medications during the outage.
• In Málaga, pharmacies returned to full functionality on April 29 using the Receta 21 system, with cold-chain management protocols preserving temperature-sensitive medications.
• Valencia pharmacies faced prolonged challenges as robotized systems remained inoperative; contingency authorizations were issued to address urgent cases.
• The blackout highlighted vulnerabilities in Spain’s reliance on automated systems, prompting calls for more robust emergency protocols and infrastructure resilience.