Abstract: A system for separating and order picking articles, in particular pharmacy articles. The system includes a first transportation system for receiving and transporting delivered articles; a second transportation system for receiving and transporting separated articles; a first detection system for detecting at least the position of the articles on the first transportation system; a handling device for separately taking articles from the first transportation system and their transfer onto the second transportation system; a second detection system for the identification of the articles; a deposition zone downstream the second detection system for interim storing an article; and a data processing system.