System and method for management of pharmacy workflow

Details System and method for management of pharmacy workflow System and method for management of pharmacy workflow

2002-10-30

2010-12-28

O'Connor, Gerald J. (Department: 3686)

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Health care management

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ABSTRACT:
A system and method for optimized management of pharmacy workflow, specifically, workflow associated with fulfillment of prescription orders for medications and health-related products in a pharmacy environment. A computer-controlled system coordinates and controls pharmacy workflow to sequence prescriptions for fulfillment in a most efficient path thereby minimizing a cost function associated with fulfillment of the prescription order. The system coordinates and controls prescription order fulfillment from automated and non-automated storage locations and can be easily adapted to the specific layout and level of automation desired by the operator.

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