Registers – Systems controlled by data bearing records – Mechanized store
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-17
2005-05-17
Tran, Khoi H. (Department: 3651)
Registers
Systems controlled by data bearing records
Mechanized store
C235S375000, C235S381000, C700S237000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06892941
ABSTRACT:
An automatic prescription drug dispenser including a remote dispenser, a prescription entry system, and a communications network. The remote dispenser transmits and receives information from the communications network and dispenses prescription drugs to the patient. The prescription entry system transmits and receives information from the communications network and provides an input system for the prescriber to electronically enter individual prescriptions for each patient. The communications network coordinates communications between the doctor, insurance carrier, and the remote dispenser. The remote dispenser stores, retrieves, and labels prescription drug and over-the-counter products directly to patients through a remote automated dispenser, a prescription entry system, and a communications network. The remote dispenser transmits and receives information from the communications network and dispenses drugs to the patient. The prescription entry system transmits and receives information from the communications network and provides an input system for the doctor to electronically enter individual prescriptions for each patient. The communications network coordinates communications between the prescriber, insurance carrier, and the remote dispenser. Also described are various embodiments of apparatus and method of the invention useful in pharmacy settings as for example found in drug stores or “big box” retailers or other such settings. Other methods include providing a remote dispenser in virtually any location.
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Mendota Healthcare, Inc.
Schwegman Lundberg Woessner & Kluth P.A.
Tran Khoi H.
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