System and method for conveying pharmaceuticals from an...

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2011-03-22

2011-03-22

Waggoner, Timothy R (Department: 3651)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Article handling

C700S236000, C700S240000, C700S241000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07912578

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for conveying regulated pharmaceuticals to a patient in an automated manner. A database is provided that contains information on patients and the prescriptions prescribed to those patients. An automated conveying machine is supplied that contains an inventory of prepackaged pharmaceuticals that can be independently vended. An interface is provided proximate the automated conveying machine. Prescription data is entered into the interface. The prescription data identifies a specific patient and a specific prepackaged pharmaceutical. The prescription data is compared to information in the database for confirmation. The automated conveying machine receives a confirmation signal if the prescription data is valid. If the requested prepackaged pharmaceutical is present within the inventory of said automated conveying machine and the confirmation signal has been received, then the automated conveying machine is activated. Inventory controls are present that prevent the system from overselling.

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