Locking canister for dispensing medications
US11246800B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 5, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61J1/03
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In certain embodiments, a lockable canister for retaining and selectively dispensing medications is disclosed. To prevent drug diversion, a plurality of doses of medication may be loaded into the locking canister at a central pharmacy and then the canister may be locked to prevent unauthorized removal of medication in transit to a remote automated dispensing unit that may be located in a remote pharmacy. The lockable canister may include a canister housing and a canister cover that may be locked to the canister housing to enclose the plurality of doses of medication. The canister cover may include tamper evident or tamper resistant features. The canister may include one or more locking mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to the medication in the canister in transit or before it is specifically authorized for dispensing.
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