Systems and methods for drug dispensing
US6564121B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 3, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/67
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention relates to systems and methods for the remote dispensing of packaged and non-packaged medical products using networked communications systems. A preferred embodiment of the invention utilizes a network to provide for the secure delivery of confidential patient information and the sending of dispense instructions to a remote dispensing station. A preferred embodiment of the present invention relates to systems and methods of dispensing samples of drugs or other medical products. Another preferred embodiment of the invention provides a system and method for dispensing non-prescription medications.
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