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Apparatus and method for accessing pharmacy information and ordering prescriptions

US7769601B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2000
Grant dateAug 3, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 18, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG16H40/67
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and system for implementing an on-line pharmacy website that allows customers of a particular pharmacy company to order new prescriptions, refill prescriptions and transfer existing prescription. The method and system also afford a user access to personal information such as their prescription history. Integration of an internet server hosting the website with a pharmacy company's intranet server and customer database allows a customer full on-line access to their information stored by the pharmacy company, as well as access to drug information. A further feature includes allowing the user to format and print their prescription history and records. Another feature of the system and method includes a “click-free” registration of customers with the website by entry of customer data by company personnel at any company location connected to the intranet server, such as at a pharmacy store. Personnel solicit information from the customer including, for example, an e-mail address. Registration of the customer is then performed by the company personnel and website access information is, in turn, communicated to the customer via e-mail.

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