System and method for management of pharmacy workflow
US7860724B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 24, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/20
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for optimized management of pharmacy workflow, specifically, workflow associated with fulfillment of prescription orders for medications and health-related products in a pharmacy environment. A computer-controlled system coordinates and controls pharmacy workflow to sequence prescriptions for fulfillment in a most efficient path thereby minimizing a cost function associated with fulfillment of the prescription order. The system coordinates and controls prescription order fulfillment from automated and non-automated storage locations and can be easily adapted to the specific layout and level of automation desired by the operator.
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