Automated label verify systems and methods for dispensing pharmaceuticals
US8215540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/1089
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Apparatus and methods for filling a customer order with plurality of products each containing a pharmaceutical. The apparatus and method automatically verify a product barcode on each of the product, print a patient label with a patient barcode for each product, apply the patient labels to at least some of the products, and independently verify that the product barcode matches the proper patient barcode.
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