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Methods and systems for managing drug usage

US8799016B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2011
Grant dateAug 5, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/4833
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems for managing drug usage are provided. In an embodiment, reminder data associated with a drug treatment plan of a patient is accessed. The reminder data includes a reminder time indicia and a patient identifier associated with the patient. The drug treatment plan is associated with a drug to be taken by the patient. A determination of whether a reminder criterion of the prescription drug treatment plan has been met is made based on the reminder time indicia. A patient messaging configuration is accessed based on the patient identifier. A notification is generated based on a determination that the reminder criterion has been met and the patient messaging configuration. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.

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