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Systems and methods for manual countables

US9567119B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 17, 2015
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B2210/02
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Systems and methods for manually filling a prescription order. A manual fill device may be incorporated into a manual fill center of a pharmacy operated by one or more pharmacists and/or pharmacist technicians to manually fill certain prescription containers. The manual fill device may include a control unit which may operate at the direction of the order processing device. The manual fill device may also include a distribution section automating distribution of containers for manual fulfillment, and a manual section in which a pharmacist may utilize available pharmaceuticals to manually fill orders.

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