Apparatuses, systems, and methods for storing and dispensing medication proximate a patient
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United States of America Patent
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Apr 18, 2017
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Mar 29, 2013
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Mar 29, 2013
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Abstract
Provided herein are various apparatuses, systems, and methods for improving the efficiency of medication distribution within a healthcare facility. In particular, embodiments may provide for storing and dispensing medications to an authorized medical person for administration to a patient in a healthcare facility. A storage and dispensing system may include a housing defining a cavity, a door movable between an open and a closed position to provide access to the cavity, two or more receivers disposed within the cavity, a lock to lock the door in the closed position, and a user interface configured to receive a request for medications stored within the cavity. The medications may be configured to be presented to a user in response to a request for the medications, while unrequested medications remain inaccessible.
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International Classification(s)
- 2013 Application Filing Year
- G07C Class
- 725 Applications Filed
- 581 Patents Issued To-Date
- 80.14 % Issued To-Date
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Patent Citation Ranking
- 7 Citation Count
- G07C Class
- 9.52 % this patent is cited more than
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