Pharmaceutical order verification for an automated pharmacy system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9922171
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14453073

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A pharmaceutical order verification system and method for an automated pharmacy system is disclosed. A computerized line control application controls a dispensing line, facilitates automated dispensing of drugs into vials, and collects and records data for dispensed drug as well as each verification step performed by a pharmacist. In an example embodiment, pharmacist verification occurs in connection with replenishing the drugs in automated tablet counters and in connection with verifying a specified percentage of orders for each automated tablet counter. During the replenishment process, the pharmacist verifies that a replenishment canister has been loaded with the correct drug in the appropriate dosage and strength. During the order verification step, a pharmacist verifies the contents of vial matches the prescription order data. The line control application tracks the number of orders that are identified for pharmacist verification to ensure verification requirements are met for each automated tablet counter.

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HUMANA INC500 WEST MAIN STREET LOUISVILLE KY 40202

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Kapadia, Atin Chandler, US 17 41
Mahar, Michael Phoenix, US 25 142

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