Method of remotely filling a prescription for a patient
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1. A method of remotely filling a prescription for a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
- (a) receiving the prescription;
(b) performing at least one drug utilization review based on the prescription;
(c) filling the prescription;
(d) providing the filled prescription to a local pharmacy; and
(e) receiving payment for the filled prescription from the patient.
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Abstract
A method of remotely filling a prescription for a patient is disclosed which comprises the steps of: (a) receiving a patient'"'"'s prescription for a drug, medicine, or other treatment (100); (b) performing at least one drug utilization review based on the prescription (102); (c) filling the prescription (104); (d) providing the filled prescription to a local pharmacy (106); and (e) receiving payment for the filled prescription from the patient (108). Thus, the method combines the services and counseling available from a local pharmacy with the convenience and price associated with a mail-order pharmacy.
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1. A method of remotely filling a prescription for a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving the prescription;
(b) performing at least one drug utilization review based on the prescription;
(c) filling the prescription;
(d) providing the filled prescription to a local pharmacy; and
(e) receiving payment for the filled prescription from the patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method of remotely filling a prescription for a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving a scanned image of the prescription from a local pharmacy;
(b) pricing the prescription;
(c) performing a first drug utilization review;
(d) performing a second drug utilization review;
(e) utilizing an automated filling system to fill the prescription;
(f) checking the filled prescription for accuracy;
(g) creating a document comprising information regarding the filled prescription, including a non-reproducible copy of the scanned image and a physical description of the filled prescription;
(h) sending the filled prescription and the document to the local pharmacy in a tamper evident package; and
(i) receiving payment for the filled prescription from the patient. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A method of remotely filling a prescription for a patient, the method comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving information from a local pharmacy through a computer program stored on a computer-readable medium for operating computing equipment, the information including a scanned image of the prescription and a name of the prescription. (b) pricing the payment utilizing a third party benefit management company;
(c) performing a first drug utilization review with the computer program and communicating the results of the first drug utilization review to the local pharmacy;
(d) having a first remote pharmacist perform a second drug utilization review and communicating the results of the second drug utilization review to the local pharmacy;
(e) utilizing an automated filled system to interface with the computer program to fill the prescription;
(f) having a second remote pharmacist verify the accuracy of the filled prescription;
(g) generating a document with the computer program comprising information regarding the filled prescription, including a non-reproducible copy of the scanned image, a physical description of the filled prescription, and directions for using the filled prescription;
(h) sending the filled prescription and the document to the local pharmacy in a tamper evident package; and
(i) receiving payment for the filled prescription from the patient. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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