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System and method for dispensing, sorting and delivering prescription and non-prescription medications through the post office

  • US 20060122729A1
  • Filed: 11/15/2005
  • Published: 06/08/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/15/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for packaging prescription medication as pharmacy letters, the system including:

  • A. a system controller for receiving a prescription and providing instructions for dispensing and packaging pills prescribed by the prescription;

    B. a pill dispensing system for receiving instructions from the system controller and dispensing pills from pill containers, the pill dispensing system including a robotic subsystem for selecting canisters and counting out pills in accordance with instructions received from the system controller, and a conveyancing subsystem for conveying the pills; and

    C. a packaging system for receiving the pills from the conveyancing subsystem and instructions from the system controller, the packaging system including a feeder for depositing the pills in compartments of a base of a carrier that conforms in size to a first class or priority mail piece, a printer for printing prescription information and the mailing address of the patient on the carrier or one or more labels for attaching to the carrier, and a sealing and folding station for assembling and sealing the carrier to enclose the pills and display the mailing address.

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