Method for refilling a prescription product
First Claim
1. A method for dispensing prescription products to a patient comprising the steps of:
- (a) prescribing a first prescription product to said patient;
(b) delivering said first prescription product to said patient at a first time period;
(c) docketing a second period wherein said second time period is a predetermined time from said first time period;
(d) providing a textual product request to said patient at said second time period;
(e) said patient authorizing said textual product request;
(f) authorizing delivery of a second prescription product to said patient in response to said patient authorizing said textual product request; and
(g) delivering said second prescription product to said patient.
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Abstract
A method for refilling a prescription product for a patient. A patient is diagnosed with a medical condition requiring a prescription product such as a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) system. At a predetermined time after delivery of the CPAP system, a provider forwards the patient a refill request postcard based upon the patient'"'"'s particular CPAP system and insurance carrier'"'"'s refill reimbursement policies. The patient executes and returns the postcard. The provider automatically processes the executed postcard, forwards the authorized refill products to the patient and obtains reimbursement from the patient'"'"'s insurance carrier. The process continues, providing the patient with various authorized refill products, based upon the patient'"'"'s insurance carrier'"'"'s policies, until the refill authorization expires or the patient request cessation of delivery.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for dispensing prescription products to a patient comprising the steps of:
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(a) prescribing a first prescription product to said patient;
(b) delivering said first prescription product to said patient at a first time period;
(c) docketing a second period wherein said second time period is a predetermined time from said first time period;
(d) providing a textual product request to said patient at said second time period;
(e) said patient authorizing said textual product request;
(f) authorizing delivery of a second prescription product to said patient in response to said patient authorizing said textual product request; and
(g) delivering said second prescription product to said patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for dispensing prescription products to a patient comprising the steps of:
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(a) prescribing a prescription product to said patient wherein said prescription product is provided with a replaceable component;
(b) delivering said prescription product to said patient;
(c) docketing a replacement period for replacement of said replaceable component;
(d) generating a textual product request with information associated with said patient;
(e) providing said textual product request to said patient at said replacement period;
(f) said patient authorizing said textual product request;
(g) authorizing delivery of said replaceable component in response to said patient authorizing said textual product request; and
(h) delivering said replaceable component to said patient. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for dispensing prescription products to a patient comprising the steps of:
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(a) prescribing a prescription product to said patient wherein said prescription product is provided with a replacement component;
(b) delivering said first prescription product to said patient;
(c) forwarding textual correspondence to said patient regarding said replacement component;
(d) adding a patient authorization to said textual correspondence; and
(e) delivering said replaceable component to said patient in response to receipt of said patient authorization. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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