Drug storage and dispensing devices and systems comprising the same
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1. A dispensing device for administration of a drug dosage form to a specific patient, comprising:
- a housing having a dispensing end;
a cartridge assembly within the housing, the cartridge assembly being configured to dispense at least one drug dosage form from the dispensing end; and
a patient identification reader configured to identify the specific patient prior to dispensing the drug dosage form.
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Abstract
Drug storage and dispensing devices for dispensing a drug dosage form to a patient are disclosed. The dispensing device has a programmable lock-out feature for locking the dispensing device and is capable of detecting the identity of a user. The invention further provides a method for the treatment of subject, by administering to the subject a drug dosage form using a dispensing device of the invention.
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1. A dispensing device for administration of a drug dosage form to a specific patient, comprising:
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a housing having a dispensing end;
a cartridge assembly within the housing, the cartridge assembly being configured to dispense at least one drug dosage form from the dispensing end; and
a patient identification reader configured to identify the specific patient prior to dispensing the drug dosage form. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 75, 76, 78, 79, 82)
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67. A dispensing device system for dispensing a drug dosage form for administration to a specific patient, comprising:
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an actuator;
a printed circuit board (PCB);
a power supply;
a user identification means;
a drug dosage cartridge configured to hold drug dosage forms; and
a communication means and user interface.
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74. A method of operating a dispensing device for dispensing a drug dosage form for administration to a specific patient, the method comprising the steps of:
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loading a tablet cartridge into the dispensing device;
closing and locking the dispensing device;
docking the dispensing device into the PC and programming the dispensing device before initial use;
testing the dispensing device;
pressing any button to wake-up the dispensing device;
identifying input identification;
detecting the identification;
comparing the (a) dispensing request, (b) dispensing history, and (c) programmed prescription; and
if (a), (b) and (c) are consistent with permission to dispense a dosage form from the drug dispensing device of the invention;
displaying dispensing device status and identification which indicates the drug dispensing device is ready;
dispensing a dosage form when the dispense button is pressed; and
locking down the drug dispensing device locks for a preprogrammed time period.
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77. A method of operating a dispensing device for dispensing a drug dosage form for administration to a specific patient, the method comprising the steps of:
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pressing any button to wake-up the dispensing device;
verifying if a preprogrammed lock-out time is over;
detecting an RFID tag;
visibly verifying the device if a lock-out device is not blocking delivery;
the motor-driven dispensing of a drug dosage form to a patient is performed; and
locking down the dispensing device upon completion of dispensing the dosage form.
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80. A method of disassembling a drug dispensing device, the method comprising the steps of:
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downloading or recording the dosing history resetting the internal memory; and
recharging the battery. - View Dependent Claims (81)
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83. A method of disassembling a drug dispensing device, the method comprising the steps of:
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downloading or recording the dosing history resetting the internal memory recharging the battery; and
running an internal diagnostic test. - View Dependent Claims (84)
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