DEVICE FOR DISPENSING MEDICATION USED FOR OFFICE-BASED OPIATE DEPENDENCE TREATMENT

• US 20140297028A1
• Filed: 03/29/2013
• Published: 10/02/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 03/29/2013
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Edward J. Bilotti
• Original Assignee: Edward J. Bilotti
• Inventors: Bilotti, Edward J.
• Application Number:
  US13/854,012
• Publication Number:
  US 20140297028A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 700/237
• CPC Class Codes: A61J 7/0472 of the count-down type, i.e. counting down a predetermined interval after each reset
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 20/13 delivered from dispensers

Abstract

A battery-powered, rechargeable, handheld device dispenses medication film strips in a controlled way. The device is password protected, restricts doses, communicates wireless with a server host so that a doctor and pharmacist can monitor the device and can destroy the medication remotely if the device is lost, stolen or tampered with. The device may be trackable by GPS location. Software can track the device as well as a doctor'"'"'s caseload to assure compliance with regulations. The device is an automated device that uses sophisticated electronics to remove the human element and force the patient to adhere to a programmed regimen. The device also simplifies the process of monitoring and tracking for the doctor. The problem of accidental child exposure is eliminated. The problem of abuse and diversion of the drug is effectively controlled and limited. Nothing is left to human interpretation or variability in practice.

Claims

1. A device for dispensing medication comprising:

a programming connection adapted to permit programming of the device, the programming connection being either a wireless connection or a physical connection;

a dispenser adapted to dispense the medication at a predetermined medicine issuance time; and

a plurality of buttons adapted to permit a user to enter a code at the medicine issuance time, prior to the dispenser dispensing the medication.

2. The device of claim 1, wherein the medication is dispensed as a strip out of a slot in the device.

3. The device of claim 1, wherein the medication is a buprenorphine/naloxone strip.

4. The device of claim 1, further comprising a digital display on at least a portion of the device.

5. The device of claim 1, further comprising a base having a base slot in which a bottom side of the device fits.

6. The device of claim 5, further comprising charge contacts on the bottom side of the device and in the base slot, the charge contacts providing power from the base to the device.

7. The device of claim 1, further comprising a global positioning device disposed in the device for locating the device if lost.

8. A device for dispensing dosage strips of medication, comprising:

a programming connection adapted to permit programming of the device, the programming connection being either a wireless connection or a physical connection;

a dispenser adapted to dispense the medication at a predetermined medicine issuance time;

a plurality of buttons adapted to permit a user to enter a code at the medicine issuance time, prior to the dispenser dispensing the medication; and

a global positioning device disposed in the device for locating the device if lost.

9. The device of claim 8, wherein the medication is a buprenorphine/naloxone strip.

10. The device of claim 8, further comprising:

a base having a base slot in which a bottom side of the device fits; and

charge contacts on the bottom side of the device and in the base slot, the charge contacts providing power from the base to the device.