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Prescription creation system

  • US 5,737,539 A
  • Filed: 10/28/1994
  • Issued: 04/07/1998
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/28/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer-implemented prescription creation system for use by a prescriber in creating a prescription at a point of patient care, said prescription being usable by a pharmacist to dispense drugs, said prescription creation system comprising:

  • a) electronic posting means to select and capture in said prescription;

    i) a patient identifier;

    ii) a prescribed drug intended to treat a patient condition;

    iii) a dosage for said prescribed drug; and

    b) a prescription division subsystem to create a bridge prescription divided into a local prescription component intended for fulfillment at a pharmacy convenient to said patient and a separate, remote prescription component intended for fulfillment at a remote, lower cost, mail order pharmacysaid prescription creation system automatically creating and outputting said prescription components.

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