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System and method for ensuring the proper dispensation of pharmaceuticals

  • US 6,976,628 B2
  • Filed: 01/12/2001
  • Issued: 12/20/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/12/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A packaging system for pharmaceuticals, the packaging system comprised of:

  • a container having a symbol that represents a pharmaceutical stored in the container; and

    a single-layer label having a first side and a second side with the second side attached directly to a surface of a container, the single-layer label including;

    a first portion having an outer boundary;

    a second portion extending out and away from the outer boundary of the first portion; and

    an indicium, inscribed on the second portion, identifying at least a pharmaceutical that has been prescribed to a patient;

    the indicium aligned with the symbol so as to allow both the symbol and the indicium to be scanned together by a detector in order to confirm that the prescribed pharmaceutical matches the contents of the pharmaceutical container.

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