Apparatus and method for accessing pharmacy information and ordering prescriptions
First Claim
1. A system for accessing pharmacy data and ordering prescriptions via a network comprising:
- a network server connected to the network that is accessible by one or more customers via the network;
a database containing information concerning drugs and personal information concerning one or more of the customers, wherein the personal information includes a prescription drug history of each respective one of the one or more customers; and
an intranet server that is connected to at least a plurality of member pharmacies and one or more shipping facilities;
an application server connected to the network server, the database and the intranet server to integrate the network server, the database, and the intranet server,wherein the application server is configured to;
receive a username and password from a customer;
cause a browser to display to the customer the information concerning drugs and personal information concerning that customer if the username and password are confirmed, andcause the browser to display an option to transmit a prescription order to;
at least one of the plurality of member pharmacies or one of the one or more shipping facilities,receive the prescription order and perform a prescription drug interaction check;
receive an indication of a choice from the customer relative to the option;
when the customer chooses the option to transmit the prescription order to the one or more shipping facilities, execute a command to the one of the one or more shipping facilities via the intranet server, so that at least one prescription drug associated with the prescription order is shipped from the one of the one or more shipping facilities; and
when the customer chooses the option to transmit the prescription order to one of the plurality of member pharmacies for pick-up by the customer, transmit via the intranet server the prescription order to one of the plurality of member pharmacies to be processed so that at least one prescription drug associated with the prescription order is filled at the one of the plurality of member pharmacies.
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Abstract
A method and system for implementing an on-line pharmacy website that allows customers of a particular pharmacy company to order new prescriptions, refill prescriptions and transfer existing prescription. The method and system also afford a user access to personal information such as their prescription history. Integration of an internet server hosting the website with a pharmacy company'"'"'s intranet server and customer database allows a customer full on-line access to their information stored by the pharmacy company, as well as access to drug information. A further feature includes allowing the user to format and print their prescription history and records. Another feature of the system and method includes a “click-free” registration of customers with the website by entry of customer data by company personnel at any company location connected to the intranet server, such as at a pharmacy store. Personnel solicit information from the customer including, for example, an e-mail address. Registration of the customer is then performed by the company personnel and website access information is, in turn, communicated to the customer via e-mail.
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20 Claims
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1. A system for accessing pharmacy data and ordering prescriptions via a network comprising:
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a network server connected to the network that is accessible by one or more customers via the network; a database containing information concerning drugs and personal information concerning one or more of the customers, wherein the personal information includes a prescription drug history of each respective one of the one or more customers; and an intranet server that is connected to at least a plurality of member pharmacies and one or more shipping facilities; an application server connected to the network server, the database and the intranet server to integrate the network server, the database, and the intranet server, wherein the application server is configured to; receive a username and password from a customer; cause a browser to display to the customer the information concerning drugs and personal information concerning that customer if the username and password are confirmed, and cause the browser to display an option to transmit a prescription order to;
at least one of the plurality of member pharmacies or one of the one or more shipping facilities,receive the prescription order and perform a prescription drug interaction check; receive an indication of a choice from the customer relative to the option; when the customer chooses the option to transmit the prescription order to the one or more shipping facilities, execute a command to the one of the one or more shipping facilities via the intranet server, so that at least one prescription drug associated with the prescription order is shipped from the one of the one or more shipping facilities; and when the customer chooses the option to transmit the prescription order to one of the plurality of member pharmacies for pick-up by the customer, transmit via the intranet server the prescription order to one of the plurality of member pharmacies to be processed so that at least one prescription drug associated with the prescription order is filled at the one of the plurality of member pharmacies. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12)
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11. A method enabling one or more customers to order prescriptions and access pharmacy data via a network comprising:
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accessing a network server hosting a network website via the network; registering a customer with the network website including prompting the customer to enter a username and password; displaying to the customer on the website a prescription order selection; displaying to the customer on the website a pharmacy data access selection; when the customer selects the prescription order selection; displaying one or more prescription order displays to the customer on the website; receiving from the customer a particular prescription order; performing a prescription drug interaction check for the particular prescription order; sending the customer a confirmation email corresponding to the received particular prescription order, when the customer selects to pick up at least one prescription drug from one of the plurality of member pharmacies, transmitting, via an intranet server that is connected to at least a plurality of member pharmacies and one or more shipping facilities, the particular prescription order so that the at least one prescription drug associated with the particular prescription order is filled at the one of the plurality of member pharmacies; when the customer selects to have at least one prescription drug shipped from one of the one or more shipping facilities, transmitting, via the intranet server that is connected to at least the plurality of member pharmacies and the one or more shipping facilities, the particular prescription order so that the at least one prescription drug associated with the particular prescription order is shipped from the one of the one or more shipping facilities; and when the customer selects the pharmacy data access selection, displaying one or more pharmacy data access displays to the customer wherein the customer is allowed to access one of a personal prescription history and specific drug information from a database. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A system for accessing pharmacy data and ordering prescriptions via a network comprising:
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a database containing information concerning prescription drugs and personal information concerning a portion of a plurality of customers; and an intranet server that is connected to a first member pharmacy, a second member pharmacy, and a shipping facility; an application server connected to the database and the intranet server to integrate the database and the intranet server, wherein the application server is configured to; receive a username and a password from a customer; allow the customer to access the information concerning prescription drugs and personal information concerning that customer if the username and the password are confirmed, provide each of the one or more customers with an option to;
transmit a prescription order to the first member pharmacy or the shipping facility if the username and the password are confirmed;receive the prescription order and perform a prescription drug interaction check; receive an indication of a choice from the customer relative to the option to transmit the prescription order to the first member pharmacy or the shipping facility; send an email confirmation to the customer confirming the prescription order; cause a browser to display a status of the order; when the customer chooses the option to transmit the prescription order to the shipping facility, transmit, via the intranet server, the prescription order to the shipping facility so that at least one prescription drug associated with the prescription order is shipped from the shipping facility; and when the customer chooses the option to transmit the prescription order to the first member pharmacy, transmit, via the intranet server, the prescription order to the first member pharmacy so that at least one prescription drug associated with the prescription order is filled at the first member pharmacy.
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19. A method enabling a customer to order prescriptions and access pharmacy data via a network comprising:
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providing a network server hosting a network website via the network; registering a customer with the network website that includes prompting the customer to input a username and password; displaying to the customer on the website a prescription order selection; displaying to the customer on the website a pharmacy data access selection; when the customer selects the prescription order selection and the username and password are confirmed; displaying a prescription order display to the customer on the website; receiving from the customer a particular prescription order for a prescription drug; performing a prescription drug interaction check; wherein the particular prescription order includes a selectable designation by the customer to communicate via the intranet server that the prescription will one of; a) be manually picked up at a selected pharmacy store location;
orb) be shipped to a designated postal address; sending a confirmation email to the customer for the prescription order; receiving and storing medical insurance information for the customer; displaying to the customer pricing information for a drug in the prescription order; displaying to the customer a name of a doctor that prescribed the drug; and displaying a pharmacy data access display to the customer when the customer selects the pharmacy data access selection and when the username and password are confirmed, and providing the customer access to one of a personal prescription history and specific drug information from a database.
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20. A pharmacy system, comprising:
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means for accessing a network server hosting a network website; means for registering a customer with the network website; means for displaying to the customer on the website a prescription order selection; means for displaying to the customer on the website a pharmacy data access selection; means for displaying one or more prescription order displays to the customer on the website when the customer selects the prescription order selection; means for receiving from the customer a particular prescription order; means for performing a prescription drug interaction check for the particular prescription order, and means for sending the customer a confirmation email corresponding to the received particular prescription order; means for displaying to the customer pricing information for a drug in the prescription order; means for displaying to the customer a name of a doctor that prescribed the drug; means for displaying to the customer a generic alternative for the prescribed drug; means for transmitting the prescription order to a member pharmacy or a shipping facility, so that at least one prescription drug associated with the prescription order is filled at the member pharmacy or is shipped from the shipping facility; and means for displaying one or more pharmacy data access displays to the customer when the customer selects the pharmacy data access selection wherein the customer is allowed to access one of a personal prescription history and specific drug information from a database.
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