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Method and system for tracking and verifying medication

  • US 7,810,726 B2
  • Filed: 12/20/2007
  • Issued: 10/12/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/07/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method to verify a product produced by a manufacturer, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) attaching a unique product code to a product prior to delivery to a retailer;

    b) storing the product code with product information in a first database linked to a verification system associated with the manufacturer;

    c) distributing the product to the retailer; and

    d) selling the product from the retailer to a customer, the step of selling including the steps of;

    i. using a first computer to obtain the unique product code from the product;

    ii. providing the obtained product code to the verification system;

    iii. comparing the obtained product code with the stored product code; and

    iv. when the obtained product code and the stored product code match, preparing a receipt including a verification code and providing the receipt to the customer wherein the verification code is different than the obtained product code and wherein the verification code is used subsequently to identify at least one of the product code, product information, product status and product dispensing information.

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