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Method for controlling a drug dispensing system

  • US 8,280,549 B2
  • Filed: 06/20/2011
  • Issued: 10/02/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/18/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of dispensing medication to a patient at a selected drug dispensing unit, comprising the steps of:

  • receiving, at a first location, a request to supply a patient with at least one package containing a drug prescribed by a physician;

    validating the request received during said receiving step to ensure the patient is authorized to receive a prescribed medication;

    providing a patient authorized to receive a prescribed medication with a unique identifier; and

    in response to entry of the unique identifier at a second location remotely disposed relative to the first location, causing a drug dispensing unit to dispense the medication specified in the request received during the receiving step for distribution to the patient.

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