Systems and methods of automated dispensing, prescription filling, and packaging
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1. A system for automated tablet dispensing comprising:
- a counter configured to count tablets, the counter comprising;
a secure door;
a sensor configured to count the tablets; and
a hopper assembly configured to receive the tablets through the secure door and transfer the tablets to the sensor; and
a closed canister removably engaged with the secure door of the counter and configured to hold the tablets for delivery through the secure door of the counter and into the hopper assembly;
wherein the counter is configured to count the tablets when the secure door of the counter is open and closed.
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Abstract
Systems and methods of automatically dispensing tablets are disclosed. The systems and methods of the invention provide a highly secure, highly accurate and rapid means of dispensing tablets. The system includes an automatic dispensing tablet dispensing system as shown in the Figures and provides a means of lowering errors while preventing unauthorized tampering by non-authorized personnel. Moreover, the invention relates to systems and methods for packaging vials, packaging items from totes, and packaging items from totes with vials.
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1. A system for automated tablet dispensing comprising:
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a counter configured to count tablets, the counter comprising; a secure door; a sensor configured to count the tablets; and a hopper assembly configured to receive the tablets through the secure door and transfer the tablets to the sensor; and a closed canister removably engaged with the secure door of the counter and configured to hold the tablets for delivery through the secure door of the counter and into the hopper assembly; wherein the counter is configured to count the tablets when the secure door of the counter is open and closed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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