Method and system for electronic assistance in dispensing pharmaceuticals
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1. A method for electronically assisting in dispensing pharmaceuticals relating to a plurality of prescription orders fulfilled in a plurality of respective pharmacies for a plurality of respective healthcare facilities, the method comprising the steps of:
- 1) configuring a computer system to process the prescription orders by an authorized user;
2) entering data, relating to a plurality of prescription orders, into fields of the computer system;
3) determining whether a check is to be performed on the data entered into the fields;
4) generating by the computer system, as a function of the configuring, a warning to the user if the computer system determines a check is to be performed and the data entered into the field requires the warning;
5) verifying one of the plurality of prescription orders by a pharmacist;
6) determining if a payor is available for the one prescription order;
7) adjudicating the one prescription order by sending the one prescription order to a billing queue;
8) generating a prescription label with a first barcode corresponding to the prescription order;
9) retrieving a prescription medication corresponding to the prescription order from a stock location;
10) labeling the prescription medication with said prescription label;
11) obtaining a delivery tote for delivery of the prescription medication to a healthcare facility;
12) scanning a second barcode on the delivery tote;
13) scanning the first barcode on the prescription label and comparing it to the second barcode to determine that the delivery tote is the correct one for the prescription order;
14) further scanning a third barcode on the prescription medication identifying the prescription medication to verify that the prescription medication matches the prescription order;
15) placing the prescription medication with attached prescription label into the delivery tote if there are no scan errors; and
16) if there are any scan errors setting the prescription medication aside for further review;
17) repeating steps 5-16 for each remaining order in the plurality of orders;
18) generating a packing list of all items associated with the plurality of prescription orders in the delivery tote; and
19) delivering the items in the delivery tote to a healthcare facility associated with the delivery tote.
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Abstract
A system and method for electronic assistance in dispensing pharmaceuticals, utilizing software, hardware and barcode technology to yield error free, clinically correct, adjudicated prescriptions. The system is adaptive to the preferences of an authorized user, by being configurable on the basis of when and what type of warnings are given in particular circumstances, based on entries in a field, and whether the order can proceed. Additionally, the invention allows for automated and electronically assisted refilling of orders. The invention allows for tracking and monitoring of prescription orders through barcode labeling and scanning.
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1. A method for electronically assisting in dispensing pharmaceuticals relating to a plurality of prescription orders fulfilled in a plurality of respective pharmacies for a plurality of respective healthcare facilities, the method comprising the steps of:
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1) configuring a computer system to process the prescription orders by an authorized user; 2) entering data, relating to a plurality of prescription orders, into fields of the computer system; 3) determining whether a check is to be performed on the data entered into the fields; 4) generating by the computer system, as a function of the configuring, a warning to the user if the computer system determines a check is to be performed and the data entered into the field requires the warning; 5) verifying one of the plurality of prescription orders by a pharmacist; 6) determining if a payor is available for the one prescription order; 7) adjudicating the one prescription order by sending the one prescription order to a billing queue; 8) generating a prescription label with a first barcode corresponding to the prescription order; 9) retrieving a prescription medication corresponding to the prescription order from a stock location; 10) labeling the prescription medication with said prescription label; 11) obtaining a delivery tote for delivery of the prescription medication to a healthcare facility; 12) scanning a second barcode on the delivery tote; 13) scanning the first barcode on the prescription label and comparing it to the second barcode to determine that the delivery tote is the correct one for the prescription order; 14) further scanning a third barcode on the prescription medication identifying the prescription medication to verify that the prescription medication matches the prescription order; 15) placing the prescription medication with attached prescription label into the delivery tote if there are no scan errors; and 16) if there are any scan errors setting the prescription medication aside for further review; 17) repeating steps 5-16 for each remaining order in the plurality of orders; 18) generating a packing list of all items associated with the plurality of prescription orders in the delivery tote; and 19) delivering the items in the delivery tote to a healthcare facility associated with the delivery tote. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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Current AssigneeOmnicare LLC (CVS Health Corporation)
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Original AssigneeOmnicare Incorporated (CVS Health Corporation)
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InventorsDiMaggio, John P
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Primary Examiner(s)Karmis, Stefanos
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Assistant Examiner(s)Butler, Michael E
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Application NumberUS11/384,555Publication NumberTime in Patent Office2,962 DaysField of Search700/236, 700/237, 700/244US Class Current700/237CPC Class CodesG16H 20/13 delivered from dispensers
