Medication storage and dispensing apparatus having linear drawer assembly including discrete storage modules
First Claim
1. A medication storage and dispensing workstation for use in a medication management system administering the inventory and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in a healthcare environment comprising:
- a linear drawer assembly having a plurality of discrete, removable, storage modules for containing medications and/or other medical supplies;
wherein the storage modules are arranged in a linear array extending longitudinally along the travel path of the linear drawer assembly; and
wherein each storage module comprises a drawer that is extensible laterally relative to the linear arrangement of the storage modules.
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Abstract
A medication storage and dispensing workstation for use in a medication management system administering the inventory and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in a healthcare environment is disclosed. The workstation incorporates a linear drawer assembly having a plurality of discrete, removable, storage modules for containing medications and/or other medical supplies. The storage modules are arranged in a linear array extending longitudinally along the travel path of the linear drawer assembly. Each storage module, in turn, comprises a drawer that is extensible laterally relative to the linear arrangement of the storage modules. As such, the drawer assemblies comprise a compartmentalized “drawer-in-drawer” arrangement that provides an efficient use of storage space and enables a user to utilize the workstation in a workspace having a smaller footprint that traditional storage cabinet apparatus.
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8 Claims
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1. A medication storage and dispensing workstation for use in a medication management system administering the inventory and distribution of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies in a healthcare environment comprising:
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a linear drawer assembly having a plurality of discrete, removable, storage modules for containing medications and/or other medical supplies; wherein the storage modules are arranged in a linear array extending longitudinally along the travel path of the linear drawer assembly; and wherein each storage module comprises a drawer that is extensible laterally relative to the linear arrangement of the storage modules. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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