Patent ID: 11923061
Assignee: CAREFUSION 303, INC.
Field: Control (Instruments)
Classification: CPC G | IPC G

Claim 0:
1. A system for dose dispensing, the system comprising:
one or more processors; and
a memory including instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the one or more processors to:
secure a first container including a medication in a first location within an automated dispensing device, the first container including a first dosage form of the medication;
secure a second container including the medication in a second location within the automated dispensing device, the second container including a second dosage form of the medication;
receive a selection identifying an order for the medication, the order including at least a maximum amount to administer;
determine that the first dosage form and the second dosage form are sufficient to provide the maximum amount;
select the first dosage form as preferable over the second dosage form based on one or more determined characteristics of the first dosage form and of the second dosage form; and
activate the automated dispensing device to permit access to the first location.