Patent ID: 9529973
Filing Date: 2016-12-27
CPC Classification: G05B,G07F,G16H

Claim Text:
1. A method comprising: reading a first identifier that identifies a dispensing device to be replenished with medicament; reading a second identifier that identifies an operator; electronically comparing the first and second identifiers to confirm that the operator is authorized to replenish medicament in the dispensing device; in response to confirming that the operator is authorized to replenish medicament in the dispensing device, identifying the medicament to be replenished in the dispensing device; electronically confirming that the correct medicament to be replenished in the dispensing device is available in a bulk stock container; and electronically unlocking a drawer in which the dispensing device is located to allow the operator access to the dispensing device for replenishment in response to confirming that the operator is authorized to replenish medicament in the dispensing device and in response to confirming that the correct medicament to be replenished in the dispensing device is available in the bulk stock container.