Patent ID: 8136332
Filing Date: 2012-03-20
Classification: B65B,B65C,G06Q,G16H,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for filling at least one order implemented by an automated pharmaceutical dispensing system, the method comprising the steps of: automatically receiving: (1) at least one literature pack containing printed literature relating to the at least one order, patient specific information of a patient and first identification corresponding to the order, and (2) at least one package containing a pharmaceutical products and second identification corresponding to the order, and wherein the at least one order includes at least one prescription for the pharmaceutical product contained in the at least one package, automatically combining the at least one literature pack and the at least one package by comparing the first and second identification to send the at least one literature pack and the at least one package to at least one recipient corresponding to the at least one order, to thereby fill the at least one order; automatically receiving at least one bottle containing pills and third identification, and automatically combining the at least one literature pack with the at least one bottle and the at least one package responsive to comparing the third identification with at least one of the first and second identification, and wherein the at least one bottle is specifically designated for the at least one order; and automatically shipping, responsive to address information of the patient in the order, the combined the at least one literature pack, the at least one bottle and the at least one package to the patient to fulfill the at least one order.