APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DISPENSING MEDICATION

摘要

Provided herein are various apparatuses, systems, and methods for improving the efficiency of medication distribution and replenishment within a healthcare facility. In particular, embodiments may provide for receiving an indication of a transfer of a medication unit of the first medication type to the container and advancing the container away from the automated storage device in response to receiving the indication of a transfer. The indication of a transfer of the medication unit of the first medication type may include receiving a barcode scan indicative of the first medication type. The indication of a transfer may further include receiving a barcode scan indicative of the container and associating the medication unit with the container.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
receiving a first medication order comprising a first medication type; determining a container size for the first medication order; causing an automated storage device comprising a plurality of medication types to present the first medication type in an accessible position; and causing a container of the determined container size to be dispensed to a position proximate the accessible position of the first medication type.