Systems and methods for managing use of a medicament

摘要

Systems and methods for managing use of a pharmaceutical product are provided. The systems and methods utilize an external cover and a container, along with a first material and a pharmaceutical product that are each contained within an internal space that exists when the external cover is in a closed position relative to the container. Release of the first material may bond the external cover to the container, may result in the first material coming into contact with the pharmaceutical product, or both.

主权项

1. A pharmaceutical product supply, comprising:
a container comprising a sidewall, an end wall, and an open end, wherein said end wall and said open end are oppositely disposed, wherein a boundary of a first space is defined by said sidewall and said end wall, and wherein said open end leads into said first space; an external cover comprising a receptacle, an outlet port from said receptacle, and a seal blocking said outlet port; pharmaceutical product disposed within said first space of said container, wherein said external cover blocks said open end and encloses said pharmaceutical product within said container when said external cover is detachably engaged with said container; a first material within said receptacle of said external cover; a release mechanism, wherein activation of said release mechanism is independent of movement of said external cover relative to said container; a first configuration where said receptacle of said external cover is isolated from said pharmaceutical product within said first space of said container such that said first material is also isolated from said pharmaceutical product within said first space of said container and such that said first material is confined within said receptacle, wherein said pharmaceutical product supply is in said first configuration prior to said activation of said release mechanism; and a second configuration where said receptacle of said external cover is interconnected said first space of said container such that there is a passage from said receptacle, through said outlet port, though said open end, and into said first space, and such that said first material is released from said receptacle of said external cover, passes through said outlet port, passes through said open end of said container, and comes into contact with said pharmaceutical product within said first space of said container, wherein said second configuration is achieved by said activation of said release mechanism to disable said seal.