| 摘要 |
Disclosed is a method and apparatus for determining whether an implantable device needs to be refilled for drug. The system includes an implantable drug delivery device (105) having stored therein at least one drug, a drug monitor module (735) monitoring drug usage and drug levels, an external programmer (110) in telemetric communication with the implantable drug delivery device and having a drug management module (115) for determining whether the drug should be replenished based upon the drug usage information from the drug monitoring module and various other parameters. If it is determined that the implanted device needs to be replenished, the external programmer will contact various entities involved in the healthcare management of the patient to schedule an appointment to refill the device. The various entities include, for example, an insurance provider, a pharmacy, a hospital, a caregiver, a physician, and a device manufacturer. |
