摘要 |
<p>A system for the controlled dispensing and storing of medication and more particularly, a programmed computerized system (21) with various types of medication dispensing units (40) to dispense one or more single units of medication items, according to patient requirements that are programmed into the system (21). A modular medication dispensing unit (40) with its own microprocessor (70) is provided. This medication dispensing unit (40) can be removed from the system (21) or have its power supply turned off and the microprocessor (70) maintains information regarding the type quantity, expiration dates and other relevant information about each medication item in the medication dispensing unit (40).</p> |