Drug dispensing apparatus

摘要

PCT No. PCT/JP90/00674 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 23, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 23, 1992 PCT Filed May 25, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO90/14065 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 29, 1990.The present invention provides for a drug dispensing device which is portable, provides a high level of security, is flexible in accommodating a number of user selected drugs, is easily stockable, and reduces labor and time requirement for drug dispensing. The present invention provides an apparatus having a microprocessor means which controls the drug dispensing. The apparatus includes an interior medication storage area adapted to receive a plurality of different sized dispensers in user selectable combinations. A receiving drawer is provided below the interior medication storage area to receive and dispense the medications. A dispenser is provided which can be configured in a multiplicity of sizes and shapes to accommodate different sized medications. The dispenser is adapted to receive a cooperating cartridge which contains the medications. The dispenser includes an actuator which contacts and dispenses the medications from the cartridge.