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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 11, 2025
Filed:
Apr. 24, 2023
Mckesson Corporation, Irving, TX (US);
Stacy Mccrommon, Loganville, GA (US);
Scott Genone, Roswell, GA (US);
Mark Beers, Lilburn, GA (US);
Keith Crozier, North Kingstown, RI (US);
McKesson Corporation, Irving, TX (US);
Abstract
A method, apparatus and computer program product are provided for providing real-time or near real-time pricing information with improved efficiency. A special price may be returned in response to a prescription inquiry, and/or an alternative price obtained from stored prescription transactions. The prescription inquiry may be transmitted to a claims processor computer and/cash discount system in certain scenarios. If a response is not received within a time threshold, an estimated cost range may be determined. The real-time or near real-time pricing information is provided to a prescriber computer and may improve the efficiency of related systems, as well as prescription adherence by patients.