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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 29, 2013
Aesynt Incorporated, Cranberry, PA (US);
Jeff Thompson, Allison Park, PA (US);
David Deutsch, Cranberry Township, PA (US);
Preeti Churbock, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Kevon Garrison, Rocky Point, NC (US);
John Barickman, West Chester, PA (US);
Bruce Thompson, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Randy Rossi, Greensburg, PA (US);
Gregoire Aby-Eva, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Jeremy O'Halloran, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Aesynt Incorporated, Cranberry, PA (US);
Abstract
Provided herein are various apparatuses, systems, and methods for improving the efficiency of medication distribution within a healthcare facility. In particular, embodiments may provide for storing and dispensing medications to an authorized medical person for administration to a patient in a healthcare facility. A storage and dispensing system may include a housing defining a cavity, a door movable between an open and a closed position to provide access to the cavity, two or more receivers disposed within the cavity, a lock to lock the door in the closed position, and a user interface configured to receive a request for medications stored within the cavity. The medications may be configured to be presented to a user in response to a request for the medications, while unrequested medications remain inaccessible.