Design and Functioning of Automated Medicine Dispensing Module

Design and Implementation of an Automated Dispensing Device for Reducing Methadone Therapy Misuse

Introduction: A variety of (deliberate or inaccurate) errors in drug rehabilitation clinics may occur  due to use of addictive drugs. Automated drug distribution systems play a significant role in reducing drug medication errors. Method: Firstly, according to the addiction rehabilitation centers requests, the design and construction of the device was performed. The prototype systems were examin...

A Medicine Monitoring and Dispensing System

In general, most of the patients forget to take prescribed medication at the required time. This causes a big problem as it affects the dosage quantum required for the patient that results in not yielding the right recovery result. It is difficult for caregiver to monitor patients round the clock. In order to avoid these problems, a medicine monitoring and dispensary system is implemented. Medi...

Chapter 11. Automated Medication Dispensing Devices

In the 1980s, automated dispensing devices appeared on the scene, a generation after the advent of unit-dose dispensing (Chapter 11). The invention and production of these devices brought hopes of reduced rates of medication errors, increased efficiency for pharmacy and nursing staff, ready availability of medications where they are most often used (the nursing unit or inpatient ward), and impr...

Automated Dispensing Technologies : Effect on Managed Care

DATA SYNTHESIS This study presents a review of several automated dispensing technologies that could be used in a hospital, managed care, or long-term care setting. Smaller automated systems reviewed are the Argus, Automated 250FD, Automated Pharmacy Station, Baxter ATC-212, Baxter ATC 240, Medserv, Pyxis Medstation, Medstation Rx, and Selectrac-Rx. Larger automated systems reviewed are the Bake...

Do automated dispensing machines improve patient safety?