Medication distribution system

Abstract

A unique medication distribution system for compliance packaging of medications, designed to contain each individual's unique daily medications and supplements and enhance the timely administration of the medications. The production and distribution of the system is automated and highly integrated with the database software as well as business software managed and operated by a pharmacy. The system comprises of a card made up of plastic, paper or composite materials with blister components containing the medication. The card can be bipartite or multipartite according to the medication needs of a user, with foldable side panels. An array of the timing corresponding to each medication is printed on the card. Corresponding to each medication is also an array listing the name of the doctor, the name of the medication and the rationale for its administration. A side panel may have sleeves or pockets containing salves, ointments, patches, lotions or milks, when prescribed to the user. A side panel may be customized to advertising targeting the market defined by individuals who take several medications in a day.

1 . A medication and healthcare supplements distribution system to ensure compliance packaging, customized to the needs of an individual patient and industry supported so as to enable the user to take medications as prescribed on a daily basis.  
     
     
         2 . The medication distribution system of  claim 1  further comprising web-based input means.  
     
     
         3 . The medication distribution system of  claim 2  comprising an industrial product whose production, distribution and marketing is internet-based.  
     
     
         4 . The medication distribution system of  claim 2  in which the operational mechanism is responsible for the management of a database consisting of an individual's daily medications, prescriptions and supplement needs.  
     
     
         5 . The medication distribution system of  claim 2  further comprising an internet website designed to allow physicians and pharmacists to enter patient's daily medication prescription.  
     
     
         6 . The medication distribution system of  claim 5  in which the website is loaded with one or more of the following: the Database of Patient Prescription, the Practitioner Database, Drug Interaction Database, and Business Software for billing, orders, and Demand and Supply analysis.  
     
     
         7 . The medication distribution system of  claim 5  directed and coordinated by a Mechatronic Engine, optionally comprising robotic automation with database interface.  
     
     
         8 . The medication distribution system of  claim 2  further comprising means for communication of system data to patient or physician based medical record systems.  
     
     
         9 . The medication distribution system of  claim 1  especially adapted for monitoring of compliance.