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  comprising a foldable bipartite or multipartite card with blister pack or other medication repository components.  
     
     
         3 . The medication distribution system of  claim 1  in which the size of the card is variable to meet the individual medication requirements of the user.  
     
     
         4 . The medication distribution system of  claim 1  further comprising means for enhanced compliance by a user taking several medications in a day.  
     
     
         5 . The medication distribution system of  claim 1  adapted for containing all forms of pharmaceuticals including salves, ointments and patches, and medications that are sensitive to light and air, etc.  
     
     
         6 . The customized medication dispensation system of  claim 1  in which the medications are ordered for use chronologically through a given day.  
     
     
         7 . The medication distribution system of  claim 2  further comprising at least three panels.  
     
     
         8 . The medication distribution system of  claim 2  in which the repository means may be adhered either directly or indirectly, such as with tape, glue, adhesive film or any other attachment means, to the card.  
     
     
         9 . The medication distribution system of  claim 2  further comprising pull-tabs with time for each medication printed on it, whereas the tab is pulled when the respective medication is ingested or applied to indicate the same.