Pharmaceutical distribution device

Abstract

A method of providing items required for a complex drug regimen. In a preferred embodiment the method includes the steps of disposing a plurality of different drugs in corresponding drug compartments within a container; and providing drug identification information visually associated with each drug compartment containing a drug. The invention also includes a kit for a complex drug regimen. In a preferred embodiment the kit includes a kit container including a plurality of drug compartments, each drug compartment adapted to contain a drug; a plurality of different drugs disposed in the drug compartments; and drug identification information visually associated with each drug compartment containing a drug.

1 . A method of providing items required for a complex drug regimen, the method comprising: 
 disposing a plurality of different drugs in corresponding drug compartments within a container; and    providing drug identification information visually associated with each drug compartment containing a drug.    
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising labeling the drug compartments with labels to identify drugs to be taken together.  
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 2  wherein at least two of the drugs are intended to be used together, the disposing step comprises associating the at least two drugs with the same label.  
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising altering a drug compartment size prior to completion of the disposing step.  
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 4  wherein the altering step comprises removing a wall portion of a compartment from the container.  
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 4  wherein the altering step comprises adding a wall portion of a compartment to the container.  
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 4  wherein the altering step comprises raising a bottom surface of a compartment.  
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 7  wherein the raising step comprises adding a false bottom to the compartment.  
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the disposing step further comprises disposing a drug delivery tool with a drug in a drug compartment.  
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 9  wherein the step of disposing a drug delivery tool comprises placing the drug delivery tool and the drug in an order of use within the drug compartment.  
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 1  further comprising arranging the drug compartments in a drug compartment arrangement following an intended order of use.  
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 11  wherein the step of providing drug identification information comprises providing drug identification information arranged in an arrangement substantially similar to the drug compartment arrangement.  
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 1  wherein the step of providing drug identification information comprises labeling the container.  
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 13  wherein the labeling step comprises labeling the instructions on a lid of the container.  
   
   
       15 . A kit for a complex drug regimen comprising: 
 a kit container comprising a plurality of drug compartments, each drug compartment adapted to contain one or more drugs;    a plurality of different drugs disposed in the drug compartments; and    drug identification information visually associated with each drug compartment containing a drug.    
   
   
       16 . The kit of  claim 15  further comprising at least one label identifying drugs to be taken together.  
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 16  wherein at least two of the drugs are intended to be used together and are associated with the label.  
   
   
       18 . The kit of  claim 15  further comprising at least one drug delivery tool disposed in a drug compartment along with a drug.  
   
   
       19 . The kit of  claim 18  wherein the drug delivery tool and drug and disposed in an order of use within the drug compartment.  
   
   
       20 . The kit of  claim 15  wherein the drug compartments are arranged in a drug compartment arrangement following an intended order of use.  
   
   
       21 . The kit of  claim 20  wherein the drug identification information is arranged in an arrangement substantially similar to the drug compartment arrangement.  
   
   
       22 . The kit of  claim 15  wherein the kit container comprises a lid, the instructions of use being disposed on the lid.  
   
   
       23 . The kit of  claim 15  wherein the kit container has a first dimension of about 16.75 inches or less, a second dimension of about 16.75 inches or less and a third dimension of about 6.75 inches or less.  
   
   
       24 . The kit of  claim 15  wherein the kit container has a first dimension of about 17.25 inches or less, a second dimension of about 12.25 inches or less and a third dimension of about 2.875 inches or less.  
   
   
       25 . The kit of  claim 15  wherein the kit container further comprises a tab adapted to facilitate removal of the kit container from a mailing container.  
   
   
       26 . The kit of  claim 15  wherein at least one drug compartment is adapted to be altered in size.  
   
   
       27 . The kit of  claim 26  wherein the at least one drug compartment comprises a wall portion adapted to be removed from the kit container.  
   
   
       28 . The kit of  claim 26  wherein the at least one drug compartment comprises a wall portion adapted to be inserted into the kit container.  
   
   
       29 . The kit of  claim 26  wherein the at least one drug compartment comprises a false bottom to be inserted into the kit container.  
   
   
       30 . The kit of  claim 15  further comprising a biohazard container disposed in the kit container.  
   
   
       31 . The kit of  claim 30  wherein the kit container comprises a lid, the kit container being adapted to conceal most of the biohazard container from view when the lid is open.  
   
   
       32 . The kit of  claim 31  wherein the biohazard container comprises a lid, the kit container being adapted to conceal from view substantially all of the biohazard container except the lid.