JP2021061991A - Device for separately packaging medicine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a device for separately packaging medicine which can separately package a plurality of types of medicine in an efficient manner.SOLUTION: A device for separately packaging medicine comprises: a supply unit for supplying medicine from a medicine container that stores the medicine; a separately-packaging unit for separately packaging the medicine supplied by the supply unit; a reception unit for receiving an input of pharmacy data including information on pharmacy; a memory unit for memorizing registration information on the medicine container; and a controlling unit for controlling the supply unit and the separately-packaging unit. The controlling unit determines whether the memory unit memorizes the registration information on the medicine container for storing medicine to be separately packaged, which is included in the pharmacy data. If, as a result of such determination, it is determined that the medicine to be separately packaged includes registered medicine whose registration information is memorized by the memory unit and unregistered medicine whose registration information is not memorized by the memory unit, the controlling unit performs supply of the registered medicine, and then guides an introduction of an external medicine container which stores all the dosage of the unregistered medicine from the outside of the device for separately packaging medicine into the device for separately packaging medicine.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

The present disclosure relates to a drug packaging device.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2016-130972 (Patent Document 1) describes a plurality of drug containers for accommodating powders for each type, a distribution unit for distributing powders discharged from drug containers, and powders individually packaged. A powder packaging device comprising a drug packaging device that performs a packaging operation is disclosed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-130972

The dispensing data input to the drug packaging device may include multiple types of drugs. Regarding the drug included in the dispensing data, the information about the drug container containing the drug may or may not be registered in the drug packaging device. Even when the dispensing data includes a drug whose drug container is registered and a drug whose drug container is not registered, it is required to efficiently package the drug according to the dispensing data.

The present disclosure provides a drug packaging device that enables efficient packaging according to dispensing data containing a plurality of types of drugs.

According to the present disclosure, a supply unit that supplies a drug from a drug container that houses a drug, a packaging unit that packages the drug supplied by the supply unit, and a reception unit that accepts input of dispensing data including information on dispensing. Provided is a drug packaging device comprising a storage unit for storing registration information regarding a drug container, a control unit for controlling a supply unit and a packaging unit, and a control unit. The control unit determines whether or not the registration information regarding the drug container containing the drug to be packaged included in the dispensing data is stored in the storage unit. As a result of determining whether or not the drug is stored, the control unit determines that the drug to be packaged is a registered drug whose registration information is stored in the storage unit and an unregistered drug whose registration information is not stored in the storage unit. When it is determined that the drug contains, the registered drug is supplied, and then an external drug container containing all the doses of the unregistered drug is introduced from the outside of the drug packaging device into the drug packaging device. To do.

According to the drug packaging device according to the present disclosure, a plurality of types of drugs can be efficiently packaged.

It is the schematic which shows the dispensing system. It is a schematic block diagram of the drug packaging device which concerns on embodiment. It is a schematic diagram which looked at the distribution part in a plan view. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the drug packaging device. It is a perspective view of an intermediate container (external drug container). It is a perspective view of the carry-out container. It is a schematic block diagram of a weighing device. It is a 1st flow chart which shows the flow of the supply of a drug and the processing of a sachet. It is a 2nd flow chart which shows the flow of the supply of a drug and the processing of a sachet. It is a figure which shows the setting value for determining whether or not the packaging can be executed. It is a figure which shows the determination of the feasibility of the division of the dispensing data as a whole when the dispensing data contains a plurality of drugs and these a plurality of drugs are packaged. It is a figure which shows the 1st example of a print output. It is a figure which shows the 2nd example of a print output.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following drawings, the same or corresponding parts are given the same reference number, and the description thereof will not be repeated.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view showing a dispensing system 100. FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of the drug packaging device 1 according to the embodiment. FIG. 3 is a schematic view of the packaging portion 33 in a plan view. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the drug packaging device 1.

As shown in FIG. 1, the dispensing system 100 includes a drug packaging device 1 and a weighing device 80.

The drug packaging device 1 supplies and packages the drug. The drug packaging device 1 can weigh one or more drugs in order to supply the drug. In the present specification, weighing a drug means taking out a necessary amount of the drug contained in a drug container or the like. The drug packaging device 1 weighs a powder (powder-like, fine-grained, or granular drug) as a drug. The drug packaging device 1 may be capable of packaging tablets in addition to the powder.

The weighing device 80 is installed outside the drug packaging device 1. The weighing device 80 can weigh the drug in place of the drug packaging device 1. The drug packaging device 1 and the measuring device 80 are installed in, for example, a pharmacy or a hospital.

The supply and packaging of the drug performed by the drug packaging device 1 is performed based on the dispensing data input by the operator.

The drug packaging device 1 may also package only the drug. In this case, a weighing device 80 or the like is used for weighing the drug. The weighing device 80 weighs the medicine taken out from the medicine bottle or the like by the operator. The drug packaging device 1 can also only weigh the drug. In this case, the weighed drug is taken out of the drug packaging device 1 without being packaged. The drug packaging device 1 stores the weighed drug in a container so that the operator can take out the container.

In the following description, the drug packaging device 1 packaging the drug is referred to as a first operation, and the drug packaging device 1 weighing the drug and not packaging the drug thereafter is referred to as a second operation. .. In the first operation, the drug packaging device 1 may perform weighing, and the drug packaging device 1 may not perform weighing. The case where the drug packaging device 1 packages the drug weighed (weighed) by the measuring device 80 or the like outside the drug packaging device 1 is also included in the first operation.

As shown in FIG. 2, the drug packaging device 1 includes a first storage unit 11, a second storage unit 12, and a third storage unit 13. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the drug packaging device 1 includes a transport unit 14, a drug container 15, a first information processing unit 16, a weighing unit 30, and a second information processing unit 19. A third information processing unit 20, a display unit 21, an operation unit 22, a printing unit 24, a drug discharging unit 32, a packaging unit 33, a cleaning unit 38, and a control unit 50 are provided.

The first storage unit 11 can store a plurality of intermediate containers 91 in which the drug is not stored. The intermediate container 91 is prepared for accommodating the drug to be supplied and packaged and transporting the drug to each part of the drug packaging device 1. The configuration of the intermediate container 91 will be described later.

The first storage unit 11 may have, for example, a plurality of support stands for allowing the plurality of intermediate containers 91 to stand by, and each support stand may support the bottom surface of each intermediate container 91. However, the configuration of the first storage unit 11 can be arbitrarily changed as long as the intermediate container 91 can be substantially stored.

The second storage unit 12 can store a plurality of external drug containers 92 in which the drug is not stored. The external drug container 92 is used as a container for accommodating a drug prepared outside the drug packaging device 1 by the operator and being introduced into the drug packaging device 1 for packaging the drug. The external drug container 92 contains the drug to be weighed by the weighing device 80 when the weighing device 80 or the like shown in FIG. 1 is used for weighing instead of the drug packaging device 1, and the drug content is contained in the measured drug. It is prepared in the drug packaging device 1 for introduction into the packaging device 1. The configuration of the external drug container 92 will be described later.

The third storage unit 13 can store a plurality of carry-out containers 93 in which the drug is not stored. The carry-out container 93 is for accommodating the weighed drug and carrying out the drug from the drug packaging device 1 to another drug packaging device 95 when the drug packaging device 1 does not package after weighing. , Prepared in the drug packaging device 1.

The second storage unit 12 and the third storage unit 13 can be configured to support the bottom surface of the external drug container 92 or the carry-out container 93, as in the case of the first storage unit 11, for example.

The intermediate container 91 will be described. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the intermediate container 91 (external drug container 92). As shown in FIG. 5, the intermediate container 91 includes an accommodating unit 91a, a discharge path unit 91b, an opening / closing unit 91c, an information display unit (display unit) 91d, and an information recording unit (information recording member) 91e. Be prepared.

The accommodating portion 91a is a portion in which the intermediate container 91 substantially accommodates the drug. The accommodating portion 91a is formed in a hollow shape with the upper side open.

The discharge path portion 91b is configured as a narrow passage connecting the internal space and the external space of the accommodating portion 91a. The discharge path portion 91b is formed so as to communicate with the end portion of the accommodating portion 91a.

The opening / closing portion 91c is configured as a shutter-shaped movable member. The opening / closing portion 91c can open / close the connection portion between the accommodating portion 91a and the discharge path portion 91b.

The information display unit 91d is a display capable of displaying dispensing data and information related to dispensing. The information display unit 91d can be configured as, for example, a microcapsule type or an electrophoresis type electronic paper.

The information recording unit 91e has, for example, a non-volatile memory, and can record container-specific information. The container-specific information includes container identification information. The container-specific information may include information indicating the type of container (intermediate container 91, external drug container 92, carry-out container 93). The information recording unit 91e can be configured as, for example, an RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tag.

In the drug packaging device 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of intermediate containers 91 having the same shape are prepared. It should be noted that a plurality of types of intermediate containers 91 having different sizes of the accommodating portions 91a may be prepared. In this case, it is possible to deal with various situations in which weighing is performed, such as weighing of various drugs.

The external drug container 92 will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the external drug container 92 has substantially the same configuration as the intermediate container 91. The external drug container 92 includes a storage section 92a, a discharge path section 92b, an opening / closing section 92c, an information display section 92d, and an information recording section 92e.

The accommodating unit 92a, the discharge path unit 92b, the opening / closing unit 92c, the information display unit 92d, and the information recording unit 92e include the accommodating unit 91a, the discharge path unit 91b, the opening / closing unit 91c, the information display unit 91d, and the information recording unit in the intermediate container 91. Since the configuration is the same as that of the unit 91e, the description thereof will be omitted.

In the drug packaging device 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of external drug containers 92 having the same shape are prepared. It should be noted that a plurality of types of external drug containers 92 having different sizes of the accommodating portions 92a may be prepared. In this case, it is possible to deal with various situations in which external weighing is performed, such as external weighing of various drugs.

The carry-out container 93 will be described. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the carry-out container 93. As shown in FIG. 6, the unloading container 93 corresponds to an intermediate container 91 in which the discharge path portion 91b and the opening / closing portion 91c are omitted. The carry-out container 93 includes a storage unit 93a, an information display unit 93d, and an information recording unit 93e.

Since the accommodating unit 93a, the information display unit 93d, and the information recording unit 93e have the same configuration as the accommodating unit 91a, the information display unit 91d, and the information recording unit 91e in the intermediate container 91, the description thereof will be omitted.

In the drug packaging device 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of carry-out containers 93 having the same shape are prepared. It should be noted that a plurality of types of carry-out containers 93 having different sizes of the accommodating portions 93a may be prepared. In this case, it is possible to deal with various situations in which weighing is performed, such as weighing of various drugs.

The transport unit 14 can transport the intermediate container 91, the external drug container 92, and the carry-out container 93. As shown in FIG. 2, the transport unit 14 includes a first transport unit 14a and a second transport unit 14b.

The operation of each of the first transport unit 14a and the second transport unit 14b is controlled by the control unit 50. The first transport section 14a and the second transport section 14b differ only in the range in which the transport is performed, and the configurations for performing the transport are substantially the same. Therefore, the first transport unit 14a will be described below as an example. To do.

The first transport section 14a includes a container holding section for holding the intermediate container 91, the external drug container 92, or the carry-out container 93. The container holding portion is configured to be movable along a path defined in the drug packaging device 1. The first transport section 14a moves the container holding section while holding the intermediate container 91, the external drug container 92, or the carry-out container 93 in the container holding section, whereby the intermediate container 91, the external drug container 92, or the carry-out container is carried out. Transport the container 93.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the intermediate container 91, the external drug container 92, and the carry-out container 93 are transported by the common first transport unit 14a. Therefore, in each of the three types of containers, it is preferable that the portion attached to the first transport portion 14a (container holding portion) has the same configuration because the configuration of the first transport portion 14a can be simplified.

The intermediate container 91, the external drug container 92, and the carry-out container 93 are similar to each other in terms of configuration and function. Therefore, the intermediate container 91 can also be used as the external drug container 92 used for the first operation. Further, the intermediate container 91 can also be used as the carry-out container 93 used for the second operation. The external drug container 92 can also be used as an intermediate container 91 used for the first operation. The external drug container 92 can also be used as the carry-out container 93 used for the second operation. By reducing the types of containers, it is possible to realize simplification of the configuration.

In FIG. 2, the path of the first transport section 14a is shown by a broken line, and the path of the second transport section 14b is shown by a two-dot chain line. The first transport unit 14a and the second transport unit 14b are provided with separate drive sources, and each of them can operate independently. Therefore, the drug packaging device 1 can simultaneously transport the container by the first transport unit 14a and the container by the second transport unit 14b in parallel.

There are various configurations in which the transport unit 14 holds the container. For example, a container holding portion is provided at the tip of a stretchable or rotatable arm, and the position of the container holding portion is changed by expanding and contracting or rotating the arm. It may be configured. Further, for example, the container may be grasped by a chuck, or the container may be sucked and held.

The drug container 15 stores the drug to be weighed. Each drug container 15 is formed with an opening for discharging and taking out the drug from the container.

As a general rule, the plurality of drug containers 15 contain different types of drugs. However, for example, for frequently used drugs, the same drug may be contained in a plurality of drug containers 15.

The drug packaging device 1 can also handle excipients in addition to drugs. Excipients may be contained in any of the plurality of drug containers 15. The drug packaging device 1 takes out the excipient from the drug container 15 when it is necessary to shape the drug (powder). In this case, the excipient can be supplied in the same manner as the drug. A cleaning material may be contained in any of the plurality of drug containers 15. In this case, the cleaning material can be supplied in the same manner as the chemical. The cleaning material is taken out from the drug container 15 and packaged while contacting the drug path of the drug packaging device 1, so that the drug path with which the cleaning material comes into contact is cleaned. Excipients may be used as the cleaning material. The excipient and / or cleaning material may be lactose.

An information recording unit 71 is provided on the outer surface of the drug container 15. The information recording unit 71 may be, for example, an RFID tag. The information recording unit 71 can store information (contained drug information) regarding the drug contained in the drug container 15. The contained drug information includes the drug name, the remaining amount of the drug in the drug container 15, the expiration date of the drug, the previous replenishment date, the operating conditions of the weighing unit 30, and the like. The drug packaging device 1 can obtain information on contained drugs by reading the information recording unit 71. When only the identification information of the drug container 15 is stored in the information recording unit 71 and read by the drug packaging device 1, the above-mentioned contained drug information may be recalled from the storage unit 61 described later. ..

The first information processing unit 16 can read the contained drug information from the information recording unit 71. The first information processing unit 16 can be configured as, for example, an RFID reader / writer. The first information processing unit 16 is provided at an arbitrary position of the drug packaging device 1.

The weighing unit 30 includes a drug taking-out unit 17 and a measuring unit 18. The drug taking-out unit 17 takes out the drug from the drug container 15. The measuring unit 18 measures the medicine taken out from the medicine container 15.

The drug take-out unit 17 holds a plurality of drug containers 15 in a detachable manner. The drug taking-out unit 17 moves the held drug container 15 to a predetermined position, and at the predetermined position, the drug contained in the drug container 15 is taken out downward through the opening. The operation of the drug taking-out unit 17 is controlled by the control unit 50 based on the stored drug information read by the first information processing unit 16.

The measuring unit 18 includes a mounting table 18a and a detecting unit 18b. The mounting table 18a is arranged below the above-mentioned predetermined position of the drug taking-out portion 17. An intermediate container 91 or a carry-out container 93 can be placed on the mounting table 18a. The first transport unit 14a can transport the intermediate container 91 or the carry-out container 93 held in the container holding unit and place it on the mounting table 18a or remove it from the mounting table 18a.

The detection unit 18b can measure the drug inside the container with the intermediate container 91 or the carry-out container 93 mounted on the mounting table 18a. In other words, the measuring unit 18 is configured as an electronic balance, and the mounting table 18a corresponds to a portion of the measuring plate in the electronic balance. The detection unit 18b can be configured as, for example, an electromagnetic type or load cell type load sensor.

The weighing unit 30 is controlled by the control unit 50 so as to weigh the entire dose for each of the drugs indicated by the drug information. The control unit 50 appropriately moves the drug container 15 containing the drug indicated by the drug information by the drug take-out unit 17 directly above the mounting table 18a. After that, the control unit 50 takes out the drug downward from the drug container 15, stores the taken-out drug in the intermediate container 91 or the carry-out container 93 placed on the loading table 18a, and detects the stored drug in the detection unit 18b. Weigh by.

The second information processing unit 19 acquires the container-specific information stored in the information recording unit 91e of the intermediate container 91 or the information recording unit 93e of the unloading container 93 set in the measuring unit 18. Further, the second information processing unit 19 can change the display contents of the information display unit 91d of the intermediate container 91 or the information display unit 93d of the unloading container 93 set in the measuring unit 18. The second information processing unit 19 is configured as, for example, an RFID reader / writer.

The third information processing unit 20 acquires the container-specific information stored in the information recording unit 91e of the intermediate container 91 stored in the first storage unit 11. The acquisition of the container-specific information by the third information processing unit 20 is also performed for the external drug container 92 stored in the second storage unit 12 or the carry-out container 93 stored in the third storage unit 13.

The third information processing unit 20 may change the display contents of the intermediate container 91 or the unloading container 93. In this case, the second information processing unit 19 may change the display content of the intermediate container 91 or the unloading container 93 set in the measuring unit 18 only with respect to the measurement result.

The display unit 21 is a device having a display screen capable of displaying various information regarding the drug packaging device 1. As the display unit 21, for example, a liquid crystal display, an organic EL (Electro Luminescence) display, or the like can be considered. The display unit 21 is arranged at an appropriate position of the drug packaging device 1.

The operation unit 22 is operated so that the operator gives various instructions to the drug packaging device 1. The operation unit 22 is arranged at an appropriate position (for example, in the vicinity of the display unit 21) of the drug packaging device 1. The operation unit 22 may be configured to include a keyboard, or the display unit 21 may be a touch panel and the operation unit 22 may be incorporated in the display unit 21.

The printing unit 24 prints information about the drug to be weighed, supplied, and packaged by the drug packaging device 1. The printing unit 24 is controlled by the control unit 50. The printing unit 24 may print out the weight of the drug taken out from the drug container 15 by the drug taking-out unit 17 of the weighing unit 30 and measured by the measuring unit 18. The printing unit 24 may print out the weight of the drug to be taken out from the drug container 15 by the weighing unit 30 to be taken out. The printing unit 24 may be a printer of any type such as a thermal type or an inkjet type.

An intermediate container 91 or an external drug container 92 transported by the second transport unit 14b is set in the drug discharge unit 32. The drug discharge unit 32 can discharge the drug in the set intermediate container 91 or the external drug container 92. It is also possible to manually set the intermediate container 91 or the external drug container 92 in the drug discharge unit 32.

The drug discharging section 32 includes a container mounting section 32a. The container mounting portion 32a is configured so that the intermediate container 91 or the external drug container 92 can be mounted. The intermediate container 91 or the external drug container 92 is attached to the container attachment portion 32a automatically or manually by the second transport portion 14b.

The container mounting portion 32a includes an operating portion that moves the opening / closing portions 91c and 92c of the container from the closed state to the open state. Before being attached to the container mounting portion 32a, the connecting portions between the accommodating portions 91a and 92a and the discharge path portions 91b and 92b are in a closed state. Moves the opening / closing portions 91c and 92c. As a result, the connection portion between the accommodating portions 91a and 92a and the discharge path portions 91b and 92b is opened, and the discharge of the drug from the container is permitted.

The drug discharging unit 32 includes a vibrating device 32b. The vibrating device 32b includes a motor or the like that generates vibration. The vibrating device 32b is controlled by the control unit 50. The vibration device 32b generates vibration in response to a control signal from the control unit 50. The vibration generated by the vibrating device 32b is transmitted to the intermediate container 91 or the external drug container 92 attached to the container mounting portion 32a.

The packaging unit 33 is configured so that the drug weighed by the weighing unit 30 can be packaged. The packaging unit 33 is controlled by the control unit 50 so as to package the drug weighed by the weighing unit 30 for each dose. The packaging unit 33 includes a distribution unit 34 and a packaging unit 35.

The distribution unit 34 distributes the drug discharged from the container by the drug discharge unit 32 to each dose. The distribution unit 34 includes a distribution plate 34a and a feed unit 34b. The distribution plate 34a is configured to be rotatable about an axis in the vertical direction. The drug discharge unit 32 discharges the drug from the container and supplies the discharged drug onto the rotating distribution plate 34a. The feeding unit 34b drops the medicine supplied to the distribution plate 34a downward by a predetermined amount.

The weighing section 30 for taking out the drug from the drug container 15 to the intermediate container 91, the transport section 14 for transporting the intermediate container 91, and the drug discharging section 32 for discharging the drug from the intermediate container 91 and supplying the drug to the distribution plate 34a It constitutes the supply unit of the embodiment. The packaging unit 33 packages the drug supplied by the supply unit.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the drug packaging device 1 includes a plurality of (specifically, two) distribution units 34. Each distribution unit 34 includes a plurality of (specifically, two) drug discharge units 32. The drug is supplied onto one distribution dish 34a from either or both of the two drug discharge units 32. The same type of drug may be supplied to one distribution dish 34a from the two drug discharge units 32, different types of drugs may be supplied to one distribution dish 34a, and the drug and the excipient are one. It may be supplied to one distribution dish 34a.

The packaging unit 35 wraps the drug distributed by the distribution unit 34 with the packaging material 40. The packaging unit 35 includes a hopper 35a and a heater 35b. The packaging unit 35 repeats an operation of dropping the drug distributed in each dose by the distribution unit 34 onto the packaging material 40 through the hopper 35a and an operation of heat-welding the packaging material 40 by the heater 35b. By repeating these operations, each dose of the drug is sealed in the packaging material 40. The packaging material 40 containing the drug is sent out to a storage portion outside or inside the drug packaging device 1.

The supply standby unit 23 is provided between the weighing unit 30 for weighing the drug and the drug discharging unit 32 for discharging the drug. The intermediate container 91 or the external drug container 92 for accommodating the drug can be placed on the supply standby unit 23 as needed to stand by.

The cleaning unit 38 can clean the intermediate container 91 or the external chemical container 92. Cleaning may be performed by any means such as blowing compressed air, suctioning, or wiping with a brush or the like on the inner surface of the intermediate container 91 or the external chemical container 92. By cleaning, the chemicals remaining on the inner surface of the container are removed.

A cleaning standby unit 37 is provided in the vicinity of the cleaning unit 38. The intermediate container 91 or the external chemical container 92 before being cleaned can be placed on the cleaning standby unit 37 as needed to stand by.

The supply standby unit 23 and the cleaning standby unit 37 can be configured as, for example, a plate-shaped member on which a container can be placed, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

The control unit 50 can control each unit of the drug packaging device 1 (specifically, the weighing unit 30, the transport unit 14, the drug discharging unit 32, the packaging unit 33, etc.) based on the dispensing data. .. The control unit 50 may be configured as a part of the drug packaging device 1, or may be configured as a part of a dispensing device control device that controls another dispensing device such as another drug packaging device 95.

More specifically, the control unit 50 is configured as a known computer, and includes an arithmetic unit such as a CPU, a storage device such as a flash memory or a hard disk, and an input / output unit for communicating with the outside. Various programs and setting values are stored in the storage device. The arithmetic unit reads various programs and the like from the storage device, and based on the detection values of the sensors provided in each part of the drug packaging device 1 and various set values stored in the storage device, the drug packaging device 1 Control the operation of each part. The control unit 50 collaborates with the above-mentioned software and hardware to perform processing in the storage unit 61, the weighing selection unit 62, and the guide unit 65 shown in FIG. 4, and the command signal as a result of the processing is processed. By outputting, the drug packaging device 1 can be operated.

The storage unit 61 can store the dispensing data input from the outside as described above. Further, the storage unit 61 stores the stored drug information of the drug container 15 read by the first information processing unit 16 as the arrangement information of the drug container 15 arranged in the drug packaging device 1. In addition, the storage unit 61 can store various set values necessary for operating the drug packaging device 1.

In addition, the storage unit 61 stores various data such as drug master information, which is unique information about the drug. This master information includes, for example, drug code, drug name, JAN code (or RSS), drug bottle (drug container) code, classification (dosage form: powder, tablet, external medicine, etc.), specific gravity, drug type (ordinary drug). , Poisonous drugs, narcotics, powerful drugs, antipsychotics, therapeutic drugs, etc.), formulation changes, precautions, regular doses, information on prohibition of simultaneous administration, etc. are included.

Further, the storage unit 61 can store container-specific information (container identification number, container type, etc.) as container master information.

When at least one of the drugs included in the dispensing data cannot be packaged due to the ability of the packaging unit 33, the weighing selection unit 62 can measure the drug in the weighing unit 30 among the drugs. The operator can be made to select whether or not to execute the weighing operation by the weighing unit 30. There are various configurations for realizing selection. For example, the weighing selection unit 62 may display options (for example, execute / not execute buttons) on the display unit 21 and let the operator select the options using the operation unit 22. Good.

The guide unit 65 can provide guidance (instruction) to the operator. For example, when at least one of the drugs included in the dispensing data cannot be packaged due to the ability of the packaging unit 33, the guide unit 65 uses the drug weighed by the weighing unit 30 as the other drug. The packaging device 95 can be used to inform the operator that packaging should be performed. Further, the guide unit 65 enables the packaging operation by the packaging unit 33 to be executed when the drug supplied from the drug container 15 to the intermediate container 91 is insufficient for the total dose based on the dispensing data. As a countermeasure for this, it is possible to inform the operator that it is possible to perform external weighing.

External weighing means that the operator prepares an external drug container 92 that stores a predetermined amount (for all doses) of the drug outside the drug packaging device 1, and introduces the external drug container 92 into the drug packaging device 1. Is. At this time, it is also possible to inform the operator that it is possible to carry out replenishment or introduction of a drug container. The replenishment response is a response to replenish the drug in the drug container 15. The drug container introduction response is a response in which a drug container 15 containing a required amount of drug is introduced into the drug packaging device 1.

There are various methods for the guide unit 65 to realize guidance to the operator, and for example, it is conceivable to display an appropriate message on the display unit 21. Guidance may be provided by, for example, voice, notification lamp, or the like.

Next, with reference to FIG. 2, various positions set in the drug packaging device 1 will be described. Any of these positions can be a transport source and a transport destination of the container by the transport unit 14.

The first standby position P1 is a position in the first storage unit 11 where the intermediate container 91 that does not contain the drug can stand by. The first standby position P1 can also be said to be a storage position in which a plurality of intermediate containers 91 are stored in the first storage unit 11.

The second standby position P2 is a position in the second storage unit 12 where the external drug container 92 that does not contain the drug can stand by. The second standby position P2 can also be said to be a storage position in which a plurality of external drug containers 92 are stored in the second storage unit 12.

The third standby position P3 is a position in the third storage unit 13 where the carry-out container 93 that does not contain the drug can stand by. The third standby position P3 can also be said to be a storage position in which a plurality of carry-out containers 93 are stored in the third storage unit 13.

The measuring position P4 is a position where the measuring unit 18 measures the medicine contained in the intermediate container 91 or the unloading container 93.

The first take-out position P5 is a position for taking out the intermediate container 91 or the carry-out container 93 to the outside of the drug packaging device 1. For example, in the case where the weighing unit 30 weighs the drug from the drug container 15 to the intermediate container 91 or the carry-out container 93, the amount of the drug contained in the drug container 15 is insufficient, and so on. To take out the intermediate container 91 or the carry-out container 93 containing the drug less than the target amount to the outside of the drug packaging device 1 when the (measured amount) is insufficient for the total amount to be taken, which is the target amount. The first take-out position P5 is used. This removal is performed via the first take-out unit 25 provided in the drug packaging device 1.

In the present embodiment, the first take-out position P5 is set to a position different from the weighing position P4. Not limited to this, for example, the weighing position P4 may be set to also serve as the first extraction position P5.

The second take-out position P6 is for taking out the external drug container 92 before accommodating the drug to the outside of the drug packaging device 1 when the drug is weighed using the measuring device 80 instead of the drug packaging device 1. The position. This removal is performed via the second take-out unit 26 provided in the drug packaging device 1. The second take-out position P6 may also serve as a position (introduction position) for introducing the external drug container 92 or the intermediate container 91 containing the drug measured by the measuring device 80 into the drug packaging device 1.

The third take-out position P7 is a position for taking out the carry-out container 93 to the outside of the drug packaging device 1. For example, in order to take out the carry-out container 93 containing the drug weighed by the weighing unit 30 to the outside of the drug packaging device 1 when the drug is weighed by the drug packaging device 1 but not packaged. The third take-out position P7 is used. This removal is performed via a third take-out unit 27 provided in the drug packaging device 1.

The supply standby position P8 is a position in which the intermediate container 91 is made to stand by after the weighing unit 30 completes the weighing of the drug and before the drug is discharged from the container by the packaging unit 33 and supplied to the distribution plate 34a. Is. The supply standby position P8 is also a position (introduction position) for introducing the external drug container 92 or the intermediate container 91 containing the drug measured by the measuring device 80 into the drug packaging device 1. The supply standby position P8 is set in the supply standby unit 23 described above. The supply standby position P8 may also serve as the first take-out position P5, the second take-out position P6, or the third take-out position P7.

The supply positions P9-L1, P9-L2, P9-R1, and P9-R2 are the positions of the intermediate container 91 or the external drug container 92 when the drug is supplied to the distribution dish 34a in the drug discharge unit 32. The second transport unit 14b transports the intermediate container 91 from the supply standby position P8 to any of the supply positions P9-L1, P9-L2, P9-R1, and P9-R2. When an external drug container 92 or an intermediate container 91 for accommodating a drug is introduced into the drug packaging device 1 from the outside of the drug packaging device 1, the introduction position of the container is the supply position P9-L1, P9-L2, It may be set to any one of P9-R1 and P9-R2, and the operator may set the container directly on the drug discharging unit 32.

As described above, the drug packaging device 1 includes a plurality of (specifically, four) drug discharging units 32, and the four drug discharging units 32 are supplied with supply positions P9-L1, P9-L2, P9-. R1 and P9-R2 are assigned. As shown in FIG. 3, the supply positions P9-L1 and P9-L2 are positions for discharging the drug to the left distribution plate 34a, and the supply positions P9-R1 and P9-R2 are located on the right distribution plate 34a. This is the position where the drug is discharged. In FIG. 3, the lower side in the figure is the front side of the drug packaging device 1. The supply positions P9-L1 and P9-R1 are arranged in front of the supply positions P9-L2 and P9-R2. The supply positions P9-L2 and P9-R2 are located on the back side of the device with respect to the supply positions P9-L1 and P9-R1.

Therefore, when the operator sets the container in the drug discharge unit 32 from the outside of the drug packaging device 1, it is easier to attach the container to the supply positions P9-L1 and P9-R1 on the front side of the device. , It is said that it is more difficult to attach the container to the supply positions P9-L2 and P9-R2 on the back side of the device.

The cleaning standby position P10 is a position where the intermediate container 91 or the external chemical container 92 waits for cleaning in the cleaning unit 38. The cleaning standby position P10 is set in the cleaning standby unit 37 described above.

The cleaning position P11 is a position where the intermediate container 91 or the external chemical container 92 is cleaned by the cleaning unit 38.

In the present embodiment, the supply standby position P8 and the cleaning standby position P10 function as relay points for transporting the container by the transport unit 14.

Specifically, the first transport unit 14a has the above-mentioned first standby position P1, second standby position P2, third standby position P3, weighing position P4, first extraction position P5, second extraction position P6, and first. 3 The container can be transported between the take-out position P7, the supply standby position P8, and the cleaning standby position P10. On the other hand, the second transport unit 14b is configured to be capable of transporting the container between the supply standby position P8, the supply positions P9-L1, P9-L2, P9-R1, P9-R2, and the cleaning standby position P10.

Therefore, after the control unit 50 transports the intermediate container 91 and the like to the supply standby position P8 by the first transport unit 14a, the transported intermediate container 91 and the like are transported from the supply standby position P8 to the second transport unit 14b at an appropriate timing. can do. Further, after the intermediate container 91 and the like are transported to the cleaning standby position P10 by the second transport unit 14b, the transported intermediate container 91 and the like can be transported from the cleaning standby position P10 to the first transport unit 14a at an appropriate timing. ..

In the present embodiment, the external drug container 92 stored in the second storage unit 12 can be transported to the second take-out position P6 by the first transport unit 14a and taken out to the outside of the drug packaging device 1. However, the operator may be able to take out the external drug container 92 stored in the second storage unit 12. In this case, the second storage unit 12 may be provided outside the drug packaging device 1.

Next, the weighing device 80 will be described. FIG. 7 is a schematic configuration diagram of the weighing device 80. As shown in FIG. 7, the measuring device 80 includes a control unit 81, a measuring unit 82, an information processing unit 83, and a display unit 84. The measuring unit 82, the information processing unit 83, and the display unit 84 are electrically connected to the control unit 81, respectively. The measuring device 80 can measure the medicine contained in the external medicine container 92. When the intermediate container 91 is used for external weighing, the weighing device 80 weighs the drug contained in the intermediate container 91.

The control unit 81 can communicate with the control unit 50 of the drug packaging device 1 and can receive the dispensing data stored in the storage unit 61 of the drug packaging device 1. When the weighing device 80 completes the weighing (weighing of the drug insufficient with respect to the target amount, etc.), the weighing device 80 transmits the weighing result to the drug packaging device 1.

Since the measuring unit 82 has substantially the same configuration as the measuring unit 18 of the drug packaging device 1, description thereof will be omitted. The weighing device 80 weighs the medicine taken out by the operator from an appropriate medicine bottle or the like into a weighing dish or the like. The measuring device 80 may weigh the medicine together with the external medicine container 92 in a state where the medicine is stored in the external medicine container 92.

The information processing unit 83 is arranged in the vicinity of the measuring unit 82. The information processing unit 83 has a barcode reader and an RFID reader / writer. The barcode reader can read the barcode provided on the above-mentioned medicine bottle or the like. The RFID reader / writer can read the contents of the information recording unit 92e of the external drug container 92.

The information processing unit 83 performs a process of reading the information stored in each of the barcode of the medicine bottle and the information recording unit 92e of the external medicine container 92. Specifically, the information processing unit 83 reads the drug identification information of the drug bottle or the like from the barcode provided on the drug bottle or the like, and the control unit 81 identifies the drug contained in the drug bottle or the like. Further, the information processing unit 83 reads the container-specific information stored in the information recording unit 92e of the external drug container 92. The weighing device 80 acquires dispensing data corresponding to the read container-specific information from the control unit 50 of the drug packaging device 1. At that time, the measuring device 80 also acquires information on the drug to be weighed (including the target amount of the drug).

Then, the control unit 81 determines which of the drugs indicated by the drug information included in the dispensing data acquired from the control unit 50 of the drug packaging device 1 corresponds to the drug specified based on the drug identification information. Identify. When the control unit 81 determines that the drug specified based on the drug identification information matches any of the drugs indicated by the drug information included in the dispensing data, the control unit 81 selects the drug indicated by the matching drug information as the measurement target. When the weighing of the drug selected as the weighing target is completed, the weighing device 80 transmits the weighing result including the measured amount of the drug together with the dispensing data acquired from the control unit 50 of the drug packaging device 1 via the control unit 81. , Is transmitted to the control unit 50 of the drug packaging device 1. The control unit 50 of the drug packaging device 1 receives the measurement result and updates the dispensing data stored in the storage unit 61.

The information processing unit 83 can change the display content of the information display unit 92d of the external drug container 92. When the measurement of the drug by the measuring device 80 is completed, the information processing unit 83 causes the information display unit 92d of the external drug container 92 to display the measured amount (measurement result). Further, as information on dispensing, the information display unit 92d may be made to indicate that the drug is stored in an amount corresponding to the target amount and is ready to be introduced into the drug packaging device 1.

The display unit 84 is a device having a display screen capable of displaying characters and the like. The display unit 84 is arranged at an appropriate position of the weighing device 80. The display unit 84 can be configured as, for example, a display with a touch panel. On the display unit 84, for example, the name of the drug, the target amount of the drug, the measured amount, and the like can be displayed. Further, the display unit 84 can display the result of determination by the control unit 81 as to whether or not the medicine such as the medicine bottle and the medicine to be weighed match. This makes it possible to confirm that the drug such as a medicine bottle is definitely a necessary drug based on the dispensing data.

Next, the supply of the drug and the processing of the packaging performed by using the drug packaging device 1 will be described. 8 and 9 are flow charts showing the flow of drug supply and packaging processing.

First, the dispensing data is input to the drug packaging device 1 (step S101 in FIG. 8). The control unit 50 displays the dispensing data input screen on the display unit 21. The dispensing data includes, for example, the user, drug information, target amount, measurement result (measured amount or insufficient amount with respect to the target amount, surplus amount), and identification information (dispensing data number, etc.) that identifies each dispensing data. The drug information is information including the name of one or more drugs to be taken, the dosage form (powder / tablet / capsule / liquid / external drug), the method of administration, and the dosage. The dosage method is the number of doses per day, the timing of administration, and the number of days of administration, and the dosage is the amount of the total dose (for example, weight), the amount of daily dose (weight), and the amount of one dose (weight). Weight) etc. When the drug indicated by the drug information contains an excipient, the excipient is treated as one of the drugs indicated by the drug information.

The operator inputs dispensing data to this input screen using the operation unit 22. The dispensing data input by the operator is stored in the storage unit 61 of the control unit 50. In addition to the configuration in which the operator manually inputs the dispensing data, the dispensing data may be input to the drug packaging device 1 by communication from an information processing device such as an external dispensing device control device.

When the operator inputs the dispensing data using the operation unit 22, the operation unit 22 corresponds to the reception unit of the embodiment that accepts the input of the dispensing data. When dispensing data is input to the drug packaging device 1 by communication, the receiving device that receives the signal including the dispensing data corresponds to the reception unit of the embodiment that accepts the input of the dispensing data.

When the input of the dispensing data is completed, the dispensing instruction is given (step S102). The dispensing instructions include an instruction to supply and package the drug contained in the drug container 15 (the first operation described above), and the drug contained in the drug container 15 to be weighed and not packaged. It includes an instruction to carry out the drug packaging device 1 to the outside (the second operation described above). The operator uses the operation unit 22 to input a dispensing instruction to the control unit 50.

Next, the control unit 50 determines whether or not the dispensing instruction in the previous step S102 is a package (step S103). If it is determined that the packaging has been instructed (YES in step S103), the process proceeds to step S104, and the control unit 50 determines whether or not the packaging can be performed based on the dose of the drug contained in the dispensing data. Make the judgment of.

Here, with reference to FIGS. 10 and 11, the details of the determination of whether or not the packaging can be executed will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing set values for determining whether or not the packaging can be executed.

The first set value shown in FIG. 10 is the lower limit of the weight of the drug that can be packaged as the weight of the entire dose according to the ability of the packaging unit 33. If the weight of the total dose of the drug to be packaged included in the dispensing data is less than the first set value, the packaging unit 33 cannot package the drug to be packaged. The first set value is stored in the storage unit 61. The first set value is required for, for example, the drug discharged from the container and supplied to the distribution dish 34a in the drug discharge unit 32 to be evenly sprinkled on the distribution dish 34a and uniformly deposited on the distribution dish 34a. Is set as an amount. The first condition shown in FIG. 10 is that the weight of all the doses of the drug to be packaged included in the dispensing data is equal to or more than the first set value.

The second set value shown in FIG. 10 is the lower limit of the weight of the drug that can be packaged as the weight of one dose according to the capacity of the packaging unit 33. The second set value is stored in the storage unit 61. The second set value is set, for example, as an amount required to equalize the amount of the drug uniformly deposited on the distribution dish 34a sent from the distribution dish 34a by the feeding unit 34b. The second condition shown in FIG. 10 is that the weight of one dose of the drug to be packaged included in the dispensing data is equal to or greater than the second set value.

The first set value and the second set value may be arbitrarily set by the operator based on the internal rules of the hospital or pharmacy where the drug packaging device 1 is installed. In this case, the first set value and the second set value may be set on condition that they are equal to or more than the lower limit of the weight of the drug that can be packaged in the packaging unit 33. Further, the first set value and the second set value may be set for each type of drug.

The third set value shown in FIG. 10 is the lower limit of the weight of the medicine that can be weighed according to the ability of the weighing unit 30. The third set value is a value smaller than the first set value. The third set value is stored in the storage unit 61. The third set value may be set in consideration of, for example, the minimum measurement value of the measuring unit 18. The third condition shown in FIG. 10 is that the weight of all the doses of the drug to be packaged included in the dispensing data is equal to or greater than the third set value.

The drug container registration shown in FIG. 10 is a condition of whether or not the drug container 15 containing the drug to be packaged included in the dispensing data is registered in the drug packaging device 1. The information of the registered drug container 15 is stored in the storage unit 61. The drug container 15 without registration is not stored in the storage unit 61. In order to determine that the drug container 15 is registered in the drug packaging device 1, the registered drug container 15 is housed in the drug packaging device 1 at the time of determining whether or not the packaging can be performed. It does not have to be.

When the first condition is satisfied, the control unit 50 determines that packaging by the drug packaging device 1 is feasible. More specifically, if the first condition is met and the drug container 15 is registered, the "cassette packaging" shown in FIG. 10, ie, supply and packaging using the drug packaging device 1. Is determined to be possible. When the first condition is satisfied but the drug container 15 is not registered, the "manual sachet" shown in FIG. 10, that is, an external drug container in which the drug is stored outside the drug packaging device 1 by external weighing correspondence. It is determined that the process of introducing 92 into the drug packaging device 1 and packaging the drug supplied from the external drug container 92 is possible.

If the first condition is not satisfied, the control unit 50 determines that the drug packaging device 1 cannot perform packaging. In this case, if the drug container 15 is registered, the “cup out” shown in FIG. 10, that is, the drug is taken out from the drug container 15 to the carry-out container 93 by the weighing unit 30, the taken-out drug is weighed, and the drug is carried out. It is determined that the process of carrying out the container 93 to the outside of the drug packaging device 1 is possible. The carried-out drug is introduced into, for example, another drug packaging device 95 and packaged in the other drug packaging device 95.

If the first condition is not satisfied and the drug container 15 is not registered, the control unit 50 is "impossible" shown in FIG. 10, that is, the drug packaging device 1 does not perform any processing. Is determined.

If the second condition is not satisfied, the control unit 50 determines that the drug packaging device 1 cannot perform packaging. Even if the weight of all doses of the drug to be packaged meets the condition of the first set value or more, if the weight of one dose of the drug to be packaged is less than the second set value, packaging is not possible. Is determined to be. In this case, if the drug container 15 is registered, it is determined that "cup out" is possible, and if the drug container 15 is not registered, it is determined that "impossible".

If the third condition is not satisfied, the control unit 50 determines that the drug container 15 is "impossible" regardless of whether or not the drug container 15 is registered.

Whether or not to execute the packaging is determined based on the weight of the total dose of the drug to be packaged, and if the weight of the total dose of the drug is too small to be evenly distributed on the distribution plate 34a, the packaging is performed. Is judged to be infeasible. As a result, the drug packaging device 1 can evenly package the drugs according to the dispensing data.

When the weight of one dose of the drug to be packaged is determined based on the weight of one dose of the drug to be packaged, and the weight of one dose of the drug is too small to evenly deliver the drug from the distribution plate 34a to the hopper 35a. Judges that the sachet is infeasible. As a result, the drug packaging device 1 can evenly package the drugs according to the dispensing data.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a determination as to whether or not the dispensing data as a whole can be packaged when the dispensing data includes a plurality of drugs and the plurality of drugs are packaged. The dispensing data of the first to fifteenths shown in FIG. 11 includes one or more of four kinds of drugs, drug A, drug B, drug C and drug D. According to the judgment for each drug shown in FIG. 10, drug A can be "cassette packaged", drug B can be "manually packaged", drug C can be "cupped out", and drug D can be "impossible". It has been judged.

In the case of the first to third dispensing data containing only the drugs A and B determined to be packageable, the drug packaging device 1 can collectively package the drugs contained in the dispensing data, so that the control unit 50 can package the drugs. , It is determined that the drug packaging device 1 packages.

In the case of the dispensing data of the 4th to 7th, 12th to 15th including the drug C determined to be "cup-out", the drug packaging device 1 cannot collectively package the drugs included in the dispensing data. The control unit 50 determines that the drug packaging device 1 dispenses the cup. In this case, the drug packaging device 1 dispenses the drug C, which is determined to be capable of “cupging”. When the drug A determined to be "cassette-packed" is included, the drug-packing device 1 also dispenses the drug A. On the other hand, when the drug B determined to be "manually packaged" is included, the drug packaging device 1 does nothing with respect to the drug B. When the drug D determined to be "impossible" is included, the drug packaging device 1 does nothing with respect to the drug D as well. That is, the drug packaging device 1 cups out the drug that can be taken out from the drug container 15, the operator manually weighs the other drugs, and these drugs are collectively separated by the other drug packaging device 95. It will be wrapped.

Even in the case of the 9th and 11th dispensing data including the drug A determined to be "cassette packaging" and the drug D determined to be "impossible", the drug packaging device 1 collects the drugs included in the dispensing data. Therefore, the control unit 50 determines that the drug packaging device 1 dispenses the cup. In this case, the drug packaging device 1 dispenses the drug A, which is determined to be capable of “cassette packaging”. On the other hand, the drug packaging device 1 does nothing with respect to the drug D determined to be "impossible". Further, when the drug B determined to be "manually packaged" is included, the drug packaging device 1 does nothing with respect to the drug B as well. That is, the drug packaging device 1 cups out the drug that can be taken out from the drug container 15, the operator manually weighs the other drugs, and these drugs are collectively separated by the other drug packaging device 95. It will be wrapped.

In the case of the eighth dispensing data containing only the drug D determined to be impossible and the tenth dispensing data including the drug B and the drug D determined to be "manually packaged", the control unit 50 controls this drug component. It is determined that the packaging device 1 does nothing. All the drugs included in the dispensing data will be manually weighed by the operator and packaged together by another drug packaging device 95.

Therefore, in the determination in step S104 of FIG. 8, the control unit 50 determines that the dispensing data of the first to third dispensing data can be divided (YES), and the dispensing data of the fourth to fifteenth is divided. Judge that the package is infeasible (NO).

If it is determined in step S104 that the packaging can be performed, then the control unit 50 determines whether or not all the drug containers 15 are registered (step S105). In this determination, it is determined whether or not the drug container 15 is registered, and in order to determine that the drug container 15 is registered, it is not always necessary that the registered drug container 15 be introduced into the drug packaging device 1. Absent.

In the case of dispensing data that does not include drug B determined to be "manually packaged", that is, in the case of the first dispensing data in the example shown in FIG. 11, all drug containers are registered in the control unit 50 and are included in the dispensing data. It is determined that all of the contained drugs can be supplied and packaged by the drug packaging device 1.

In the case of the dispensing data including the drug B determined to be "manually packaged", that is, the second and third dispensing data in the example shown in FIG. 11, one of the drug containers is not registered in the control unit 50. It is determined that all the drugs included in the dispensing data cannot be supplied by the drug packaging device 1.

When it is determined that all the drug containers are registered (YES in step S105), the weighing of the drug from the drug container 15 is executed (step S106). In the process of step S106, when the necessary drug container 15 is not introduced into the drug packaging device 1, the weighing can be continued by taking the above-mentioned measures for introducing the drug container. Alternatively, instead of supporting the introduction of the drug container, it is possible to proceed to step S109 described later and perform external weighing as in the case where the drug container 15 is not registered.

Subsequently, the drug is supplied from the intermediate container 91 containing the weighed drug to the distribution dish 34a (step S107), and the drug is packaged in the packaging section 35 (step S108). When the control unit 50 determines that the drug to be packaged included in the dispensing data can be packaged by the drug packaging device 1, the control unit 50 automatically supplies and packages the drug to be packaged. Then, the process is terminated (END).

Based on the dispensing data input to the drug packaging device 1, the control unit 50 determines whether or not the drug to be packaged can be packaged, and when it is determined that the drug to be packaged can be packaged, the drug to be packaged is automatically supplied. And sachets are performed. As a result, the time required from receiving the input of the dispensing data to completing the packaging of the drug to be packaged can be shortened.

If it is determined in step S105 that all drug containers are not registered (NO in step S105), the control unit 50 determines whether or not some drug containers are registered (step S109). ).

Of the second and third dispensing data, in the case of the third dispensing data including the drug A determined to be "cassette sachet", not all drug containers are registered, but some drug containers are registered. It is judged that it has been done. In the case of the second dispensing data containing only the drug B determined to be "manually packaged", it is determined that all the drug containers are not registered.

When it is determined that some of the drug containers are registered (YES in step S109), the registered drug is weighed from the drug container 15 (step S110), and the weighed drug is dispensed. The supply of the drug from the containing intermediate container 91 to the distribution dish 34a is executed (step S111). The packaging of the drug supplied to the distribution dish 34a is awaited.

When supplying the drug from the intermediate container 91 to the distribution plate 34a, the control unit 50 conveys the intermediate container 91 to the supply position P9-L2 if the distribution plate 34a on the left side is used, and the distribution plate on the right side. If 34a is used, the second transport unit 14b is controlled so as to transport the intermediate container 91 to the supply positions P9-R2. The control unit 50 allocates the intermediate container 91 to the supply position P9-L2 or P9-R2 where it is more difficult to attach the external drug container 92.

Subsequently, the control unit 50 executes guidance for external weighing by introducing an external drug container 92 for accommodating all the doses according to the dispensing data into the drug packaging device 1 for the drug for which the drug container is not registered. (Step S112).

If it is determined in step S109 that all the drug containers are not registered (NO in step S109), the processes of steps S110 and S111 are skipped, and the guidance for external weighing in step S112 is executed.

When executing the external weighing support, the control unit 50 may guide the external weighing support by the display of the display unit 21 or the like.

Alternatively, the control unit 50 may guide the external weighing to be performed by printing out the information about the drug from the printing unit 24. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a first example of print output. As shown in FIG. 12, the date and time, the drug name of the drug taken out from the drug container 15 (agent A in FIG. 12), the weighed measured value, and external weighing should be performed. The paper 240 on which the drug name and the amount to be weighed of the drug (agent B in FIG. 12) is printed may be output from the printing unit 24.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a second example of print output. In the example shown in FIG. 13, there is no drug taken out from the drug container 15, and the drug name and the amount to be weighed of each of the plurality of drugs (agents A and B in FIG. 13) that should be externally weighed are , Printed on paper 240.

The operator who sees the paper 240 output from the printing unit 24 stores a predetermined type and amount of the medicine in the external medicine container 92 outside the medicine packaging device 1 according to the description of the paper 240. The operator unlocks the external drug container 92 containing the drug into the drug packaging device 1 by operating the operation unit 22. The operator introduces the external drug container 92 into the drug packaging device 1. The operator uses the operation unit 22 to input that the external drug container 92 has been introduced.

When introducing the external drug container 92 into the drug discharge section 32, if the left side distribution dish 34a is used, the external drug container 92 is introduced into the supply position P9-L1, and if the right side distribution dish 34a is used. The external drug container 92 is guided to be introduced into the supply position P9-R1. The control unit 50 allocates the external drug container 92 to the supply position P9-L1 or P9-R1 where the external drug container 92 can be easily attached. This makes it possible to easily introduce the external drug container 92.

The control unit 50 determines whether or not the external drug container 92 has been introduced (step S113 in FIG. 9). When it is determined that the external drug container 92 has not been introduced (NO in step S113), the determination in step S113 is repeated. When the control unit 50 receives the input of the operator, it is determined that the external drug container 92 has been introduced. The relocking of the drug packaging device 1 may be performed by the operator performing an operation for relocking. Alternatively, when it is determined that the external drug container 92 has been introduced, the drug packaging device 1 may be automatically relocked.

When it is determined that the external drug container 92 has been introduced (YES in step S113), the drug contained in the external drug container 92 is supplied to the distribution dish 34a (step S114). After that, the medicine supplied to the distribution dish 34a is packaged (step S108 in FIG. 8). Then, the process is terminated (END).

If it is determined that the drug to be packaged can be packaged, but the drug container 15 corresponding to the drug is not registered, the supply and packaging of the drug are waited for. Separation can be performed by accommodating the drug in an external drug container 92 outside the drug packaging device 1 and introducing the external drug container 92 into the drug packaging device 1. When external weighing is required, the operator can quickly perform external weighing, so that the waiting time for packaging does not occur for a long time, and the time required for packaging processing can be shortened. ..

If it is determined that the drug to be packaged can be packaged, but the drug container 15 corresponding to only a part of the drug to be packaged is registered, the drug container 15 registered first is used. The weighed drug supply is carried out. After that, guidance for external weighing will be given. As a result, the operation of supplying the drug by the drug packaging device 1 is not hindered by the manual operation of the operator trying to introduce the external drug container 92 into the drug packaging device 1, so that a plurality of types of drugs can be efficiently used. Can be supplied and distributed.

After supplying the drug weighed from the registered drug container 15 to the distribution plate 34a, the operator tries to introduce the external drug container 92 into the drug packaging device 1 by being instructed to support external weighing. The manual operation does not interfere with the supply of the drug to the distribution pan 34a. Therefore, a plurality of types of drugs can be efficiently supplied and distributed.

The control unit 50 outputs information about the drug to be externally weighed so that the operator can accommodate the correct type and amount of drug in the external drug container 92 according to the output.

By outputting the measured value of the measured value of the medicine weighed from the medicine container 15, the control unit 50 can keep a record regarding the amount of the medicine actually weighed.

The control unit 50 causes the printing unit 24 to output information on the drug, so that the operator can refer to the printed recording medium and perform external weighing. Further, the printed recording medium can be used as a record of the measured value of the measured value of the drug weighed from the drug container 15.

If it is determined in step S104 that the packaging cannot be performed (NO in step S104), the weighing of the drug is not automatically performed. In this case, the operator selects whether or not to perform weighing of the drug using the drug packaging device 1 (step S115). The control unit 50 displays on the display unit 21 a target drug and a selection screen that allows the operator to select whether or not to weigh the drug. By operating the operation unit 22, the operator inputs to the control unit 50 the selection of whether or not to execute the weighing.

When it is determined that the operator has selected not to perform the weighing (NO in step S115), the drug packaging device 1 ends the process as it is (END).

If it is determined that the operator has chosen to perform the weighing (YES in step S115), the weighing is performed and the drug is contained in the delivery container 93 (step S116).

In the determination of step S103, even when it is determined that the dispensing instruction in the previous step S102 is not a packaging, that is, weighing (NO in step S103), the weighing is executed and carried out in step S116. The drug is contained in the container 93. After the weighing is executed, the unloading container 93 is transported to a position such as the third unloading position P7 where the unloading container 93 can be taken out of the drug packaging device 1. After that, the process ends (END).

When the control unit 50 determines that the drug to be packaged cannot be packaged by the drug packaging device 1, the supply and packaging of the drug to be packaged are waited for, and the supply and packaging are not executed. .. If the operator chooses, only the weighing of the drug is performed. If the next dispensing data is input to the drug packaging device 1 during the standby and it is determined that the drug to be packaged contained in the next dispensing data can be packaged, the next dispensing data is automatically obtained. The drug to be packaged contained in the dispensing data is supplied and packaged.

When the control unit 50 determines that all the drug containers 15 are not registered (NO in step S109), the supply and packaging of the drug to be packaged are waited for, and the supply and packaging are not executed. It may be. During the standby, the next dispensing data is input to the drug packaging device 1, it is determined that the drug to be packaged contained in the next dispensing data can be packaged, and all the drug containers 15 are registered. If it is determined, the drug to be packaged included in the next dispensing data is automatically supplied and packaged. As a result, dispensing data that does not require external weighing can be preferentially supplied and packaged.

For the drug determined to be unpackable, the drug packaging device 1 waits for supply and the drug packaging device 1 does not execute the packaging. Therefore, the drug packaging device 1 separates the unpackable drug. It is possible to realize high-quality packaging without causing variations in the amount of packaging when trying to package. If the next dispensing data including a packageable drug is input during waiting, the next drug can be packaged first and there is no waiting time for packaging. The time required for the packaging process can be shortened.

Although the embodiments have been described above, it should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are examples in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include the meaning equivalent to the scope of claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 Drug packaging device, 14 transport unit, 14a 1st transport unit, 14b 2nd transport unit, 15 drug container, 17 drug take-out unit, 18 measuring unit, 18a mounting table, 18b detection unit, 21 display unit, 22 operation unit , 23 Supply standby section, 24 printing section, 30 weighing section, 32 drug discharging section, 32a container mounting section, 32b vibrating device, 33 packing section, 34 distribution section, 34a distribution dish, 34b feeding section, 35 packaging section, 35a hopper, 35b heater, 37 cleaning standby unit, 38 cleaning unit, 40 packaging material, 50 control unit, 61 storage unit, 62 weighing selection unit, 65 guide unit, 91 intermediate container, 92 external drug container, 93 unloading container, 100 Dispensing system, 240 paper, P1 1st standby position, P2 2nd standby position, P3 3rd standby position, P4 Weighing position, P5 1st extraction position, P6 2nd extraction position, P7 3rd extraction position, P8 Supply standby Position, P9 supply position, P10 cleaning standby position, P11 cleaning position.

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A supply unit that supplies the drug from a drug container that houses the drug, and
A packaging unit that packages the drug supplied by the supply unit, and a packaging unit.
A reception department that accepts input of dispensing data including information on dispensing,
A drug packaging device having a storage unit for storing registration information regarding the drug container, and having a control unit that controls the supply unit and the packaging unit.
The control unit determines whether or not the registration information regarding the drug container containing the drug to be packaged included in the dispensing data is stored in the storage unit.
As a result of the determination as to whether or not the drug is stored, the packaged drug is a registered drug whose registration information is stored in the storage unit and an unregistered drug whose registration information is not stored in the storage unit. When it is determined that the drug is contained, the registered drug is supplied, and then an external drug container for accommodating all the doses of the unregistered drug is provided from the outside of the drug packaging device to the drug packaging device. A drug packaging device that guides you to introduce it to. The packaging part
It has a distribution plate to which the drug is supplied from the supply unit, and includes a distribution unit that distributes the drug supplied to the distribution plate in doses.
The drug packaging device according to claim 1, which guides the introduction of the external drug container after supplying the registered drug to the distribution dish. The drug packaging device according to claim 1 or 2, which outputs information about the unregistered drug to be contained in the external drug container. The drug packaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, which outputs an actually measured value of a measured value of the registered drug supplied from the drug container. The drug packaging device according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the output is a print output. The supply unit has a plurality of drug discharge units to which either the external drug container or the intermediate container for temporarily storing the drug taken out from the drug container can be attached.
The control unit allocates the external drug container to the drug discharge unit, which is easier to attach the external drug container, among the plurality of drug discharge units, and discharges the drug, which is more difficult to attach the external drug container. The drug packaging device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the intermediate container is assigned to the unit.

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