JP6308050B2 - Drug dispensing information printing system and drug dispensing apparatus - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a medicine dispensing information printing system that prints information that can be used by a medicine dispensing apparatus. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a medicine dispensing apparatus capable of dispensing medicine based on this printed information.

  A medicine dispensing device that dispenses a specific number of medicines based on prescription information is known. For example, the present patent applicant has developed a medicine dispensing device as described in Patent Document 1. This medicine dispensing device has been well received, and received high evaluations from the pharmacists for improving the efficiency of the dispensing operation.

  Of course, this medicine dispensing device can be operated alone. However, in large pharmacies, cases of introducing a plurality of drug dispensing devices are increasing. Usually, the space for dispensing operations in pharmacies is limited. Therefore, in a pharmacy, it is necessary to secure a storage place for various drugs, an arrangement place for various devices, and a work place in a limited space. Therefore, if the degree of freedom in installing the medicine dispensing device can be increased, the pharmacy dispensing room layout can be easily arranged.

  Further, in a drug store in a chain, a drug dispensing device may be introduced into each store. In this case, since the medicine dispensing device is often introduced as a part of the chain drug store dispensing system, the chain drug store needs to introduce a large number of medicine dispensing devices at a time. In this case, the capital investment cost is enormous. For this reason, there is a demand for a system that can reduce the cost when introducing a large number of medicine dispensing devices and can efficiently operate a plurality of medicine dispensing devices.

International Publication No. 2012/099189

  An object of this invention is to raise the freedom degree of installation of a chemical | medical agent delivery apparatus, and to raise the cost performance of a chemical | medical agent delivery system.

  A first aspect of the present invention relates to a medicine dispensing system. This medicine dispensing system has a medicine dispensing information printing system, a first medicine dispensing apparatus, and a second medicine dispensing apparatus. The first medicine dispensing device has a simplified configuration compared to the second medicine dispensing device. For example, in the first medicine dispensing device, the function of automatically adjusting internal members is omitted. Further, for example, in the first medicine dispensing device, the function of connecting to the network is omitted. It is preferable that the medicine dispensing information printing system, the first medicine dispensing apparatus, and the second medicine dispensing apparatus have configurations as described below.

  A second aspect of the present invention relates to a medicine dispensing information printing system. This medicine dispensing information printing system prints a sheet that can be used by the first medicine dispensing apparatus to dispense a medicine. This medicine dispensing information printing system has a database, a computer, and a printer.

  In a preferred embodiment, the user enters prescription information into the computer. Based on this, the computer specifies the medicine to be dispensed by the first medicine dispensing apparatus. The database stores adjustment information of the medicine dispensing apparatus for the medicine dispensed by the medicine dispensing apparatus. The computer accesses the database and acquires adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device regarding the medicine to be dispensed. Then, the computer prints on the printer a sheet that can be used by the first medicine dispensing device. This printing includes an optical scanner reading symbol. Examples of the optical scanner reading symbol include a barcode and a two-dimensional code. This symbol includes adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device according to the medicine to be dispensed and information related to the medicine to be dispensed.

  As an example of the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device, there is information specifying the position of a member provided in the medicine dispensing device. For example, when the medicine dispensing device has a flow path through which the medicine flows, the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing apparatus can be setting information on the width and / or height of the flow path. In this case, the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device can be position information of a member that defines the width and / or height of the flow path. As another example of the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device, there is information for designating the angle of a member provided in the medicine dispensing device. As still another example of the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device, information for designating the movement of a member provided in the medicine dispensing device can be mentioned. When the medicine dispensing device has a rotating member, the information designating such movement can be information designating the rotation speed and / or direction of the rotating member.

  As an example of the information on the medicine to be dispensed, the number of medicines to be dispensed can be cited. As another example of the information on the medicine to be dispensed, there is information for specifying the container in which the medicine to be dispensed is stored. Yet another example of information regarding a drug to be dispensed includes information identifying a vial filled with the dispensed drug.

  The paper printed by the computer described above may contain one or more optical scanner reading symbols. When there is one optical scanner reading symbol, this symbol may include both the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device according to the medicine to be dispensed and the information related to the medicine to be dispensed. In addition, when there are two optical scanner reading symbols, one symbol may include adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device according to the medicine to be dispensed, and the other symbol may include information regarding the medicine to be dispensed. Good. Furthermore, when there are four optical scanner reading symbols, the first symbol includes adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device according to the medicine to be dispensed, and the second symbol is the number of medicines to be dispensed. The third symbol contains information identifying the container in which the medicine to be dispensed is stored, and the fourth symbol is filled with the medicine to be dispensed. Information identifying the vial may be included.

  The second medicine dispensing apparatus can automatically adjust the internal members so that the desired number of medicines can be dispensed accurately. Examples of the adjustment items include those exemplified as the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device. Specifically, when the second medicine dispensing device dispenses a medicine for which there is no adjustment information, the position, angle, and movement of the internal member so that the desired number of medicines can be dispensed accurately. At least one (adjustment item) can be automatically adjusted. The second medicine dispensing device can access the database. When the second medicine dispensing device dispenses the medicine, the second medicine dispensing apparatus refers to the database to check whether there is adjustment information regarding the medicine to be dispensed. When an unknown medicine having no adjustment information is to be dispensed, the second medicine dispensing apparatus automatically adjusts the internal members and uploads the adjustment information to the database. Thereby, the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device is sequentially accumulated in the database with respect to various medicines. The accumulated information is used when the first medicine dispensing device dispenses the medicine.

  A third aspect of the present invention relates to a first medicine dispensing device. The first medicine dispensing device has an optical reading device. This optical reader can read the information contained in the symbol from the optical scanner reading symbol described above. Examples of the optical reader include a scanner (for example, a barcode scanner) and a camera. When paying out the medicine, first, the optical reader scans the symbols printed on the paper prepared by the printer described above. Then, the first medicine dispensing device extracts adjustment information of members included in the first medicine dispensing device from the data obtained by scanning. Then, based on the extracted adjustment information, the members inside the apparatus are adjusted to dispense the medicine.

  As an example of the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device, there is information specifying the position of a member provided in the medicine dispensing device. For example, when the medicine dispensing device has a flow path through which the medicine flows, the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing apparatus can be setting information on the width and / or height of the flow path. In this case, the first medicine dispensing device adjusts the width and / or height of the flow path based on the data obtained by scanning. For example, when the first medicine dispensing apparatus has a member that adjusts the width of the flow path, the first medicine dispensing apparatus uses a member that adjusts the width of the flow path from the data obtained by scanning. Get adjustment information. And based on this adjustment information, the position of the member which adjusts the width | variety of a flow path is adjusted, and medicine discharge | payout is performed. In addition, for example, when the first medicine dispensing device has a member for adjusting the height of the flow path, the first medicine dispensing apparatus determines the height of the flow path from the data obtained by scanning. Acquire adjustment information of the member to be adjusted. And based on this adjustment information, the position of the member which adjusts the height of a flow path is adjusted, and medicine is paid out. As another example of the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device, there is information for designating the angle of a member provided in the medicine dispensing device. For example, when the first medicine dispensing device has a member whose angle can be adjusted, the first medicine dispensing device acquires information for adjusting the angle of the member from the data obtained by scanning. . And based on this adjustment information, the angle of the member is adjusted, and the medicine is dispensed. As still another example of the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device, information for designating the movement of a member provided in the medicine dispensing device can be mentioned. For example, when the first medicine dispensing device has a rotating member, the information specifying such a movement may be information specifying the movement of the rotating member. More specifically, the first medicine dispensing device acquires information related to the rotation speed and / or rotation direction of the member from data obtained by scanning. Based on this information, the rotational speed and / or direction of this member is adjusted to dispense the medicine.

  The first medicine dispensing apparatus may further extract information on the medicine to be dispensed from data obtained by scanning a symbol printed on the paper created by the printer described above. Examples of the information on the medicine to be dispensed include information for identifying the number of medicines to be dispensed, information for identifying a container in which the medicine to be dispensed is stored, and information for identifying a vial filled with the dispensed medicine.

  In one operation mode of the first medicine dispensing device, the first medicine dispensing device acquires information for identifying a container in which the medicine to be dispensed is stored from data obtained by scanning when dispensing the medicine. To do. Next, the first medicine dispensing device causes the optical reading device to scan the symbols included in the print attached to the container provided by the user. Next, the first medicine dispensing device acquires information for identifying the container provided by the user from the data obtained by the scan. The first medicine dispensing device dispenses the medicine only when the information for identifying the container matches the information for identifying the container in which the medicine to be dispensed is stored. The first medicine dispensing device may cause the optical reading device to scan the symbol included in the print attached to the container provided by the user once more after the medicine is dispensed. In this case, information identifying this container is acquired from the data obtained by this scan. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the information specifying the container obtained by the second scan matches the information specifying the container obtained by the first scan. Then, the first medicine dispensing device removes the remaining medicine only when the information specifying the container obtained by the second scan matches the information specifying the container obtained by the first scan. Drain into container provided by user.

  In another operation mode of the first medicine dispensing device, when the first medicine dispensing device dispenses the medicine, the first medicine dispensing device acquires information specifying the vial from which the medicine is dispensed from the data obtained by scanning. . Next, the first medicine dispensing device causes the optical reading device to scan a symbol included in the print attached to the vial provided by the user. Next, the first medicine dispensing device acquires information for identifying the vial from the data obtained by the scan. The first medicine dispensing device dispenses the medicine only when the information specifying the vial provided by the user matches the information specifying the vial that dispenses the medicine.

  In the case where the first medicine dispensing device has a camera, the first medicine dispensing device includes a vial container in which the dispensed medicine is stored after the medicine is dispensed, and a sheet created by the printer described above. You may make a camera image | photograph the image which showed both. In this case, it is preferable that both the label on the vial and the symbol printed on the paper are shown in this image.

  The present invention can increase the degree of freedom of installation of the medicine dispensing device. Moreover, the cost performance of the medicine dispensing system can be improved.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an embodiment of a medicine dispensing system.

2 to 8 are mainly used for explaining the medicine dispensing device / full function version.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the medicine dispensing device / full function version. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a medicine alignment mechanism of the medicine dispensing apparatus shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the medicine alignment mechanism shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a top view of the medicine alignment mechanism shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a view for explaining the operating principle of the medicine alignment mechanism shown in FIG. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure for dispensing a medicine by the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure for performing calibration by the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version.

9 to 10 are mainly used for explaining the medicine dispensing information printing system.
FIG. 9 is an image diagram of a dispensing support sheet printed by the printer. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure for creating a dispensing support sheet by the computer.

11 to 21 are mainly used for explaining the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version. FIG. 12 is an image diagram of the first stage when using the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version. FIG. 13 is an image diagram of the second stage when using the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version. FIG. 14 is an image diagram of the third stage when using the medicine dispensing device / simplified version. FIG. 15 is an image diagram of the fourth stage when using the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version. FIG. 16 is an image diagram of the fifth stage when using the medicine dispensing device / simplified version. FIG. 17 is an image diagram of the sixth stage when using the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version. FIG. 18 is an image diagram of the seventh stage when using the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version. FIG. 19 is an image diagram of the eighth stage when the medicine dispensing device / simplified version is used. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the first half of the operation procedure of the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the second half of the operation procedure of the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version.

FIG. 22 is an image diagram of the second embodiment of the dispensing support sheet.

§1 Outline of medicine dispensing system FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing an outline of a medicine dispensing system. As shown in the figure, the medicine dispensing system 100 includes a medicine dispensing information printing system 200, a medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300, and a medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400. The medicine dispensing information printing system 200 includes a database 210, a computer 220, and a printer 230. Furthermore, medicine dispensing information printing software (also called a program) 250 is installed in the computer 220.

  In one embodiment, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300, the database 210, the computer 220, the printer 230, and the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 are installed in the same facility. For example, they can all be installed in one pharmacy. In this case, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300, the database 210, and the computer 220 are connected by a network such as a LAN (local area network). In another embodiment, the computer 220, the printer 230, and the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 are installed in the same facility, and the database 210 is installed in a different facility. In this case, the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 can be installed in a facility other than these. For example, in a chain drug store, a computer 220, a printer 230, and a medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 can be installed in one store, and a database 210 can be installed in a remote facility such as a data center or a central management server. . The medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 can be installed in another store in the chain. In this case, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 and the computer 220 are connected to the database 210 via the Internet or the like.

  In the medicine dispensing system 100, two kinds of medicine dispensing devices are mixed. Specifically, the medicine dispensing system 100 includes a medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 and a medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400. One of the major differences between the two is that the drug dispensing device / full function version 300 has a function of dispensing unknown drugs. Specifically, the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 automatically adjusts the position and movement of internal members so that the unknown medicine can be properly counted when dispensing the unknown medicine (so-called calibration). )can do. Thereby, the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 can dispense a predetermined number of unknown medicines accurately. On the other hand, in the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400, the automatic adjustment function of the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 is omitted. The second major difference between the two is that the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 can access the network, whereas the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 omits the function of accessing the network. It is.

  As described above, when dispensing an unknown drug, the drug dispensing device / full function version 300 automatically adjusts the position, movement, etc. of the internal members, and counts the unknown drug based on the adjustment result. , Pay out. Further, the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 uploads the adjustment result to the database 210 as adjustment information. For this reason, the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device is stored in the database 210 for a large number of medicines.

  The accumulated adjustment information is used by the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 to dispense the medicine. Specifically, when the medicine is dispensed by the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400, prescription information is input to the computer 220 by a pharmacist, a technician such as a technician. Based on this input information, the computer 220 acquires adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device from the database 210. The computer 220 uses the printer 230 to print the dispensing support sheet 240 on which information including the input prescription information and the acquired adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device is printed. The dispensing support sheet 240 includes an optical scanner reading symbol (see FIG. 9). This optical scanner reading symbol includes information on the medicine to be dispensed and adjustment information on the medicine dispensing apparatus relating to the medicine.

  When the medicine is dispensed by the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400, the dispensing operator scans the dispensing support sheet 240 with the optical scanner of the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 (see FIG. 12). Thereby, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 acquires medicines to be dispensed, the number of medicines, adjustment information of the medicine dispensing apparatus, and the like. And based on this acquired information, the position, movement, etc. of an internal member are adjusted and a medicine is paid out.

  Hereinafter, each device constituting the medicine dispensing system 100 will be described in detail. First, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 will be described.

§2 Drug Dispensing Device / Full Function Version §2.1 Outline of Drug Dispensing Device / Full Function Version FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the drug dispensing device / full function version 300. The configuration and operation of the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 are described in detail in International Publication No. 2012/099189. In the present specification, only a part related to the present invention will be described briefly.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full-function version 300 includes an insertion port 310, a medicine alignment mechanism 320, a medicine counting unit 330, and a dispensing outlet 340. The medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 includes a camera 351, an optical scanner 352, an input button 353 (input device), and a display (display device) 354 as accessory members. Furthermore, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 has a control unit 360 for controlling each member.

  The user inputs information on the medicine to be dispensed into the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300. In addition, the user inputs the medicine to be dispensed into the insertion port 310. A plurality of medicines that are input as a group are separated one by one by the medicine alignment mechanism 320 and aligned in a line. The aligned drugs are counted by the drug counting unit 330. The count number of medicines is monitored by the control unit 360, and based on this, the operation of the medicine alignment mechanism 320 is controlled. As a result, a desired number of medicines are discharged from the dispensing outlet 340.

§2.2 Drug Alignment Mechanism FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the drug alignment mechanism 320. 4 is a vertical end view of the medicine alignment mechanism 320, and FIG. 5 is a top view of the medicine alignment mechanism 320. As shown in FIG. 3, the medicine alignment mechanism 320 includes a first rotating body 321, a second rotating body 322, a first wall 323, a second wall 324, a height regulating member 325, and a width regulating member 326. And an auxiliary sensor 327. Furthermore, the medicine alignment mechanism 320 includes a rotation mechanism 321 ′ that rotates the first rotation body 321; an angle adjustment mechanism 321 ″ that changes the angle of the first rotation body 321; and a rotation mechanism 322 that rotates the second rotation body 322. ', A height adjusting mechanism 325' that changes the position of the height restricting member 325 in the height direction, and a moving mechanism 326 'that changes the position of the width restricting member 326 in the horizontal direction.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first rotating body 321 faces the insertion port 310. The first rotator 321 is a disk-shaped member, and can be rotated by the rotation mechanism 321 ′ using the central axis as a rotation axis. The first rotating body 321 is attached at an angle inclined by a predetermined angle with respect to the horizontal direction. That is, the rotation axis of the first rotating body 321 is inclined with respect to the vertical direction. An annular second rotator 322 is provided outside the first rotator 321. The second rotating body 322 is attached in parallel to the horizontal direction. That is, the rotation axis of the second rotating body 322 is parallel to the vertical direction. As shown in FIG. 5, when viewed from above, the first rotating body 321 is arranged so as to be inserted inside the second rotating body 322. As shown in FIG. 4, one end E of the first rotator 321 is located at substantially the same height as the second rotator 322 and is adjacent thereto. The other end of the first rotating body 321 is positioned lower than the second rotating body 322, and is separated from the second rotating body 322.

  As can be seen from the drawing in FIG. 6, a flow path 370 through which the drug flows is formed on the second rotating body 322 along the second wall 324 and the width regulating member 326. A height regulating member 325 is installed on the flow path 370. The vertical position of the height regulating member 325 is adjusted by the height adjusting mechanism 325 ', and thereby the height H of the flow path 370 is adjusted (see FIG. 4). In the vicinity of the height regulating member 325, an auxiliary sensor 327 for detecting whether or not the medicine has passed through the height regulating member 325 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, a width regulating member 326 is installed in the flow path 370 downstream of the height regulating member 325. The horizontal position of the width regulating member 326 is adjusted by the moving mechanism 326 ′, and thereby the width W of the flow path 370 is adjusted.

§2.3 Operation of medicine dispensing device As described above, the user places the medicine M to be dispensed into the insertion port 310. The charged medicine M gets on the first rotating body 321. In this state, rotation of the first rotating body 321 and the second rotating body 322 is started. Specifically, in FIG. 6, the second rotating body 322 rotates counterclockwise. Moreover, the 1st rotary body 321 may rotate clockwise and may rotate counterclockwise. Further, the angle of the first rotating body 321 is also adjusted to a predetermined angle.

  When the first rotating body 321 rotates, the medicine M on the first rotating body 321 is moved in the circumferential direction by centrifugal force. Then, the drug M moves along the first wall 323 by the rotation of the first rotating body 321. Then, in the vicinity of one end E of the first rotating body 321, the medicine rides on the second rotating body 322 from the first rotating body 321.

  The medicine M riding on the second rotating body 322 moves on the flow path 370 by the rotational force and centrifugal force of the second rotating body 322 and the restriction by the second wall 324. The drug M moving on the flow path 370 first hits the height regulating member 325. FIG. 4B shows a state where the height regulating member 325 is located at a low place and the height H of the flow path 370 is narrow. In this state, the medicine M cannot pass through the height regulating member 325. For this reason, the medicine M hits the height regulating member 325 and falls onto the first rotating body 321. FIG. 4A shows a state where the height regulating member 325 has been moved to a predetermined location, and the height H of the flow path 370 has reached the height of one medicine. In this state, as shown in FIG. 6B, the medicine M on the second rotating body 322 passes under the height regulating member 325 and advances in the downstream direction through the flow path 370. However, the medicine M overlapping the medicine M cannot pass through the height regulating member 325. Such a medicine M hits the height regulating member 325 and falls onto the first rotating body 321 or the second rotating body 322. For this reason, in the row | line | column of the medicine M which flows through the flow path 370, the state where the some medicine M overlapped in the perpendicular direction with the height control member 325 is eliminated.

  The medicine M that has passed through the height regulating member 325 passes by the side of the width regulating member 326. FIG. 5B shows a state in which the width regulating member 326 protrudes in the inner peripheral direction of the second rotating body 322 and the width W of the flow path 370 is narrowed. In this state, the medicine M cannot pass through the side of the width regulating member 326. For this reason, the medicine M hits the width regulating member 326 and falls onto the first rotating body 321. FIG. 5A shows a state in which the width regulating member 326 has been moved to a predetermined location, and the width W of the flow path 370 has become a width through which one medicine can pass. In this state, as shown in FIG. 6A, the medicine M on the second rotating body 322 passes through the side of the width regulating member 326 and proceeds in the downstream direction through the flow path 370. However, the drugs M arranged next to the drug M cannot pass through the flow path 370 because the width W of the flow path 370 is only the width of one drug. Such a medicine M falls from the second rotating body 322 and falls on the first rotating body 321. For this reason, in the row | line | column of the medicine M which flows through the flow path 370, the state (The state which the medicine protruded from the row | line | column of a medicine) where the some medicine M was located in parallel is eliminated.

  As a result, in the row of drugs that have passed through the width regulating member 326, the drugs M are arranged in a line from the upstream direction to the downstream direction of the flow path 370. These aligned drugs M exit from outlet 328. And the medicine M which went out is counted by the medicine counting part 330 (refer FIG. 2), and is discharged | emitted from the discharge outlet 340. FIG.

  When the number of medicines M to be dispensed approaches the target number, the rotations of the first rotating body 321 and the second rotating body 322 are decelerated, and the rotation stops when the target number is dispensed. Alternatively, the first rotator 321 and the second rotator 322 rotate in opposite directions. As a result, the drug M is dispensed accurately by the target number.

§2.4 Control of medicine dispensing device As described above, in the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300, in order to accurately dispense a predetermined number of medicines M, at least one of the following set values (1) to (8) Adjust one.
(1) Rotation direction of the first rotator 321 (2) Rotational speed of the first rotator 321 (3) Angle of the first rotator 321 (angle with respect to the horizontal direction)
(4) Rotational speed of the second rotating body 322 (5) Position of the height regulating member 325, that is, height of the flow path 370 (6) Position of the width regulating member 326, that is, width of the flow path 370 (7) Deceleration speed of first rotator 321 at the end of payout and presence / absence of reverse rotation (8) Deceleration speed of second rotator 322 at the end of payout and presence / absence of reverse rotation

  When these adjustment information is stored in the database 210 (see FIG. 1) for the medicine M to be dispensed, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 acquires these adjustment information from the database 210. On the other hand, when the adjustment information is not in the database 210, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 automatically performs adjustment (also referred to as calibration or calibration) and transmits the adjustment result to the database 210. Hereinafter, the procedure will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, this process is started when the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 receives an input indicating that the medicine M is dispensed from the user (step 110). This input is started, for example, when the optical scanner 352 (see FIG. 2) scans a bar code or a two-dimensional code printed on a prescription or a dispensing support sheet. This bar code or two-dimensional code includes information on the medicine to be dispensed, such as the product number code of the medicine, the number to be dispensed. Therefore, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 can acquire information for specifying the medicine M by scanning. When the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 is connected to a computer (not shown), the user can input that the medicine M is to be dispensed via the computer.

  Next, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 accesses the database 210 (step 120). Then, it is confirmed whether or not there is adjustment information of the apparatus regarding the medicine M to be dispensed in the database 210 (step 130). If device adjustment information is stored in the database 210, the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 downloads the adjustment information (step 140). Then, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 dispenses a predetermined number of medicines M as described in §2.4 (step 150). At that time, the position and operation of the members of the medicine alignment mechanism 320 are adjusted based on the downloaded adjustment information.

  Returning to step 130, regarding the medicine M to be dispensed, if there is no device adjustment information in the database 210, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 performs adjustment for accurately dispensing the medicine M by a predetermined number. Perform (step 160).

  FIG. 8 shows a procedure when the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 performs adjustment. Prior to automatic adjustment by the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300, first, the user inputs basic information on the medicine M (step 161). This basic information includes the type of drug (tablet, capsule, soft capsule, etc.) and the type of drug shape (circular, oval, etc.). The medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 has a template inside regarding the basic operation of the medicine aligning mechanism 320, and the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 selects a corresponding operation template based on user input. To do.

  Next, the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 adjusts the first rotating body 321 (step 162). In this state, the medicine M can pass through the height regulating member 321, and the angle of the first rotating body 321 is gradually increased from an angle close to the horizontal, and further the rotational speed of the first rotating body 321 is gradually increased. By changing, the speed and angle at which the medicine M can pass through the auxiliary sensor 327 are specified. Depending on the template, both the case where the rotation direction of the first rotating body 321 is the same as the rotation direction of the second rotating body 322 and the opposite case are tried.

  Next, the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 adjusts the position of the height regulating member 325 (step 163). This is done by gradually raising the position of the height regulating member 325 from a low position to a high position, that is, by gradually widening the height H of the flow path 370 from a narrow state, so that the medicine M becomes an auxiliary sensor 327. The position where it can pass is specified.

  Next, the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 adjusts the position of the width regulating member 326 (step 164). This is performed by gradually separating the position of the width regulating member 326 from a position close to the inner circumference of the second rotating body 322, that is, by gradually widening the width W of the flow path 370 from a narrow state. The position where the counting unit 330 can be passed is specified.

  Next, the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 adjusts the rotation speed of the second rotating body 322 (step 165). This gradually changes the rotation speed of the second rotating body 322 to specify a speed at which the interval between the drugs M passing through the drug counting unit 330 is within a predetermined interval.

  Finally, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 adjusts the deceleration speed and the reverse rotation of the rotating body at the end of the medicine dispensing (step 166). This changes the deceleration amount of the 2nd rotary body 322, and specifies the deceleration which the chemical | medical agent M does not go out from the exit 328 by inertia at the time of deceleration and a stop. Further, in order to prevent the medicine M from going out from the outlet 328 when the second rotating body 322 is stopped, it is also specified whether it is better to perform the reverse rotation last or not.

  Returning to FIG. 7, when the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 completes the adjustment for the new medicine M as described above, the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 stores the obtained adjustment result in the database 210. Transmit (step 170). Specifically, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 transmits at least one of the set values (1) to (8) to the database 210. The device adjustment information related to the uploaded medicine M is stored in the database 210.

  Finally, the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300 dispenses a predetermined number of medicines M based on the obtained adjustment result and the prescription information input in step 110 (step 180).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, every time the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 encounters a medicine without device adjustment information, the medicine dispensing device / full function version 300 adjusts the members inside the device. The adjustment result is transmitted to the database 210. As a result, with respect to various drugs, adjustment information of internal members when the drug dispensing device dispenses is accumulated in the database 210.

§3 Medicine dispensing information printing system Hereinafter, the medicine dispensing information printing system 200 will be described. As shown in FIG. 1 and as described above, the medicine dispensing information printing system 200 includes a database 210, a computer 220, and a printer 230. The medicine dispensing information printing system 200 is used for printing a dispensing support sheet 240 used when the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 dispenses a medicine.

  As described above, in this system, when the medicine is dispensed by the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400, prescription information is input to the computer 220 by the dispensing worker. Based on this input information, the computer 220 acquires adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device from the database 210. Then, the computer 220 causes the printer 230 to print a dispensing support sheet 240 as shown in FIG. 9 based on the information acquired from the database 210 and the information input by the dispensing worker. Each of these processes is realized by the medicine dispensing information printing software 250 included in the computer 220. Hereinafter, each process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, a customer such as a patient brings a prescription to a pharmacy. Based on this prescription, the dispensing worker inputs prescription information into the computer 220 (step 210). The input information includes the name of the patient, the name of the drug, a code for specifying the drug (for example, YJ code), the number of drugs to be provided, and the like. Further, when an optical scanner reading symbol is attached to the prescription, the prescription information can be input to the computer 220 by scanning the symbol with the optical scanner. Furthermore, when the computer 220 can be connected to the prescription management software or the prescription information database, that is, when the computer 220 can access the electronic prescription information, the dispensing worker inputs information for specifying the prescription, Alternatively, the computer 220 can obtain electronic prescription information from an external database by scanning the prescription with an optical scanner.

  Next, the computer 220 specifies information on the medicine to be dispensed by the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 based on the inputted prescription information (step 220). The information about the medicine to be dispensed includes a code for identifying the medicine to be dispensed, the number of medicines to be dispensed, information for identifying the container in which the medicine to be dispensed is stored, information for identifying the vial filled with the medicine to be dispensed, At least one piece of information specifying a prescription is included. For example, the code for specifying the medicine to be dispensed and the number of medicines to be dispensed are extracted from the inputted prescription information. Further, for example, the information specifying the container in which the medicine to be dispensed is stored can be acquired by the computer 220 accessing chemical management software provided in the computer 220 or provided in a computer connected to the computer 220. Further, for example, information specifying a vial filled with a medicine to be dispensed can be allocated by the medicine dispensing information printing software 250.

  The computer 220 then accesses the database 210 (step 230). Then, the computer 220 acquires, from the database 210, adjustment information (calibration data) of the members inside the medicine dispensing apparatus regarding the medicine dispensed by the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 (step 240). This adjustment information includes at least one of the setting values (1) to (8) described above. Then, the computer 220 prints the dispensing support sheet 240 (step 250). Further, the computer 220 prints a label attached to the vial that stores the medicine to be dispensed (step 260). The label includes an optical scanner reading symbol, which includes information identifying the vial.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the dispensing support sheet 240 includes an operator reading unit 241 and a machine reading unit 242. In the worker reading unit 241, prescription information or information on a medicine to be dispensed is printed in characters. Specifically, the patient reading unit 241 is printed with the name of the patient, the name of the medicine to be dispensed, the number of medicines to be dispensed, the name of the dispensing worker, and the like. The machine reading unit 242 is printed with an optical scanner reading symbol. Examples of the optical scanner reading symbol include a barcode 243 and a two-dimensional code (for example, QR code (registered trademark)) 244.

  This two-dimensional code 244 includes information on the medicine to be dispensed (see step 220) and adjustment information on the medicine dispensing apparatus (see step 240). Further, the barcode 243 includes general-purpose information that can be used by another dispensing device or dispensing support software. In another embodiment, the barcode 243 may include information on the medicine to be dispensed and adjustment information on the medicine dispensing apparatus.

  FIG. 22 shows a second embodiment of the dispensing support sheet. As shown in the figure, the dispensing support sheet 240 ′ is provided on the machine reading unit 242 ′ with four optical scanner reading symbols, specifically, a first barcode 245, a first two-dimensional code 246, A second barcode 247 and a second two-dimensional code 248 are included. For example, the first two-dimensional code 246 includes adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device. In addition, the second two-dimensional code 248 includes information regarding the medicine to be dispensed, including a code for identifying the medicine to be dispensed and the number of medicines to be dispensed. Further, the first barcode 245 includes information for specifying a container in which the medicine to be dispensed is stored. Still further, the second barcode 247 includes information for identifying a vial filled with a medicine to be dispensed.

  In another embodiment, the first two-dimensional code 246 includes adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device. Further, the second two-dimensional code 248 includes information on the medicine to be dispensed, information for identifying a container in which the medicine to be dispensed is stored, and information for identifying a vial filled with the medicine to be dispensed. The first barcode 245 and the second barcode 247 may include general-purpose information that can be used by another dispensing device or dispensing support software. The first two-dimensional code 246 may include adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device and information related to the medicine to be dispensed. The first barcode 245 may include information for identifying a container in which the medicine to be dispensed is stored, and the second barcode 247 includes information for identifying a vial filled with the medicine to be dispensed. You may go out. Thus, if the optical scanner reading symbol to be scanned is changed for each work step (see FIGS. 21 and 22 to be described later), the worker can easily grasp which work step is currently being performed.

§4 Drug dispensing device / simplified version Hereinafter, the drug dispensing device / simplified version 400 will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 includes an insertion port 410, a medicine alignment mechanism 420, a medicine counting unit 430, a dispensing outlet 440, an input button 453, a display 454, and a control unit 460. And have. Since the configuration and operation of these members are the same as the configuration and operation of the corresponding members of the medicine dispensing apparatus / full function version 300, description thereof will be omitted.

  Further, an optical reading device 470 is connected to the medicine dispensing device / simple plate 400. The optical reading device 470 includes a camera 471. In another embodiment, the optical reading device 470 may include an optical scanner such as a barcode scanner instead of the camera 471. In other embodiments, the optical reading device 470 may include both a camera 471 and an optical scanner. The optical reader 470 can scan optical scanner reading symbols such as barcodes and two-dimensional codes. Hereinafter, the operation when the medicine dispensing device / simplified version 400 dispenses medicine will be described with reference to FIGS. Moreover, the flowchart which put together this operation | movement is shown to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when the medicine is dispensed by the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400, the user causes the optical reading device 470 to scan the two-dimensional code 244 of the dispensing support sheet 240 (step 310). Thereby, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 acquires information on the medicine to be dispensed (see step 220) and adjustment information of the medicine dispensing apparatus (see step 240).

  Next, the user takes out the container 501 in which the medicine M to be dispensed is stored from the shelf. Then, as shown in FIG. 13, the user can read the barcode 502 printed on the label attached to the container 501 (if the other optical scanner reading symbol such as a two-dimensional code is attached) Symbol) is scanned by the optical reader 470 (step 320). The medicine dispensing device / simplified version 400 is attached to the container 501 in which information for identifying the medicine to be dispensed acquired from the two-dimensional code 244 of the dispensing support sheet 240 and the medicine M to be dispensed are stored. The information obtained from the bar code 502 is compared (step 330). In another embodiment, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 identifies the medicine M stored in the container 501 from the scanned barcode 502 information, and the payment acquired from the medicine information and the two-dimensional code 244. Compare with the code that identifies the medication to dispense. When the information matches, that is, as a result of scanning the barcode 502 of the container 501, the medicine dispensing device / simplified version 400 determines that the medicine M contained in the container 501 is correct as the medicine to be dispensed. The dispensing operation of the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 proceeds to the next step. When the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 determines that the medicine contained in the container 501 is not correct as the medicine M to be dispensed, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 notifies the user to that effect and is correct. It prompts to take out the container in which the medicine M is stored (step 340). As a result, the medicine dispensing device / simplified version 400 prevents the wrong medicine from being dispensed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 14, the user puts the medicine M in the container 501 into the insertion port 410 of the medicine dispensing device / simplified version 400. Further, the user attaches the label 512 (see step 260 in FIG. 10) printed by the printer 230 to the vial 511 filled with the medicine M to be dispensed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 15, the user can print the barcode 512 printed on the label of the vial 511 (this symbol when there is a symbol for reading other optical scanners such as a two-dimensional code). Is scanned by the optical reader 470 (step 350). Then, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 includes information specifying the vial filled with the medicine to be dispensed acquired from the two-dimensional code 244 of the dispensing support sheet 240 and the vial 511 filled with the medicine M to be dispensed. The information acquired from the attached barcode 512 is compared (step 360). In another embodiment, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 identifies the prescription information related to the vial from the scanned barcode 512 information, and identifies the prescription acquired from the prescription information and the two-dimensional code 244. Compare with the information you want. And when both information corresponds, ie, as a result of scanning the barcode 512 of the vial 511, the medicine dispensing device / simplified version 400 is a correct vial as a vial filling the medicine M to be dispensed by the vial 511. When it is determined, the dispensing operation of the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 proceeds to the next step. When it is determined that the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 is not correct as the vial filled with the medicine M dispensed by the vial 511, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 notifies the user to that effect, and Prompt to bring the correct vial (step 370). Thus, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 prevents the dispensed medicine M from being filled in an incorrect vial.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 16, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 dispenses the medicine M introduced into the insertion port 410 by the same operation as described in §2.3 (step 380). At this time, the user takes the vial 511 to the dispensing outlet 440 of the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 so that the medicine M coming out of the dispensing outlet 440 enters the vial 511. More specifically, the user takes the vial 511 to the discharge outlet 440 and presses the start button of the input button 453. When the medicine dispensing device / simplified version 400 detects an input from the start button and the vial 511 is located at the dispensing outlet 440, the medicine dispensing device / simplified version 400 starts dispensing the medicine M that has been input. To do.

  The number of medicines dispensed by the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 is based on information acquired from the two-dimensional code 244 of the dispensing support sheet 240 (see step 310). The dispensing is performed by setting the position, angle, rotation speed, rotation direction, and the like of members inside the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified plate 400 to predetermined values. Specifically, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 adjusts at least one of the set values (1) to (8) to a predetermined value and dispenses the medicine. For this setting value, adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device obtained from the two-dimensional code 244 of the dispensing support sheet 240 is used (see step 310).

  Thereafter, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 discharges the excess medicine M remaining in the apparatus. First, as shown in FIG. 17, the user again takes out the container 501 in which the dispensed medicine M was originally stored, and displays the barcode 502 printed on the label attached to the container 501 with an optical type. The reading device 470 is scanned (step 390). The medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 compares the information specifying the container 501 acquired from the barcode 502 in step 390 with the information specifying the container 501 acquired from the barcode 502 in step 320 (step 400). ). In another embodiment, information specifying the container 501 acquired from the barcode 502 in step 390, information specifying the container storing the medicine to be dispensed acquired from the two-dimensional code 244 of the dispensing support sheet 240 in step 310, and Compare And when both information correspond, that is, as a result of scanning the barcode 502 of the container 501, when the medicine dispensing device / simplified version 400 determines that the container 501 is a correct container as a container for returning the remaining medicine M, The dispensing operation of the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 proceeds to the next step. When the medicine dispensing device / simplified version 400 determines that the container 501 is not correct as a container for returning the medicine M, the medicine dispensing device / simplified version 400 notifies the user to that effect and holds the correct container. It is urged to come (step 410). Thus, the medicine dispensing device / simplified version 400 prevents the excess medicine from being returned to the wrong container.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 discharges the excess medicine M remaining inside the apparatus (step 420). At this time, the user brings the container 501 to the dispensing outlet 440 of the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 so that the medicine M coming out of the dispensing outlet 440 enters the container 501. More specifically, the user takes the container 501 to the discharge outlet 440 and presses the start button of the input button 453. When the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 detects an input from the start button and that the container 501 is located at the dispensing outlet 440, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 discharges the excess medicine M.

  Thereafter, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 confirms whether the dispensed medicine M is filled in the correct vial. First, as shown in FIG. 19, the user causes the optical reading device 470 to scan the barcode 512 of the vial 511 (step 430). It is recommended that this scan be performed with the lid of the vial 511 closed. The medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 compares the information specifying the vial 511 acquired from the barcode 512 in Step 350 with the information specifying the vial 511 acquired from the barcode 512 in Step 430 ( Step 440). In another embodiment, information specifying the vial 511 acquired from the barcode 512 in step 430 and the vial filled with the dispensed drug acquired from the two-dimensional code 244 of the dispensing support sheet 240 in step 310 are specified. Compare with information. When the information matches, that is, as a result of scanning the barcode 512 of the vial 511, the drug dispensing device / simplified version 400 determines that the drug M is filled in the correct vial 511. The payout operation of the device / simplified version 400 notifies the user to that effect (step 450). That is, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 notifies the user that the medicine M has been dispensed correctly. When the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 determines that the dispensed medicine M has not been filled in the correct vial 511, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 notifies the user accordingly (step 460). ). As a result, in the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400, since it is double confirmed that the dispensed medicine is filled in the correct vial, the reliability of dispensing is increased.

  Finally, depending on the setting, the camera 471 takes a photograph of the dispensing support sheet 240 and the vial 511 at the same time in the state shown in FIG. 19 (step 470). At this time, it is preferable to take a photograph so that the operator reading unit 241 of the dispensing support sheet 240 and the label 512 of the vial 511 can be seen. This makes it easy to confirm later which vial 511 is actually filled with the medicine.

  The medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 described above is capable of supplying medicines without adjusting the position / angle of the internal members, rotation speed / rotation direction, width / height of the medicine flow path, and the like. You can pay out a few accurately. In other words, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 does not need to include an adjustment mechanism. This facilitates downsizing of the device. Such a device can be easily installed in a small empty space in a pharmacy dispensing chamber. In addition, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 can appropriately dispense medicine without being connected to a network. In other words, it is not necessary to connect a network cable to the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400. For this reason, the medicine dispensing device / simplified version 400 can be easily installed at a location away from the network port. For this reason, when the dispensing worker introduces the medicine dispensing system 100 including the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400, the layout of the dispensing chamber becomes easy.

  In addition, in the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400, the adjustment mechanism and the network function can be omitted, so that the manufacturing cost of the apparatus is reduced. That is, the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 can be provided to the customer at a lower price. In order to carry out daily dispensing operations without delay, it is usually necessary to introduce a plurality of drug dispensing devices in pharmacies of a certain scale or drug stores in chains. In that case, when the pharmacy or drug store introduces the drug dispensing system 100, the predetermined ratio of the drug dispensing apparatus can be the drug dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400. Since the medicine dispensing apparatus / simplified version 400 can be provided at a low price, the introduction cost of the medicine dispensing system 100 is also reasonable. In addition, when the introduction cost is compared with the medicine dispensing capacity of the entire system, the medicine dispensing capacity per introduction cost is increased. In other words, the medicine dispensing system 100 can bring high cost performance to pharmacies and drug stores.

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Claims (29)

A database in which adjustment information of the drug dispensing device is stored for the drug dispensed by the drug dispensing device;
A computer accessible to the database;
A medicine dispensing information printing system having a printer connected to the computer,
The computer acquires adjustment information of the drug dispensing device for the drug dispensed by the drug dispensing device from the database,
The computer causes the printer to print medicine dispensing information including an optical scanner reading symbol, where the symbol includes adjustment information of a medicine dispensing apparatus according to the medicine to be dispensed.
A medicine dispensing information printing system characterized by that. The computer accepts input of prescription information,
From this input, the computer identifies the drug dispensed by the drug dispensing device,
The computer acquires adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device from the database based on the specific result.
The medicine dispensing information printing system according to claim 1. The adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device includes information specifying the position and / or angle of a member provided in the medicine dispensing device.
The medicine dispensing information printing system according to claim 1 or 2. The adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device includes setting information on the width and / or height of the flow path of the medicine provided in the medicine dispensing device.
The medicine dispensing information printing system according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device includes information that specifies the movement of a member provided in the medicine dispensing device.
The medicine dispensing information printing system according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device includes information designating a rotation speed and / or a rotation direction of a member included in the medicine dispensing device.
The medicine dispensing information printing system according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The symbol further includes information on the medicine to be dispensed in addition to the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing apparatus,
Information about the drug to be dispensed includes the number of drugs to be dispensed,
The medicine dispensing information printing system according to any one of claims 1 to 6. The symbol further includes information on the medicine to be dispensed in addition to the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing apparatus,
The information about the medicine to be dispensed includes information identifying the container in which the medicine to be dispensed is stored.
The medicine dispensing information printing system according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The symbol further includes information on the medicine to be dispensed in addition to the adjustment information of the medicine dispensing apparatus,
Information about the drug to be dispensed includes information identifying the vial filled with the dispensed drug,
The medicine dispensing information printing system according to any one of claims 1 to 8. The medicine dispensing information further includes a second optical scanner reading symbol in addition to the optical scanner reading symbol,
The symbol for reading the second optical scanner includes at least one of information on a medicine to be dispensed, information for identifying a container in which the medicine to be dispensed is stored, and information for identifying a vial filled with the dispensed medicine. Including,
The medicine dispensing information printing system according to any one of claims 1 to 9. The medicine dispensing information further includes a second optical scanner reading symbol, a third optical scanner reading symbol, and a fourth optical scanner reading symbol in addition to the optical scanner reading symbol. ,
The second optical scanner reading symbol includes information on the medicine to be dispensed,
The third optical scanner reading symbol includes information for identifying a container in which a medicine to be dispensed is stored,
The fourth optical scanner reading symbol includes information identifying a vial filled with the dispensed medicine.
The medicine dispensing information printing system according to any one of claims 1 to 10. A second drug dispensing device is accessible to the database;
The adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device is information transmitted from the second medicine dispensing device to the database.
The medicine dispensing information printing system according to any one of claims 1 to 11. The second medicine dispensing device is capable of automatically adjusting internal members so that the desired number of medicines to be dispensed can be dispensed accurately.
The adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device is based on information obtained by this automatic adjustment.
The medicine dispensing information printing system according to claim 12. The second medicine dispensing device is capable of automatically adjusting the movement of an internal member so that the desired number of medicines to be dispensed can be accurately dispensed.
The adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device is based on information obtained by this automatic adjustment.
The medicine dispensing information printing system according to claim 12 or 13. The optical scanner reading symbol is a barcode or a two-dimensional code.
The medicine dispensing information printing system according to any one of claims 1 to 14. A drug dispensing device for dispensing a predetermined number of drugs,
The medicine dispensing device has an optical reader capable of reading an optical scanner reading symbol,
The drug dispensing device is
The printed symbol is scanned by the optical reader,
From the data obtained by scanning, obtain the adjustment information of the members provided in the medicine dispensing device,
Based on the adjustment information, the member is adjusted and the medicine is dispensed.
A drug dispensing device characterized by the above. The medicine dispensing device further includes a member whose position and / or angle can be changed,
The medicine dispensing device is
Obtaining information on the position and / or angle of the member from the data obtained by scanning,
Based on this information, the position and / or angle of the member is adjusted, and the medicine is dispensed.
The medicine dispensing device according to claim 16. The medicine dispensing device further includes a flow path through which the medicine to be dispensed flows.
The medicine dispensing device adjusts the width and / or height of the flow path based on the data obtained by the scanning.
The medicine dispensing device according to claim 16 or 17. The medicine dispensing device is
A flow path for the medicine to be dispensed,
A member for adjusting the width of the flow path;
Further comprising
The medicine dispensing device is
From the data obtained by the scan, obtain the adjustment information of the member that adjusts the width of the flow path,
Based on this adjustment information, adjust the position of the member that adjusts the width of the flow path, and dispense the medicine,
The medicine dispensing device according to any one of claims 16 to 18. The medicine dispensing device is
A flow path for the medicine to be dispensed,
A member for adjusting the height of the flow path;
Further comprising
The medicine dispensing device is
From the data obtained by the scan, obtain the adjustment information of the member that adjusts the height of the flow path,
Based on this adjustment information, adjust the position of the member that adjusts the height of the flow path, and dispense the medicine,
The medicine dispensing device according to any one of claims 16 to 19. The medicine dispensing device further includes a member that rotates to move the medicine,
The medicine dispensing device is
From the data obtained by the scan, information on the rotation speed and / or rotation direction of the rotating member is acquired,
Based on this information, the rotational speed and / or rotational direction of the rotating member is adjusted to dispense the medicine.
The medicine dispensing device according to any one of claims 16 to 20. The medicine dispensing device is
From the data obtained by scanning, obtaining information identifying the container in which the medicine to be dispensed is stored,
In addition, the optical reading device scans the print attached to the container provided by the user,
From the data obtained by this scan, obtain information that identifies the container,
Only when the information identifying the container provided by the user matches the information identifying the container in which the medicine to be dispensed is stored, the medicine is dispensed.
The medicine dispensing device according to any one of claims 16 to 21. The medicine dispensing device is
From the data obtained from the scan, obtain information identifying the vial from which the drug is dispensed,
In addition, the optical reader can scan the print on the vial provided by the user,
From the data obtained by this scan, obtain information that identifies the vial,
Dispensing the drug only if the information identifying the vial provided by the user matches the information identifying the vial from which the drug is dispensed.
The medicine dispensing device according to any one of claims 16 to 22. The medicine dispensing device is
After the drug is dispensed, the optical reader is scanned once again with the print on the container provided by the user,
From the data obtained by this scan, obtain information that identifies the container,
Check whether the information specifying the container obtained by the second scan matches the information specifying the container obtained by the first scan,
The medicine dispensing device according to claim 22. The medicine dispensing device is
Only when the information specifying the container obtained by the second scan matches the information specifying the container obtained by the first scan, the surplus medicine is provided by the user after the medicine is dispensed. Discharging into a container,
The medicine dispensing device according to claim 24. The medicine dispensing device further includes a camera,
After the medicine is dispensed, the medicine dispensing apparatus shoots an image of the vial containing the dispensed medicine and a symbol in which the adjustment information of the members included in the medicine dispensing apparatus is captured on the camera. Let
The medicine dispensing device according to any one of claims 16 to 25. The optical reader is a camera or a scanner,
The medicine dispensing device according to any one of claims 16 to 26. The printed symbol is printed by the medicine dispensing information printing system according to any one of claims 1 to 15.
The medicine dispensing device according to any one of claims 16 to 27. A medicine dispensing information printing program for causing a computer to print information about a medicine dispensed by a medicine dispensing apparatus,
Obtaining adjustment information of the drug dispensing device for the drug dispensed by the drug dispensing device from the database;
Causing the printer to print the information,
Let the computer do it,
The information to be printed includes an optical scanner reading symbol,
The symbol includes adjustment information of the medicine dispensing device according to the medicine to be dispensed.
A medicine dispensing information printing program characterized by that.