JPH07303686A - Prescribed medicine dispensing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To enable to dispense prescribed medicine data automatically and to operate a medicine dispensing device, by producing prescribed data from the contents of a prescription and providing a means to convert prescribed data to medicine dispensing data for a medicine dispensing device. CONSTITUTION:This system comprises an input means to produce prescribed data from the contents of a prescription 1, a medicine dispensing device 3 and an operation means 4 to convert the prescribed data to medicine dispensing data for the medicine dispensing device 3. An input means 2 produces prescribed data when the contents written in units of prescriptions on a lot of prescription(s) 1, 1,... are inputted as they are by an inputting device 5. When a prescription practicable by the medicine dispensing device 3 exists in the prescription data, the operation means 4 calls them out from a memory device 8 and converts to a preliminarily designated prescription data and activates the medicine dispensing device 3.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a prescription dispensing system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, a hospital pharmacy accepts a large number of prescriptions issued by doctors of each medical department and performs necessary dispensing work and other various works according to the contents of the prescriptions.

Further, in recent years, with the advancement of medical care, subdivision of specialty, and diversification of drugs, the absolute amount of dispensing work that must be processed at a hospital pharmacy tends to increase more and more, while the amount of patients Since it is desired to shorten the waiting time, as a means to efficiently perform the necessary dispensing work,
Developed and put into practical use various tablet dispensing machines, such as a tablet dispensing machine that dispenses tablets each time, a powder dispensing machine that dispenses powder once each, and other dispensing devices. There is.

By the way, in order to operate these dispensing devices, it is not possible to apply the contents of the prescription to the dispensing devices as they are, and the same dispensing device is used depending on the type of drug that each dispensing device can handle. Even in this case, different operation information must be applied depending on the characteristics of the drug and various conditions.

That is, in the prescription, for example, tablets A at a daily dose of 8 tablets, a dose of 4 minutes, tablets B at a daily dose of 3 tablets, a dose of 3 minutes, tablets C at a daily dose of 2 tablets, once a day, Powder D daily mmg,
As an example, consider the case where the dose 3 and the powdered drug E were prescribed to be administered to the patient at a daily dose of nmg and a dose of 3 respectively.

However, the tablets A and B can be packaged in one package, and the tablet C must be packaged separately from the tablets A and B. , Powder D and E can be packaged in one package, but when they are mixed in a dividing mass prior to packaging and mixed on a vibrating feeder, they are separated from each other and evenly distributed. It shall have the condition that it is not divided.

[0007] In this case, the tablets A, B, C can be packaged by an appropriate tablet packaging machine, and the first, second, and third doses of the four doses a day are respectively performed. A2 tablets and B1 tablets were packaged together in one package, and only the A2 tablets were packaged for the fourth time, and in each of these packages, "morning", "daytime", "evening",
While printing characters such as "sleep", in addition to this, tablets C
It is necessary to instruct the tablet packing machine of operation information that each of the tablets should be divided into two tablets and the characters such as "day" should be printed on each packet.

[0008] Further, with respect to the powdered medicines D and E, the packaging work can be carried out by an appropriate powdered medicine packaging machine. First, the powdered medicine D is a daily dose of mmg × the number of days, and the powdered medicine E is 1 Prepare daily dose nmg x number of days, and when putting this into a dividing mass prior to packaging, both are separately placed on a vibrating feeder and divided into individual doses. Wrap, and in each of these wraps, "morning",
It is necessary to instruct the powder-dispensing and packaging machine of operating information that the characters such as "day" and "evening" should be printed in order.

[0009]

However, since the prescription does not contain any operating information necessary to operate various dispensing devices, conventionally, a worker of a hospital pharmacy accepted it from a doctor. Look at the prescription, select from among them, for example, the prescription that can be executed by the tablet packing machine or the prescription that can be executed by the powder medicine packing machine,
Perform the necessary processing to execute on the tablet packing machine to make operation information for the tablet packing machine, or make the necessary processing to run on the powder medicine packing machine to make operation information for the powder packing machine. These operation information are applied to the tablet packaging machine or the powdered medicine packaging machine to execute the necessary packaging work.

That is, conventionally, a prescription unit (RP unit)
It is necessary for the operator to obtain the prescription data (data of the prescription unit) from the contents of the prescription written in Since the dispensing data (data for each dispensing unit) is created by processing, data processing work by an operator is indispensable for operating the dispensing device, and in the end, what dispensing device was developed. Even if it is put into practical use, it is necessary to create dispensing data specific to the dispensing device and according to the conditions of the drug to be handled from the contents of the prescription, and to instruct this dispensing data as operation information to the dispensing device. There was a problem that the person could not be released.

The present invention solves the problems of the above-mentioned conventional ones, and automatically prepares dispensing data necessary for operating the dispensing device without the help of an operator, and prepares the dispensing data. Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a prescription dispensing system capable of operating a dispensing device.

[0012]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an input means for generating prescription data from the content of a prescription, a dispensing device, and prescription data executable by the dispensing device in the dispensing device. And an actuating means for converting into dispensing data.

[0013]

According to the present invention, by adopting the above means, the dispensing data is automatically created from the content of the prescription via the prescription data, and the dispensing operation requiring the dispensing device according to the dispensing data. Will be executed.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a prescription dispensing system according to the present invention, in which 1, 1, ... Is a prescription issued by a doctor and 2 is an input for generating prescription data from the contents of each prescription 1. Means 3, a dispensing device, and 4 are operating means for converting the prescription data executable by the dispensing device 3 into the dispensing data of the dispensing device 3.

The input means 2 is a keyboard or other input device 5, a CRT or LCD or other display device 6, and a CPU or other control device suitable for the operator to input the contents of each prescription 1 while watching it. 7, ROM and RA
M and other storage devices 8.

The input means 2 is composed of a large number of prescriptions 1,
When the contents written in prescription units (RP units) for 1, ... Are directly input by the input device 5,
Based on this, the control device 7 generates prescription data (prescription unit data) whose contents are not substantially changed, and stores the prescription data in the storage device 8 while being stored in the storage device 8. The prescription data is made available to the operating means 4 and other necessary equipments via an appropriate communication means.

The dispensing device 3 is a tablet dispensing machine adapted to dispense a tablet for each dose, or a powder dispensing dispenser adapted to dispense a powder for each dose, or any other suitable dispensing agent. Machinery and equipment.

The actuating means 4 is provided in combination with the dispensing device 3, and a keyboard or other input device 9 having a required key such as a correction key which can be operated by an operator as required, a CRT or The display device 10 includes an LCD and other display devices, a CPU and other control devices 11, and a ROM and RAM and other storage devices 12.

When the prescription data stored in the storage device 8 of the input means 2 includes the prescription data executable by the combined dispensing device 3,
The executable prescription data is called from the storage device 8 and fetched, and the control device 11 converts the prescription data into predetermined dispensing data that is unique to the dispensing device 3 and according to the conditions of the medicine to be handled. Further, while being stored in the storage device 12, this dispensing data is instructed to the dispensing device 3 as operation information, and the dispensing device 3 is operated according to the dispensing data.

That is, the prescription data generated by the input means 2 on the basis of the content of the prescription 1 and stored in the storage device 8 is, for example, "tablet A is 8 tablets per day for 4 minutes and tablet B is for 4 minutes.
3 tablets daily for 3 minutes, tablet C 2 tablets daily for once a day, powder D daily mmg, minutes 3 and powder E daily nmg, minutes 3 , Take each patient. "
In that case, the operating means 4 (4a) combined with the dispensing device 3 (for example, the tablet packaging machine 3a) takes in the prescription data for the tablets A, B, and C from the prescription data, while The actuating means 4 (4b) combined with the dispensing device 3 (for example, the powdered medicine packaging machine 3b) fetches the prescription data for the powdered medicines D and E from the prescription data.

The actuating means 4a is composed of tablets A, B and C.
Prescription data of the prescription data of the prescription data (for example, the condition that "tablets A and B can be packaged in one packet each other") and "tablet C is , And tablets A and B must be packaged separately. ”And other conditions), and“ 1, 2, 3 out of 4 doses a day ”are satisfied so as to satisfy these conditions. The second time, the tablets A2 tablets and the tablets B1 tablets were collectively packaged in one packet, the fourth time only the tablets A2 tablets were packaged, and in each of these packages, "morning" from the first time,
Characters such as “day”, “evening”, and “sleep” are printed. Separately, one tablet and two tablets of C are separately packaged, and characters such as “day” are printed on each packet. . Is stored in the storage device 12.

Further, the actuating means 4b stores the prescription data for the powdered medicines D and E in the drug condition pre-registered in the storage device 12 (for example, "the powdered medicines D and E are mutually 1
Although it can be packaged in a package, when the two are mixed and put on a vibrating feeder when they are put into a divided mass prior to packaging, they are separated from each other and are not evenly divided. ", Etc.), and to satisfy this condition," Powdered drug D for daily dose mmg x number of days and powdered drug E
Prepare a daily dose of nmg × number of days, and when putting this into a dividing mass prior to packaging, both are separately placed on a vibrating feeder and divided into individual doses. Each of these packets, "morning",
Print characters such as “day” and “evening” in order. Is stored in the storage device 12.

Then, the dispensing data stored in the storage device 12 of the actuating means 4a and the dispensing data stored in the storage device 12 of the operating means 4b are respectively passed through appropriate communication means to other necessary data. It is designed to be used for equipment.

Next, the operation of the prescription dispensing system configured as described above will be described.

First, in the prescription 1, 8 tablets a day,
In minutes 4, tablets B 3 times daily, minutes 3 tablets C 2 times daily, once a day, powder D daily mmg, minutes 3 and powder E daily When the dose is nmg and the dose is 3 and each is prescribed to be taken by the patient, when the content written in the prescription unit (RP unit) is directly input to the input means 2 by the input device 5, Based on this, the control device 7 generates prescription data (prescription unit data) whose contents are not substantially changed, and stores the prescription data in the storage device 8.

Then, the operating means 4a combined with the tablet packaging machine 3a selects the tablets A,
The prescription data for B and C is fetched, and the prescription data is stored in advance in the storage device 12 (for example, “tablets A and B can be packaged into one package each other”). And the condition that "tablet C is
The tablets A and B must be packaged separately. And other conditions), and in order to satisfy these conditions, “2 tablets of A, 2 tablets and 1 tablet of B respectively at 4 times a day are packaged in one package. However, in the fourth time, only 2 tablets A were packaged, and in each of these packages, “morning”, “daytime”, “evening”,
While printing characters such as "sleep", in addition to this, tablets C
Is divided into 2 tablets each, and a character such as "day" is printed on each packet. While being stored in the storage device 12, it is instructed to the tablet packing machine 3a as operation information to operate the tablet packing machine 3a in accordance with the dispensing data.

Therefore, the tablet packing machine 3a uses the tablets A2 and B1 for the first, second, and third doses of the four doses a day, respectively.
The tablets and the tablets are packaged together in one package, and only the second tablet A2 is packaged for the fourth time, and then in each of these packages, "morning", "daytime", "evening", and "sleep" in order from the first time. On the other hand, while printing characters such as "," the tablets C are separately packaged into two tablets each, and characters such as "day" are printed on each packet.

On the other hand, the operating means 4b combined with the powdered medicine packaging machine 3b fetches the prescription data for the powdered medicines D and E from the prescription data stored in the storage device 8 and stores the prescription data in the storage device 12. Pre-registered drug conditions (for example, “Powdered medicines D and E can be packaged in one package with each other, but when they are put into a divided mass prior to packaging, they are mixed and put on a vibration feeder. , They are separated from each other and are not evenly divided. "
Condition, etc.), and to satisfy this condition, prepare “Powdered drug D for daily dose mmg × day and powdered drug E for daily dose nmg × day” and divide it before packaging. When putting them in the mass, put them both on the vibrating feeder separately.
Divide into each batch and combine them into one batch
Divide into sachets, and in each of these sachets, "morning", "daytime",
Print characters such as "evening" in order. While being stored in the storage device 12, the dispensing data is instructed to the powder-dispensing and packaging machine 3b as operation information.
The powder medicine packaging machine 3b is operated according to the dispensing data.

Therefore, the powdered medicine packaging machine 3b uses 1
When preparing daily dose mmg x number of days and powdered drug E for daily dose nmg x number of days, and putting this into divided masses prior to packaging,
Both of them are separately placed on a vibrating feeder and divided into individual doses, and then both are packaged in a single package and the letters such as "morning", "daytime" and "evening" are added to each of these packages. Will be printed in order.

In the above-mentioned embodiment, the input means 2 provided with the input device 5, the display device 6, the control device 7 and the storage device 8 is exemplified, but the input device 2 is not limited to this, and the input device is not limited to this. The device 5 may use an appropriate scanner for reading optical characters such as OCR, instead of a keyboard suitable for an operator to input the contents of each prescription 1 while looking at it. , Doctor prescription 1
Instead of creating, the doctor or his assistant may directly input the prescription content using the input means 2, and in that case, an appropriate prescription printer or the like is used as necessary. Thus, the prescription based on the prescription data can be printed out.

In the above embodiment, the tablet dispensing machine 3a and the powder dispensing machine 3b are exemplified as the dispensing device 3, but the dispensing machine 3 is not limited to this, and for example, an appropriate liquid medicine dispensing machine or tablet dispensing machine. It is possible to use a tablet powder dispensing machine which is a combination of a packaging machine and a powder dispensing machine, and other appropriate dispensing machine devices.

Further, in the above embodiment, the actuating means 4 is exemplified by the one including the input device 9, the display device 10, the control device 11 and the storage device 12, but the invention is not limited to this, and In the embodiment, the dispensing data stored in the memory device 12 of the actuating means 4a and the dispensing data stored in the memory device 12 of the actuating means 4b are respectively required other devices via appropriate communication means. Although it is designed to be used for other purposes, it is not limited to this.
For example, instead of the data to be dispensed, the dispensed data may be provided for use in other devices, etc. In addition, the present invention allows various changes and modifications of the above embodiment. There is no end.

[0033]

Since the present invention is constructed as described above,
The dispensing data required to operate the dispensing device can be automatically created without the need of an operator. Therefore, dispensing data specific to the dispensing device and according to the conditions of the drug to be handled can be obtained. It is possible to free the operator from the work of creating from the contents of the prescription and instructing the dispensing device as this dispensing data as operation information, and also to operate the dispensing device according to the dispensing data automatically created. It has excellent effects such as being able to

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Prescription 2 ... Input means 3 ... Dispensing device 3a ... Tablet packing machine 3b ... Powdered medicine packing machine 4, 4a, 4b ... Operating means 5 ... Input device 6 ... Display device 7 ... Control device 8 ... Storage device 9 ... Input device 10 Display device 11 Control device 12 Storage device

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An input means for generating prescription data from the content of a prescription, a dispensing device, and an operating means for converting prescription data executable by the dispensing device into dispensing data of the dispensing device. A characteristic prescription dispensing system.