Automatic drug distribution system
CA 2198944 C · Owner: Theodorescu, Catalin Vicentiu · Inventors: Theodorescu, Catalin Vicentiu
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An automatic distribution system for the drugs' sale with prescription for the patients being in, particular situations: over the night in far-away localities or in the places where to install a classical pharmacy is not economically justifiable. The automatic drug distribution system includes a network of distributing stations related to a regional control center where a group of chemists are available permanently to realize the professional act required by every patient who accedes to such a distribution station. An interactive and reciprocal communication by video phone and writing is established between patient and chemist, using a telephone line or a radio frequency as a function of …
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- Filed March 3, 1997 and granted April 25, 2000. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended March 3, 2017.
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