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Pharmaceutical offer distribution systems, and methods for distributing and using same

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-05
COOPON SYST
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Physicians typically store the samples in drawers, cabinets, or closets, which often become chaotic and unorganized.
Locating a desired sample may therefore be difficult.
Another problem with samples is that a physician is lured into operating an unregulated pharmacy.
However, coupons and vouchers can sometimes be even more difficult to organize than samples, as they are typically smaller and easier to shuffle together and overlook.

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[0022] A system 100 for distributing pharmaceutical offer cards 200, 300 is shown in FIG. 1. The system 100 comprises a plurality of pharmaceutical offer cards 200, 300, and a dispensing unit 102. Exemplary embodiments of the pharmaceutical offer cards 200, 300 are shown in FIGS. 2 & 3, and additional details of the dispensing unit 102 are shown in FIGS. 4, 5, &6.

[0023] As will be discussed in more detail later in this description, each pharmaceutical offer card 200, 300 provides one or more pharmaceutical offers (e.g., coupons or vouchers) that a physician may distribute to his or her patients.

[0024] By way of example, the pharmaceutical offer cards 200, 300 may be paper, cardboard or plastic cards. Preferably, the pharmaceutical offer cards 200, 300 are of a standardized size and shape so that they may all align properly and / or fit securely within the dispensing unit 102. However, variations, to some degree, are permissible. As shown in FIGS. 2 & 3, the pharmaceutical offer card...

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In one embodiment, a pharmaceutical offer distribution system includes a plurality of pharmaceutical offer cards and a dispensing unit. Each of the plurality of pharmaceutical offer cards has an edge that implements a standardized relief pattern. The dispensing unit holds the plurality of pharmaceutical offer cards. The dispensing unit has a surface that is configured to mate with the standardized relief pattern of the pharmaceutical offer cards, to thereby retain the pharmaceutical offer cards until they are distributed to patients. Other pharmaceutical offer distribution systems, and methods for distributing and using same, are also disclosed.

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BACKGROUND [0001] Pharmaceutical samples (e.g., sample medications) are often given to physicians for distribution to their patients at no cost to the patients. Typically, pharmaceutical companies will provide the samples to pharmaceutical representatives, who in turn provide the samples to physicians. Physicians typically store the samples in drawers, cabinets, or closets, which often become chaotic and unorganized. Locating a desired sample may therefore be difficult. [0002] Another problem with samples is that a physician is lured into operating an unregulated pharmacy. That is, various office personnel may have access to the physician's sample closet, and sometimes the samples may be taken home or used by office personnel without physician approval. [0003] The problem of operating an unregulated pharmacy may be alleviated by providing physicians with coupons or vouchers that may be redeemed by patients for free or discounted pharmaceuticals. However, coupons and vouchers can som...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D85/00
CPCB42F17/02
Inventor BYNUM, ROBERT L.
Owner COOPON SYST