A hospital pharmacy information-based dispensing work system

By combining an information system with voice and image prompts, the problems of low efficiency and high error rate caused by traditional paper documents have been solved, enabling paperless dispensing of medicines and efficient drug verification, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of pharmacy operations.

CN112750526BActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF GUANGXI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF GUANGXI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
Filing Date
2021-01-28
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Traditional hospital inpatient pharmacies rely on paper documents for dispensing medications, resulting in low efficiency, high manpower costs, and a high error rate, especially when verifying medications, where there are problems of insufficient information and disorganization.

Method used

An information system is adopted, which combines voice and image prompts. The HIS control module generates a dispensing list and provides information on the name, location, and appearance of the medicines, realizing a paperless dispensing process. The voice and image prompts are used for real-time error correction and verification.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved a completely paperless work process, which has improved work efficiency and reduced labor costs. It has also standardized the medicine placement and verification process through visual and auditory dual-channel reminders and error correction.

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Abstract

The application relates to the field of hospital pharmacy, and particularly discloses an information-based medicine dispensing system for inpatient pharmacies, which comprises an inpatient order receiving module, an inpatient medicine dispensing module, an information storage module, a manual setting module and an information sending module; the inpatient order receiving module, the information storage module, a voice and voiceprint module, the manual setting module and the information sending module are connected with the inpatient medicine dispensing module; the application realizes full-course paperless work, improves work efficiency, saves work cost, standardizes the medicine dispensing process and improves the work efficiency of the checking step.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of hospital pharmacy, and more specifically, to an information-based medication dispensing system for inpatient pharmacies. Background Technology

[0002] The traditional workflow of a hospital inpatient pharmacy is as follows: The pharmacist compiles the electronic medical orders of the ward on a desktop computer, prints a paper dispensing slip, and puts the medicines one by one into the medicine box according to the information of the medicines indicated on the medicine box. After the dispensing is completed, the paper slip and medicine box are handed to the reviewing pharmacist to check the medicines. After the check is correct, the medicines are distributed to the ward nurses or nursing assistants.

[0003] The current medication dispensing process relies on paper dispensing slips, which suffers from low efficiency, high manpower consumption, and a high error rate. The medication verification step is particularly problematic; a large number of medications are piled up in medication boxes, with scattered and disorganized items making it time-consuming and laborious to find the correct medication during verification. Furthermore, due to the limited size of the paper dispensing slips, the information they provide is limited, often failing to identify errors related to similar medications when verifying them.

[0004] Paper-based medication dispensing slips can only provide information such as drug name, location, brand name, specifications, and quantity. The current medication information in the ward cannot be updated in real time during the dispensing process.

[0005] The current medicine distribution model has the following problems: 1. It requires holding a paper slip throughout the process, which is inconvenient; 2. There is no error correction mechanism during the distribution process; 3. Loose medicines are placed in a messy manner, making verification inconvenient. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned shortcomings by developing an information-based medication dispensing system for inpatient pharmacies.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0008] An information-based medication dispensing system for inpatient pharmacies includes an inpatient medical order receiving module, an inpatient medication dispensing module, an information storage module, a manual setting module, and an information sending module; the inpatient medical order receiving module, information storage module, voiceprint module, manual setting module, and information sending module are respectively connected to the inpatient medication dispensing module.

[0009] Furthermore, the inpatient medication dispensing module includes a voice prompt module, an image prompt module, and a HIS control module. The HIS control module is connected to the voice prompt module and the image prompt module, respectively. The HIS control module is also connected to the inpatient medical order receiving module, the information storage module, the voiceprint module, the manual setting module, and the information sending module, respectively. The voice prompt module and the image prompt module are each connected to the information sending module.

[0010] Furthermore, the manual setting module adds the location information, name information, and appearance image information of pharmacy medicines to the information storage module via the HIS control module; the HIS control module generates a dispensing list based on the received medical orders from the inpatient medical order receiving module; the voice prompt module outputs the location information and name information of the medicines to be dispensed based on the dispensing list generated by the HIS control module, and the image prompt module outputs the appearance image information of the medicines to be dispensed based on the dispensing list generated by the HIS control module; the information sending module stores the output information from the voice prompt module and the image prompt module to the information storage module via the HIS control module.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a voiceprint module, which is connected to the inpatient drug dispensing module and is used to receive voice commands.

[0012] By using information technology, including images and voice prompts, the process of dispensing medicine can be reminded and corrected, thereby improving work efficiency and reducing operating costs.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0014] 1. It enables paperless work throughout the entire process, improving work efficiency and saving operating costs;

[0015] 2. During the medicine placement process, reminders and corrections are provided through voice and images, using both auditory and visual channels.

[0016] 3. Standardize the placement process of distributed medicines and improve the efficiency of the verification steps. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an information-based medication dispensing system for inpatient pharmacies;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a flowchart of a drug dispensing process for an information-based drug dispensing system in an inpatient pharmacy. Example

[0019] like Figure 1 An information-based medication dispensing system for inpatient pharmacies includes an inpatient medical order receiving module, an inpatient medication dispensing module, an information storage module, a voice and voiceprint module, a manual setting module, and an information sending module. The inpatient medication dispensing module includes a voice prompt module, an image prompt module, and a HIS control module. The HIS control module is connected to both the voice prompt module and the image prompt module. The HIS control module includes a processing chip. The HIS control module is connected to the inpatient medical order receiving module, the information storage module, the voice and voiceprint module, and the manual setting module. The voice prompt module and the image prompt module are connected to the information sending module.

[0020] like Figure 2 The specific dispensing process of an information-based dispensing system for inpatient pharmacies is as follows:

[0021] The manual setting module pre-adds basic information such as drug name information, drug location information, and drug appearance image information of each drug stored in the pharmacy to the information storage module through the HIS control module;

[0022] The HIS control module obtains the doctor's prescription information through the inpatient prescription receiving module and generates a prescription dispensing list;

[0023] The pharmacist issues a voice command to the voiceprint module to access the inpatient drug dispensing module and perform operations such as dispensing drugs;

[0024] The voice prompt module outputs voice prompts for the names and locations of the medicines to be placed based on the medicine placement list generated by the HIS control module; at the same time, the image prompt module outputs images of the appearance of the medicines to be placed based on the medicine placement list generated by the HIS control module.

[0025] When a pharmacist is setting out medications, they locate the medications using the voice prompts and the corresponding names. They then use the image prompts to verify and mark the medications. If the medication matches the image of the medication to be set out, it is selected and placed in the medication rack, marked to indicate that it has been placed. If the medication does not match the image, the pharmacist continues searching for the correct medication without marking it.

[0026] The information sending module synchronously stores the information output by the voice prompt module and the image prompt module into the information storage module through the HIS control module; in addition, after the medication is placed, the HIS control module reminds the staff that the medication has been placed and to promptly deliver the medication, and also notifies the ward medical staff that the medication is about to arrive.

[0027] The hardware involved in the above examples is specifically:

[0028] The processing chip is Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 980, which is used for information processing and control of other devices.

[0029] The voice prompt module uses a custom-designed large-amplitude speaker to output voice prompts;

[0030] The image prompt module uses Innolux's P108SFA-AF1 IPS ten-point touch screen for outputting image display and adding drug information.

[0031] The manual setting module uses the Huawei M-Pen lite stylus and the original keyboard of the Huawei Tablet M6 to add basic drug information.

[0032] This invention has many specific applications. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements can be made without departing from the principle of this invention, and these improvements should also be considered within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. An information-based medication dispensing system for inpatient pharmacies, characterized in that, It includes an inpatient medical order receiving module, an inpatient medication dispensing module, an information storage module, a manual setting module, and an information sending module; the inpatient medical order receiving module, the information storage module, the voiceprint module, the manual setting module, and the information sending module are respectively connected to the inpatient medication dispensing module; The inpatient medication dispensing module also includes a voice prompt module, an image prompt module, and a HIS control module. The HIS control module is connected to the voice prompt module and the image prompt module, respectively. The HIS control module is also connected to the inpatient medical order receiving module, the information storage module, the voiceprint module, the manual setting module, and the information sending module, respectively. The voice prompt module and the image prompt module are each connected to the information sending module. The manual setting module adds the location information, name information, and appearance image information of pharmacy medications to the information storage module via the HIS control module. The HIS control module generates a medication dispensing list based on the received medical orders from the inpatient medical order receiving module. The voice prompt module outputs voice prompts indicating the location and name of the medications to be dispensed based on the dispensing list generated by the HIS control module, and the image prompt module outputs images of the medications to be dispensed based on the dispensing list generated by the HIS control module. The information sending module stores the output information from the voice prompt module and the image prompt module in the information storage module via the HIS control module. When the voice prompt module outputs the name of the medicine to be placed and the location of the medicine storage location, and the image prompt module outputs the appearance image of the medicine to be placed, The system uses voice prompts to identify the required medications, including their names and locations. It then verifies and marks the medication against a picture of it. If the selected medication matches the picture, it is placed in the medicine rack and marked to indicate it's in place. If the selected medication doesn't match the picture, the system continues searching for the correct medication without marking it.

2. The inpatient pharmacy information-based dispensing system according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a voiceprint module, which is connected to the inpatient drug dispensing module and is used to receive voice commands.