Intelligent medicine rapid dispensing device and method

The intelligent rapid drug dispensing device solves the problems of operational complexity and drug confusion in the preparation of chemotherapy drugs by automated drug dispensing equipment, and achieves efficient and accurate drug dispensing and preparation, ensuring patient medication safety.

CN118597549BActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25SHANGHAI WEIXIANG INFORMATION TECH LTD CO
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Application Number
CN202411091820.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-09
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2044-08-09

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Technical Problem

Existing automated drug dispensing equipment suffers from operational complexity and drug confusion risks due to the wide variety of chemotherapy drugs involved in the preparation process, which affects patient medication safety and treatment efficacy.

Method used

An intelligent rapid drug dispensing device was designed, including unpacking, diversion, dispensing and dispensing structures. It obtains prescription information by reading components, forms a dispensing package using grasping and loading components, and prepares drugs through the dispensing structure, adapting to the storage needs and mixing operations of different drugs.

Benefits of technology

It improves drug processing efficiency, avoids drug confusion, ensures the accuracy and safety of drug preparation, and reduces the workload of medical staff.

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Abstract

The application provides a kind of intelligent medicine quick split charging device and method, it is related to medical information technology field.The device includes the structure of unpacking for removing the outer packing box of medicine, the structure of shunting for shunting based on the type of medicine, and further includes: the structure of split charging for packing and summarizing the medicine required by each patient into several medicine packages based on the prescription information of each patient and transferring to the medicine dispensing structure;The medicine dispensing structure is used to take out the contents of the medicine in each medicine package, and then perform medicine preparation operation.The application can pack and summarize the medicine required by each patient into several medicine packages based on the prescription information of each patient, and then perform medicine preparation operation separately, which can improve the efficiency of medicine processing and preparation.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of medical technology, and specifically relates to an intelligent drug rapid dispensing device and method. Background Technology

[0002] Accurate preparation of chemotherapy drugs is crucial during chemotherapy treatment, as any error in drug preparation may reduce the effectiveness of treatment or even threaten the patient's life.

[0003] However, traditional manual preparation methods are cumbersome, time-consuming, and prone to errors. This is mainly because there are many types of chemotherapy drugs, the proportions and dosages of which need to be precisely controlled, and strict adherence to aseptic procedures is required during the process. All of these factors limit the accuracy and efficiency of manual drug preparation.

[0004] To address this issue, automated medication dispensing equipment has been introduced into medical institutions. This equipment can quickly and efficiently complete the medication preparation process, significantly saving time for medical staff. What previously required three people can now be handled by just one person "overseeing" the robot. The implementation of automated medication dispensing equipment frees medical personnel from the heavy workload of medication preparation, allowing them to focus more on their work in the wards.

[0005] Intelligent automated dispensing equipment offers a significantly better dispensing environment than traditional manual methods for preparing chemotherapy drugs. It also boasts faster dispensing speeds and improvements in waste disposal error rates, residual drug levels, and overall dispensing error rates. However, despite the significant progress made by automated equipment in improving the efficiency and accuracy of medication dispensing, there is still room for improvement in the efficiency of current automated equipment.

[0006] Current automated drug dispensing equipment has a number of problems in the process of preparing chemotherapy drugs. One of the problems is that medical staff need to manually put the medication required for each patient into the equipment, which can be very time-consuming, especially when there are many types of drugs and a large number of patients. This tedious manual operation not only increases the complexity of the work, but also places an additional burden on medical staff.

[0007] In busy situations, medical staff may sometimes put medications directly into the device without confirming the medication due to time constraints or negligence. This increases the risk of medication confusion and may lead to medication mix-ups between different patients, thereby affecting patient medication safety and treatment outcomes.

[0008] In conclusion, how to provide an intelligent rapid drug dispensing device is a technical problem that urgently needs to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0009] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an intelligent rapid drug dispensing device and method. Based on the prescription information of each patient, the required drugs of each patient can be packaged into several dispensing packets and then the drug preparation operations can be performed separately, which can improve the efficiency of drug processing and preparation.

[0010] This invention provides an intelligent rapid drug dispensing device for drug mixing, comprising an unpacking structure for removing the outer packaging of the drugs, a diversion structure for diverting drugs based on drug type, and characterized in that it further comprises: The dispensing structure is used to package and consolidate the medications needed by each patient into several dispensing kits based on each patient's prescription information and transfer them to the dispensing structure. The dispensing structure is used to remove the contents of each dispensing packet and then perform the dispensing operation.

[0011] Furthermore, the packaging structure includes a reading component, a grasping component, and a loading component; The reading component is used to obtain the prescription information of each patient and send the prescription information to the capture component; The grasping component is used to grasp the drugs after they have been diverted by the diversion structure based on the prescription information, and place them in the loading component to form a dispensing package.

[0012] Furthermore, the loading assembly includes a package with a storage space, and the package is provided with a first storage bracket, a second storage bracket and a third storage bracket; The first storage holder is configured to hold ampoules; The second storage rack is configured to hold vials; The third storage rack is configured to store infusion bags.

[0013] Furthermore, the dispensing structure includes a dispensing chamber with a storage space, and a piston part that can move left and right is provided in the dispensing chamber, so that the dispensing chamber can draw in or discharge liquid through the piston part; The dispensing chamber is selectively connected to the vial dispensing module, the ampoule dispensing module, and the infusion bag compartment, respectively.

[0014] Furthermore, it also includes a shaking component installed on the infusion bag chamber, capable of shaking the infusion bag, and / or a temperature regulating component installed on the infusion bag chamber; It also includes a label manufacturing structure, wherein the label printing structure includes at least a printing component; The label printing structure also includes a label affixing component; the printing component receives the drug information sent by the aforementioned medical record reading structure and prints the drug information into a label; The labeling component is used to transfer and fix the label printed by the printing component onto the infusion bag.

[0015] Furthermore, the ampoule dispensing module includes a processing chamber, in which the ampoule is placed at an angle; the processing chamber is connected to the aforementioned dispensing chamber via a conduit with a built-in gate. The processing chamber is equipped with a sleeve for wrapping the ampoule. The end of the sleeve away from the neck of the ampoule is designed to open and close, and the end of the sleeve facing the neck of the ampoule is equipped with a filter screen. The processing chamber is equipped with a torsion structure for clamping and twisting the neck of the ampoule, thereby damaging the neck of the ampoule.

[0016] This invention provides a method for using the intelligent rapid drug dispensing device as described in any one of the above-mentioned methods, comprising the following steps: S1 Remove the outer packaging box of the medicine; S2 sorts the medicines inside the outer packaging box according to the type of medicine; Based on each patient's medication list, S3 retrieves the medications needed by each patient from the temporary storage point and packages them into several medication kits. S4 removes the contents of each medicine pack and then performs the medicine preparation operation.

[0017] S4 then removes the contents of the medicine and places the ampoule into the bag of the processing chamber, with the neck of the ampoule facing down. The bottleneck of the ampoule is destroyed by twisting the structure; The outflowing medicine is filtered through the filter screen on the bag.

[0018] Furthermore, the S4 drug preparation operation includes: connecting only the dispensing chamber to the solvent chamber containing the solvent, and driving the piston to allow the solvent to enter the dispensing chamber; disconnecting the dispensing chamber from the solvent chamber, and connecting the dispensing chamber to the vial dispensing module, driving the piston to allow the solvent in the dispensing chamber to first enter the vial dispensing module, and then the solvent containing the drug is drawn into the dispensing chamber; repeating this process several times until the drug dissolves in the solvent to form a mixed solution; After the mixed solution is drawn into the dispensing chamber, disconnect the dispensing chamber from the vial dispensing module, and connect only the dispensing chamber to the solvent chamber to introduce the mixed solution into the solvent chamber. It connects only the ampoule dispensing module and the dispensing chamber, drawing the liquid medicine from the ampoule into the dispensing chamber; It connects only the solvent chamber and the dispensing chamber, allowing the drug solution in the dispensing chamber to be introduced into the solvent chamber.

[0019] The present invention provides a system for implementing the method as described in any one of the above-described methods, comprising: Unpacking module: Removes the outer packaging box of the medicine; Diversion module: Diverts medicines from their outer packaging boxes based on their type; Dispensing module: Based on each patient's medication list, retrieve the medications needed by each patient from the temporary storage point and pack them into several medication kits; Medication preparation module: After removing the contents of each medication package, the medication preparation operation is performed.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, this invention, as an example, has the following advantages and positive effects compared with the prior art: Through components such as unpacking structure, diversion structure, dispensing structure and drug preparation structure, the system enables rapid dispensing and preparation of medicines, allowing it to process medicines efficiently and accurately.

[0021] The reading component retrieves patient prescription information and verifies patient identity, preventing subsequent incorrect dispensing or administration of medications. The grabbing component, based on the medication dispensing list generated by the reading component, grabs the required medications for each patient, creating several medication packs corresponding to each patient's prescription information. This eliminates the need for personnel to sequentially add medications to different patients, improving medication processing efficiency.

[0022] The loading assembly is designed with different storage requirements for different medicines in mind, and different storage racks are set up to store ampoules, vials and infusion bags to ensure that medicines are stored safely and do not collide with each other.

[0023] The dispensing structure includes a dispensing chamber that draws in or discharges liquid through a piston section and can be selectively connected to different dispensing modules to enable the mixing and preparation of drugs with different packaging types, thereby improving drug preparation efficiency.

[0024] The ampoule dispensing module uses a bagging operation, which breaks the neck of the ampoule by twisting the structure, automating the dispensing process while ensuring that no foreign matter is removed from the medicine. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the loading component provided by the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the drug preparation structure provided by the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ampoule dispensing module provided by the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the label manufacturing structure provided by the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5 The flowchart illustrates the steps of the rapid drug dispensing method provided by this invention.

[0030] Intelligent drug rapid dispensing device 100, tubing 110, gate A 111, gate B 112, gate C 113, detachable connection assembly 114; Loading component 200, package 210, first storage bracket 220, second storage bracket 230, third storage bracket 240; The dispensing structure is 300, the dispensing chamber is 310, and the piston part is 320; 400 vials dispensing module; Ampoule dispensing module 500, processing chamber 510, bag 520, torsion structure 530, clamping part 531, base 532; Infusion bag compartment 600, printing component 610, printing outlet 611, labeling component 620, telescopic component 630; 10 vials, 20 ampoules, 30 infusion bags. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions disclosed in this invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0032] Techniques and methods known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, such techniques and methods should be considered part of the specification. In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values ​​should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

[0033] This invention provides an intelligent rapid drug dispensing device.

[0034] This includes a disassembly structure for removing the outer packaging of medicines.

[0035] Typically, a robotic arm can be used for unpacking. This robotic arm can be equipped with a camera to accurately locate and identify the outer packaging of the medicine through visual recognition. Once the robotic arm has located the outer packaging, a gripping or cutting device is used to open it.

[0036] After being unpacked, the medicines are transferred to a sorting structure, which includes identification components for identifying the medicines.

[0037] Identification methods include, but are not limited to, visual recognition, RFID, QR codes, and barcodes, for identifying the name and packaging type of medicines.

[0038] Based on the identification results, the diversion structure diverts the drugs to several different processing channels.

[0039] This waiting area can be considered a temporary storage point for medicines.

[0040] Different processing channels correspond to different drug names, packaging types, and drug dosages.

[0041] Traffic diversion can also be performed using a robotic arm.

[0042] Following the direction of drug flow, the packaging structure is located behind the distribution structure.

[0043] The sub-packaging structure includes a reading component, a fetching component, and a loading component.

[0044] The reading component is used to obtain prescription information for each patient.

[0045] The drug list can be obtained through the following steps: By connecting to the hospital's medical order system or electronic medical record system, the reading component can obtain the patient's prescription information and extract key drug information such as drug name and dosage from the prescription information.

[0046] Based on the obtained prescription information, the reading component generates a medication repackaging list for the patient, including detailed information such as the name, dosage, and quantity of the medications to be repackaged.

[0047] Furthermore, the reading component verifies the patient's identity and prescription information to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the medication list. This step can prevent subsequent mis-packaging or incorrect medication administration.

[0048] Once the drug list is generated, the reading component transmits the relevant information to the crawling component.

[0049] The grabbing component then grabs the corresponding medications from the processing channel and places them into the loading component to form a medication kit. After this, the grabbing component processes the next patient's prescription information to form the medication kit for the next patient, and so on.

[0050] A robotic arm can be used for the gripping component.

[0051] Alternatively, in another embodiment, the processing channel is an inclined ramp, with an openable door at the end of the ramp. The loading assembly is located below the processing channel and can move between different processing channels.

[0052] When a certain drug needs to be picked up, the loading component moves to the processing channel containing the drug, the door opens, the drug in the ramp slides down the ramp and falls into the loading component below, and after the required number of drugs are released, the door closes, and the loading component moves to the next processing channel below.

[0053] Each patient's medication kit contains all the medications required for a single infusion. Specifically, it may contain at least one infusion bag 30, several ampoules 20, and several vials 10.

[0054] As a typical implementation, the loading assembly 200 includes a package 210 with a storage space, such as... Figure 1 As shown.

[0055] The package 210 is provided with a first storage bracket 220, a second storage bracket 230 and a third storage bracket 240.

[0056] By way of example and not limitation, the first storage bracket 220 is configured to store ampoules 20; the second storage bracket 230 is configured to store vials 10; and the third storage bracket 240 is configured to store infusion bags 30.

[0057] The first storage rack 220 can adopt a grid structure, a clamping design, or a rack design with dividing slots, each slot can accommodate one ampoule 20, ensuring that each ampoule 20 can be stored independently and will not collide with each other.

[0058] The design of the second storage rack 230 can be similar to that of the first storage rack 220.

[0059] The third storage rack 240 may be equipped with hooks to hang the infusion bag 30.

[0060] After processing multiple prescription information, multiple medication packs can be generated. With multiple grabbing components and medication packs set up, it is possible to simultaneously dispense medications for multiple patients, which helps to improve medication processing efficiency.

[0061] After the medication pack is transferred to the medication preparation structure 300, the infusion bag 30, ampoule 20 and vial 10 inside the medication pack are taken out by the robotic arm and placed into the processing chamber 510, ampoule dispensing module 500 and vial dispensing module 400 included in the medication preparation structure 300, respectively.

[0062] like Figure 2 As shown, the drug dispensing structure 300 includes a dispensing chamber 310 with a storage space. The dispensing chamber 310 is provided with a piston part 320 that can move left and right. The piston part 320 enables the dispensing chamber 310 to draw in or discharge liquid.

[0063] The dispensing chamber 310 is selectively connected to the vial dispensing module 400, the ampoule dispensing module 500, and the infusion bag compartment 600, respectively. This can be achieved by setting a conduit 110, a corresponding conduit 110 interface, and a controllable gate set inside the conduit 110.

[0064] Furthermore, the ampoule dispensing module 500 includes a processing chamber 510.

[0065] After the ampoule 20 is transferred to the processing chamber 510, it undergoes a bagging operation 520, that is, it is directly placed into the bag 520 provided inside the processing chamber 510. Figure 4 As shown.

[0066] As a typical implementation, the bag 520 has an upper end and a lower end.

[0067] The upper end of the bag 520 can be opened and closed, and from the opened upper end, the ampoule 20 is placed into the bag 520 with its neck facing down.

[0068] Then, the top is sealed, and the ampoule 20 is wrapped inside the bag 520.

[0069] The bag 520 is a flexible structure with deformability and extensibility. The processing chamber 510 is provided with a torsion structure 530, which is used to clamp and twist the neck of the ampoule 20, thereby breaking the neck of the ampoule 20.

[0070] As a typical implementation method, such as Figure 3 As shown, the torsion structure 530 includes a clamping part 531 and a base 532 hinged to the clamping part 531. The base 532 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the processing chamber 510.

[0071] The clamping part 531 is configured to adapt to the shape of the neck of the ampoule 20. The clamping part 531 clamps the connection between the neck of the ampoule 20 and the body of the ampoule 20 through the sleeve 520. Then, the clamping part 531 is driven to rotate relative to the base 532 by providing rotational power through a motor or pneumatic device, thereby applying a torsional force to the neck and breaking the neck.

[0072] In another embodiment, the clamping structure consists of two movable jaws, the ends of which are serrated or have a concave-convex shape to improve the gripping force.

[0073] The grippers grasp the neck from both sides while rotating in one direction to increase the torsional force.

[0074] In another embodiment, the torsion structure 530 includes a rotating cutting blade, which is equivalent to replacing the blunt clamping part 531 with a cutting blade with a sharp part. This blade can apply torsional force at the connection between the neck of the ampoule 20 and the bottle body and cut through the sharp part, thereby more effectively destroying the neck and making the cut surface smoother, reducing the probability of debris generation.

[0075] Furthermore, the torsion structure 530 also includes a heating element that heats a specific area of ​​the neck of the ampoule 20, causing it to soften or crack locally, making it more susceptible to damage.

[0076] The ampoule 20 is placed at an angle inside the processing chamber 510. For example, an angled support can be provided to hold the ampoule 20 wrapped in the sleeve 520, or the processing chamber 510 itself can be set to be angled.

[0077] After the neck is damaged, the liquid inside the ampoule 20 flows out naturally under the action of gravity and flows to the lower end of the bag 520.

[0078] Because of the sleeve 520, the liquid inside the ampoule 20 is confined within the sleeve 520.

[0079] After the neck is damaged, the clamping part 531 remains clamped to prevent the neck from falling down with the liquid.

[0080] A filter screen is provided at the lower end of the bag 520, that is, at the end of the bag 520 facing the neck of the ampoule 20.

[0081] After the liquid passes through the filter screen to remove foreign objects such as glass shards that may be generated when the neck breaks, it can enter the conduit 110 that connects the ampoule dispensing module 500 and the dispensing chamber 310.

[0082] The bag 520 is provided with an interface corresponding to the tubing 110, which can be detachably connected to the tubing 110. The bag 520 is designed to be replaceable. After the liquid in the ampoule 20 is drained, the clamping part 531 releases the neck, and then the bag 520 is replaced. The replacement of the bag 520 can be achieved by setting up an automated mechanical device such as a robotic arm.

[0083] After the robotic arm separates the bag 520 from the conduit 110, it transfers the bag 520 together with the broken ampoule 20 inside to the waste bin for subsequent unified processing.

[0084] Then, the new bag 520 is connected to the catheter 110, and the upper end is opened to receive the next ampoule 20, and so on.

[0085] The vial dispensing module 400 can repeatedly aspirate from the vial 10. As a typical implementation, it includes at least a needle (not shown in the figure) that can be inserted into the vial 10. One end of the needle is connected to a catheter 110, and the other end of the catheter 110 is connected to the dispensing chamber 310.

[0086] The infusion bag compartment 600 can hold and fix the infusion bag 30, and the liquid can flow between the infusion bag compartment 600 and the dispensing chamber 310.

[0087] Optionally, it also includes a label making structure, which includes at least a printing component 610. The printing component 610 receives the prescription information sent by the aforementioned reading structure and prints the content of the prescription information into a label.

[0088] The printing component 610 uses a laser printing component 610 to directly mark information on the surface of the infusion bag 30 without the need for additional label materials.

[0089] In another embodiment, the label making structure further includes a labeling component 620; the labeling component 620 is used to transfer and fix the label printed by the printing component 610 onto the infusion bag 30.

[0090] As an example rather than a limitation, both the printing component 610 and the labeling component 620 are located within the infusion bag compartment 600.

[0091] The label printed by the printing component 610 is then affixed to the infusion bag 30 by the robotic arm. After the medication preparation process is completed, the infusion bag 30 output by the intelligent rapid medication dispensing device 100 will contain information about all the medications contained within it, facilitating verification by medical staff.

[0092] In another implementation, such as Figure 4 As shown, the printing component 610 and the labeling component 620 are integrated into one piece. The printing component 610 is located on the inner wall of the infusion bag compartment 600 and faces the side of the infusion bag 30. The labeling component 620 is telescopically mounted on the side of the printing component 610 facing the infusion bag 30. When it extends forward, it can reach the side of the infusion bag 30, and when it retracts backward, it can return to its original position.

[0093] By way of example and not limitation, the labeling assembly 620 includes a plate that can move back and forth, and the plate is provided with a printing outlet 611. In practice, the plate first moves forward until it approaches but does not completely adhere to the side of the infusion bag 30, and then the label printing process is initiated. The printed label has an adhesive side on the outward side and no adhesive side on the inward side. When the label leaves the printing outlet 611, the plate moves forward again to adhere to the side of the infusion bag 30, thereby affixing the label to the infusion bag 30.

[0094] Optionally, it also includes an agitation component disposed on the solvent tank, capable of agitating the solvent tank, and / or a temperature control component disposed on the solvent tank.

[0095] Heating and shaking help to further dissolve and mix the medication in the infusion bag 30 in the solvent chamber completely.

[0096] This invention provides a method for using the intelligent rapid drug dispensing device 100 as described in any of the above-described embodiments, such as... Figure 5 As shown, it includes the following steps: S1 Remove the outer packaging box of the medicine.

[0097] S2 sorts the medicines inside the outer packaging box according to the type of medicine.

[0098] Based on each patient's medication list, S3 retrieves the medications needed by each patient from the temporary storage point and packages them into several medication kits.

[0099] Specifically, Patient A's prescription information involves 3 vials (10), 2 ampoules (20), and 2 infusion bags (30); Patient B's prescription information involves 1 vial (10), 2 ampoules (20), and 1 infusion bag (30); and so on, up to Patient N's prescription information which involves X vials (10), Y ampoules (20), and Z infusion bags (30).

[0100] The medication pack continuously output to the medication dispensing structure 300 in S3 includes medication pack A corresponding to the prescription information of patient A, which includes 3 vials 10, 2 ampoules 20, and 2 infusion bags 30. Medication pack B, corresponding to patient B's prescription information, includes 1 vial (10), 2 ampoules (20), and 1 infusion bag (30). Similarly, the medication pack N corresponding to the prescription information of patient N includes 10 vials of X, 20 ampoules of Y, and 30 infusion bags of Z.

[0101] The dispensing structure 300 receives multiple dispensing packages.

[0102] S4 removes the contents of each medicine pack and then performs the medicine preparation operation.

[0103] Removing the contents of the medicine, including removing the medicine from the ampoule 20, mainly includes the following steps: Place the ampoule 20 neck-down into the sleeve 520. Then, seal the sleeve 520 so that the ampoule 20 is completely enclosed within it.

[0104] The torsion structure 530 clamps and twists the neck of the ampoule 20, thereby breaking the neck of the ampoule 20.

[0105] The outflowing liquid medicine is filtered through the filter screen on the bag 520.

[0106] If the bag 520 is replaceable, the first step is to connect the bag 520 to the conduit 110 that connects to the dispensing chamber 310. Then, after the medicine passes through the filter, disconnect the bag 520 from the dispensing chamber 310, remove the used bag 520, connect the new bag 520 to the dispensing chamber 310, and so on.

[0107] The S4 drug preparation operation includes connecting only the dispensing chamber 310 with the solvent chamber containing the solvent. For example, in the figure, only gate A is opened, while gates B and C are closed; the piston is pulled outward so that the solvent in the solvent chamber is drawn into the dispensing chamber 310.

[0108] After the dispensing chamber 310 is filled with solvent, the connection between the dispensing chamber 310 and the solvent tank is disconnected, and the dispensing chamber 310 is connected to the vial dispensing module 400. The vial dispensing module 400 is inserted into the vial 10. At this time, gates A and B are closed, and gate C is opened. The piston is pushed inward, so that the solvent in the dispensing chamber 310 first enters the vial dispensing module 400. Then the piston is pulled outward, so that the solvent containing the medicine is sucked into the dispensing chamber 310.

[0109] Repeat this process several times until the drug dissolves in the solvent, forming a mixed solution.

[0110] After the mixed solution is drawn into the dispensing chamber 310, the connection between the dispensing chamber 310 and the vial dispensing module 400 is disconnected, leaving only the dispensing chamber 310 connected to the solvent chamber. At this time, gates B and C are closed, gate A is opened, and the piston is pushed inward to introduce the mixed solution into the solvent chamber.

[0111] Subsequently, gates A and C are closed, and gate B is opened, connecting only the ampoule dispensing module 500 and the dispensing chamber 310. The piston is pulled outward to draw the liquid medicine in the ampoule 20 into the dispensing chamber 310.

[0112] Finally, close gates B and C, open gate A to connect only the solvent chamber and the dispensing chamber 310, and push the piston inward to introduce the liquid medicine in the dispensing chamber 310 into the solvent chamber.

[0113] Of course, in specific implementation, it is not limited to the above implementation method. The step of introducing the medicine in the ampoule dispensing module 500 into the infusion bag 30 can also be placed before the step of dissolving the medicine in the vial dispensing module 400 and introducing it into the infusion bag 30.

[0114] The present invention also provides a system for implementing the method as described in any one of the above-described methods, comprising: Unpacking module: Removes the outer packaging box of the medicine; Diversion module: Diverts medicines from their outer packaging boxes based on their type; Dispensing module: Based on each patient's medication list, retrieve the medications needed by each patient from the temporary storage point and pack them into several medication kits; Medication preparation module: After removing the contents of each medication package, the medication preparation operation is performed.

[0115] Within the scope of this disclosure, terms such as “comprising” should be interpreted by default as inclusive or open-ended, rather than exclusive or closed, unless expressly defined as such. All technical, scientific, or other terms shall be interpreted as understood by one of those skilled in the art, unless defined as such. Public terms found in dictionaries should not be interpreted in an overly idealistic or impractical manner in the context of the relevant technical documentation, unless expressly defined as such in this disclosure.

[0116] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0117] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A smart pharmaceutical rapid dispensing device, comprising an unpacking structure for removing the outer packaging box of the pharmaceuticals, and a diversion structure for diverting the pharmaceuticals based on their type, characterized in that, It also includes: The dispensing structure is used to package and consolidate the medications needed by each patient into several dispensing kits based on each patient's prescription information and transfer them to the dispensing structure. The dispensing structure is used to remove the contents of each dispensing packet and then perform the dispensing operation. The packaging structure includes a reading component, a grasping component, and a loading component. The reading component is used to obtain the prescription information of each patient and send the prescription information to the capture component. The grasping component is used to grasp the medicines after they have been diverted by the diversion structure based on the prescription information, and place them in the loading component to form a dispensing package; The loading assembly includes a package with a storage space, and the package is provided with a first storage bracket, a second storage bracket, and a third storage bracket. The first storage holder is configured to hold ampoules. The second storage rack is configured to hold vials. The third storage rack is configured to store infusion bags; The drug preparation structure includes, The dispensing chamber has a storage space and is equipped with a piston that can move left and right. The piston allows the dispensing chamber to draw in or discharge liquid. The dispensing chamber is selectively connected to the vial dispensing module, the ampoule dispensing module, and the infusion bag compartment, respectively. It also includes a shaking component installed on the infusion bag compartment, capable of agitating the infusion bag, and / or a temperature regulating component installed on the infusion bag compartment. It also includes a label manufacturing structure, which at least includes a printing component. The label printing structure also includes a label affixing component; the printing component receives the drug information sent by the aforementioned prescription reading component and prints the drug information as a label. The labeling component is used to transfer and fix the label printed by the printing component onto the infusion bag; The ampoule dispensing module includes a processing chamber, in which the ampoules are placed at an angle. The processing chamber is connected to the aforementioned dispensing chamber via a conduit with a built-in gate. The processing chamber is equipped with a sleeve for wrapping the ampoules. The end of the sleeve away from the neck of the ampoule can be opened and closed, and a filter screen is provided at the end of the sleeve facing the neck of the ampoule. The processing chamber is equipped with a torsion structure, which is used to clamp and twist the neck of the ampoule, thereby breaking the neck of the ampoule.

2. A method using the intelligent rapid drug dispensing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The steps include the following: S1, Remove the outer packaging box of the medicine; S2, the medicines inside the outer packaging box are sorted according to the type of medicine; S3, based on each patient's medication list, retrieves the medications needed by each patient from the temporary storage point and packages them into several medication packs; S4. After removing the contents of each medicine pack, proceed with the medicine preparation operation.

3. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that: In step S4, the contents of the medicine are removed, and the ampoule is placed into the bag of the processing chamber with the neck of the ampoule facing down. The bottleneck of the ampoule is destroyed by twisting the structure; The outflowing medicine is filtered through the filter screen on the bag.

4. The method according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drug preparation operation in step S4 includes: connecting only the dispensing chamber and the solvent tank containing the solvent, and driving the piston to allow the solvent to enter the dispensing chamber; disconnecting the dispensing chamber from the solvent tank, and connecting the dispensing chamber to the vial dispensing module, driving the piston to allow the solvent in the dispensing chamber to first enter the vial dispensing module, and then the solvent containing the drug is drawn into the dispensing chamber; repeating this process several times until the drug dissolves in the solvent to form a mixed solution; After the mixed solution is drawn into the dispensing chamber, disconnect the dispensing chamber from the vial dispensing module, and connect only the dispensing chamber to the solvent chamber to introduce the mixed solution into the solvent chamber. It connects only the ampoule dispensing module and the dispensing chamber, drawing the liquid medicine from the ampoule into the dispensing chamber; It connects only the solvent chamber and the dispensing chamber, allowing the drug solution in the dispensing chamber to be introduced into the solvent chamber.

5. A system for implementing the method of the intelligent pharmaceutical rapid dispensing device as described in any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, include: Unpacking module: Removes the outer packaging box of the medicine; Diversion module: Diverts medicines from their outer packaging boxes based on their type; Dispensing module: Based on each patient's medication list, retrieve the medications needed by each patient from the temporary storage point and pack them into several medication kits; Medication preparation module: After removing the contents of each medication package, the medication preparation operation is performed.

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