Medicine inventory management system and medicine inventory management program

Abstract

To provide a medicine inventory management system and a medicine inventory management program which can be used in more various environments.SOLUTION: A medicine inventory management system 1 includes an acquisition processing unit 111 and an output processing unit 112. The acquisition processing unit 111 can acquire delivery data corresponding to order data from a plurality of order placing and receiving systems 6 including the first order placing and receiving system 61 and the second order placing and receiving system 62 for a delivery target including at least a medicine. The output processing unit 112 outputs the acquired delivery data.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical inventory management system and a pharmaceutical inventory management program for managing inventory of delivery items including pharmaceuticals. [Background technology]

[0002] As a related technology, for example, a pharmaceutical inventory management system used in medical facilities such as hospitals or dispensing pharmacies is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1). The pharmaceutical inventory management system is equipped with a storage device that stores current inventory data, etc. The current inventory data is data for storing the current inventory quantity of pharmaceuticals by department. If the current inventory quantity falls below the minimum inventory quantity, the pharmaceutical inventory management system performs an ordering process to order the pharmaceutical from a supplier (purchaser).

[0003] The pharmaceutical inventory management system acquires (imports) data on the amount of pharmaceuticals (drugs) used, which is included in the dispensing data from the dispensing support (control) system, converts the data into the amount of medicine consumed, and subtracts it from the current inventory amount, thereby managing pharmaceutical inventory. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-350841 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In recent years, a number of ordering systems have been proposed for use between the medical facility and the supplier. Since the pharmaceutical inventory management system basically supports only one ordering system, there is a possibility that the pharmaceutical inventory management system cannot be used when the medical institution receives deliveries from a supplier that uses a different ordering system.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide a drug inventory management system and a drug inventory management program that can be used in a wider variety of environments. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A pharmaceutical inventory management system according to one aspect of the present invention includes an import processor and an output processor. The import processor is capable of importing delivery data corresponding to order data for delivery objects including at least pharmaceuticals from a plurality of order systems, including a first order system and a second order system. The output processor outputs the imported delivery data.

[0008] A pharmaceutical inventory management program according to another aspect of the present invention is a pharmaceutical inventory management program for causing one or more processors to execute an import step and an output step. In the import step, delivery data corresponding to order data can be imported from multiple order systems, including a first order system and a second order system, for delivery objects including at least pharmaceuticals. In the output step, the imported delivery data is output. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The present invention provides a drug inventory management system and a drug inventory management program that can be used in a wider variety of environments. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a business support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the basic flow of ordering and placing of delivery items between a medical facility and a supplier using a second ordering system in accordance with a pharmaceutical inventory management system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3]FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a purchase input screen displayed in the pharmaceutical inventory management system according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of delivery data displayed in the pharmaceutical inventory management system according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of delivery data displayed in the pharmaceutical inventory management system according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a selection screen displayed in the drug inventory management system according to the embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure for a drug inventory management process executed by the drug inventory management system according to the embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings to facilitate understanding of the present invention. Note that the following embodiments are examples of specific embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the technical scope of the present invention. Furthermore, the configurations and processing functions described in the following embodiments can be selected and combined as desired.

[0012] [Business Support System 10] As shown in FIG. 1, a business support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a pharmaceutical inventory management system 1, a dispensing support system 2, a client terminal 3, a printer 4, and a host system 5. The pharmaceutical inventory management system 1, the dispensing support system 2, the client terminal 3, and the printer 4 are capable of communicating with each other via a communication network NT1 such as a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), the Internet, or an intranet. A first ordering system 61 and a second ordering system 62 are also connected to the business support system 10 via the communication network NT1. The business support system 10 may include multiple units of at least one of the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1, the dispensing support system 2, the client terminal 3, the printer 4, and the host system 5.

[0013] Users of the business support system 10 are medical professionals (medical staff) such as doctors, medical clerks, medical clerks, nurses, pharmacists, or facility managers at medical institutions such as hospitals or pharmacies. In this embodiment, as an example, the business support system 10 is used in a hospital, and the doctors, pharmacists, and medical clerks at the hospital are users of the business support system 10. Users basically use the business support system 10 through the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1, the dispensing support system 2, or the client terminal 3.

[0014] The business support system 10 has a function of supporting various business operations at the medical institution (hospital in this embodiment). In particular, the dispensing support system 2 supports business operations related to dispensing at the medical institution.

[0015] The pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 also supports the medical institution in its inventory management of delivery targets including at least pharmaceuticals. "Inventory management" here includes ordering and invoicing from the medical institution to suppliers (wholesalers) for the delivery targets, as well as delivery (purchasing) from the suppliers to the medical institution. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the delivery targets are not limited to pharmaceuticals but also include, for example, medical supplies including medical instruments such as syringes, and daily consumables such as cleaning supplies and writing implements.

[0016] In the business support system 10, the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 can display various types of information on the client terminal 3 in response to user operations on the client terminal 3. The client terminal 3 controls the display screen based on display data transmitted from the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1, or controls the display screen by referring to various types of data stored in the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1. The pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 can also accept user operation inputs to the client terminal 3.

[0017] Specifically, in this embodiment, a client-server system is configured by the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 and the client terminal 3, and the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 performs various processes such as display in response to user operations of the client terminal 3. Therefore, in this embodiment, the "display," "operation," "selection," "input," and the like described below are described as being performed using the client terminal 3. Note that similar displays and operations may also be performed by the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1.

[0018] The host system 5 is a medical-related system such as an electronic medical record system or a regimen ordering system. The host system 5 need only be capable of communicating with the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1, the dispensing support system 2, and the like, and need not necessarily be in a "host" relationship with the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1, the dispensing support system 2, and the like. The host system 5 can accept inputs such as prescription data and test data related to the test results of various tests performed on patients. The host system 5 inputs the prescription data and the test data to the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1, the dispensing support system 2, and the like in response to user operations. Alternatively, the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1, the dispensing support system 2, and the like may be configured to actively read the prescription data and the test data from the host system 5. Multiple host systems 5 may be provided, and the multiple host systems 5 may include different types of systems. At least one of the prescription data and the test data may be directly input to the drug inventory management system 1, the dispensing support system 2, etc., by a user's operation on the client terminal 3, etc.

[0019] [Pharmaceutical inventory management system 1] In this embodiment, the drug inventory management system 1 includes a control unit 11, a storage unit 12, a communication I / F (interface) 13, a display unit 14, an operation unit 15, a drive device 16, and the like, as shown in FIG.

[0020] Here, a plurality of ordering systems 6 including the first ordering system 61 and the second ordering system 62 are connected to the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 via the communication network NT1. The ordering system 6 is a system used for placing and receiving orders for the delivery items between the medical institution and the supplier (wholesaler), and is actually an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) system used for exchanging data such as order data and delivery data. The pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 retrieves the delivery data and the like from the ordering system 6 when placing and receiving orders for the delivery items. The first ordering system 61 and the second ordering system 62 are each an example of the ordering system 6.

[0021] The control unit 11 mainly comprises a computer having one or more CPUs (Central Processing Units), one or more RAMs (Random Access Memories), etc. The control unit 11 uses the CPU to execute various processes in accordance with various control programs pre-stored in the storage unit 12, etc.

[0022] The storage unit 12 includes storage areas such as a data area, a program area, and a master area. The storage unit 12 may include a plurality of storage media, and the data area, the program area, and the master area may be distributed across the plurality of storage media.

[0023] Inventory management data relating to inventory management of the medicines is accumulated and stored in the data area. Note that the control unit 11 can also newly register or edit the inventory management data in response to a user operation.

[0024] The program area stores various control programs executed by the control unit 11. The program area also stores application programs such as an operating system (OS) and browser software.

[0025] The master area stores various master information such as a drug master, a patient master, a ward master, a doctor master, and a pharmacist master. For example, the drug master includes information such as drug ID, drug name, drug code, medicine bottle code, classification (dosage form: powder, tablet, liquid, topical medicine, etc.), specific gravity, drug type (ordinary medicine, anticancer drug, poison, narcotic, powerful drug, antipsychotic, therapeutic drug, etc.), compounding variations, excipients, and precautions. Furthermore, the master area also stores master information related to the supplier.

[0026] The various pieces of information stored in the storage unit 12 may be stored in advance in the storage unit 12, may be received from outside the business support system 10 via a telecommunications line, or may be read from a computer-readable recording medium. In other words, the control program, etc. may be provided in a state recorded on a non-transitory recording medium.

[0027] The communication I / F 13 performs data communication with external devices such as the first order receiving and placing system 61, the second order receiving and placing system 62, the dispensing support system 2, the client terminal 3, and the upper system 5 via the communication network NT1.

[0028] The display unit 14 is a device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display that displays various information in accordance with control instructions from the control unit 11. The operation unit 15 is a device operated by a user to input various information into the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1. The control unit 11 accepts a user operation on the operation unit 15 and executes processing according to the content of the user operation.

[0029] The drive device 16 is a device that reads the OS, the browser software, or the like from a computer-readable recording medium 161 on which the OS, the browser software, or the like is non-temporarily recorded. The drive device 16 may be integrated into the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1, or may be externally attached to the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 by being removably connected to the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1. The recording medium 161 may be a CD, DVD, BD, or USB memory, and the drive device 16 may be a CD drive, DVD drive, BD drive, or USB port. In the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1, the control unit 11 reads the control program or the OS, or the like, from the recording medium 161 using the drive device 16 and installs it in the program storage unit of the storage unit 12. The control program may be pre-stored in the storage unit 12, or the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 may receive it from an external device via the communication network NT1.

[0030] The control unit 11 includes an import processing unit 111, an output processing unit 112, and an acquisition processing unit 113. Specifically, the control unit 11 executes various processes in accordance with the control program stored in the storage unit 12, thereby functioning as the import processing unit 111, the output processing unit 112, and the acquisition processing unit 113.

[0031] The import processing unit 111 executes an import process (import process) for importing the delivery data corresponding to order data for the delivery objects including at least pharmaceuticals from the plurality of order receiving and placing systems 6 including the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62. The import processing unit 111 stores the imported delivery data in the data area of ​​the storage unit 12.

[0032] The output processing unit 112 executes an output process (output step) for outputting the imported delivery data. Specifically, the output processing unit 112 reads out the delivery data stored in the storage unit 12, for example, generates a display screen including the delivery data, and displays the display screen on the display unit 14 or the display unit 32 of the client terminal 3, for example, thereby outputting the delivery data.

[0033] However, the form of "output" related to the output process is not limited to display, and may include, for example, printing, audio output, writing to memory (such as the storage unit 12), data output, transmission to other systems (other devices), writing to a database, etc. For example, the output processing unit 112 may output print data including the delivery data to the printer 4, and cause the delivery data to be printed.

[0034] Furthermore, the output processing unit 112 may output the delivery data to the dispensing support system 2. That is, the destination of the output data by the output processing unit 112 may include the dispensing support system 2. In this case, the dispensing support system 2 can update the inventory quantity of the medicine in accordance with the delivery data.

[0035] [Pharmacy Support System 2] The dispensing support system 2 is installed in a medical institution (a hospital in this embodiment) where the operation support system 10 is used, and is used by the user. In this embodiment, the dispensing support system 2 supports dispensing operations based on prescription data issued for each patient. The dispensing support system 2 includes a dispensing device 21, a form issuing unit 22, a packaging device 23, a display unit 24, an operation unit 25, a control unit 26, and a communication I / F 27.

[0036] The dispensing device 21 dispenses the medicines based on the prescription data. The dispensing device 21 has a tablet supply unit, a powdered medicine supply unit, a manual distribution unit, etc. The dispensing device 21 is controlled by the control unit 26, and dispenses medicines from one or more of the tablet supply unit, the powdered medicine supply unit, and the manual distribution unit based on the prescription data.

[0037] The form issuing unit 22 issues a form (such as an injection prescription) for the medicine based on the prescription data. The form issuing unit 22 issues the form for the medicine for each patient. A user (pharmacist) picks up the stored medicine in accordance with the form that contains at least information about the medicine.

[0038] The packaging device 23 performs a packaging operation in which the medicines dispensed by the dispensing device 21 are packaged in packaging paper in units of packets based on the time of administration, etc. The packaging device 23 is controlled by the control unit 26 and performs the packaging operation based on the prescription data. The packaging operation is performed once by the dispensing support system 2 based on one piece of prescription data, and one or more types of medicines indicated in the prescription data are dispensed in the packaging operation.

[0039] In this embodiment, the prescription data includes information about a patient and information about the drug prescribed to the patient, such as the type, dosage, and usage of the drug. The prescription data is data corresponding to one packaging operation in the dispensing support system 2. In another embodiment, the prescription data may be data for dispensing input to the dispensing support system 2 based on the contents of a prescription corresponding to one patient.

[0040] The display unit 24 is a device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display that displays various information in accordance with control instructions from the control unit 26. For example, the display unit 24 executes various processes in accordance with browser software, and displays various information based on the display data received from the control unit 26.

[0041] The operation unit 25 is a device operated by a user to input various pieces of information to the control unit 26. Specifically, the operation unit 25 includes a keyboard and a pointing device (such as a mouse) that accepts input operations on various operation screens displayed on the display unit 24.

[0042] The control unit 26 has control devices such as a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an EEPROM, and uses the CPU to execute various processes in accordance with various control programs stored in advance in the ROM or EEPROM unit.

[0043] The communication I / F 27 is a communication interface having a network card or the like that performs wireless or wired data communication in accordance with a predetermined communication protocol between external devices such as the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 via the communication network NT1.

[0044] The dispensing support system 2 may further include a barcode reader, etc. The barcode reader reads, for example, a JAN code, an RSS code, or a QR code (registered trademark) as drug identification information that can identify the type of drug.

[0045] [Client terminal 3] The client terminal 3 is a personal computer equipped with a communication I / F 31, a display unit 32, an operation unit 33, etc. The client terminal 3 is an operation terminal that is placed in a medical institution (a hospital in this embodiment) where the business support system 10 is used, and is operated by a user. The client terminal 3 may be a smartphone, a tablet terminal, a wearable terminal, a portable information processing device such as a laptop computer, or the like.

[0046] The communication I / F 31 is a communication interface having a network card or the like that performs wireless or wired data communication in accordance with a predetermined communication protocol between external devices such as the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 via the communication network NT1.

[0047] The display unit 32 is a device such as a liquid crystal display or an organic EL display that displays various information in accordance with control instructions. For example, the display unit 32 executes various processes in accordance with browser software, and displays various information based on display data received from the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1.

[0048] The operation unit 33 is a device operated by a user to input various information into the client terminal 3. Specifically, the operation unit 33 includes a keyboard and a pointing device (such as a mouse) that accepts input operations on various operation screens displayed on the display unit 32.

[0049] The client terminal 3 further includes a control unit, a storage unit, etc. The control unit executes various processes in accordance with the browser software, thereby accepting user operations on the operation unit 33 and inputting the contents of the user operations into the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1.

[0050] [Printer 4] The printer 4 is an image forming device such as a color printer or a monochrome printer that can execute a printing process to record information contained in print data input from the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1, the dispensing support system 2, etc. via the communication network NT1 onto a sheet of paper or the like. In this embodiment, as an example, the printer 4 is located at the reception desk of the medical institution (hospital). The printer 4 prints, for example, a delivery note using the print data that includes delivery data for the delivery object.

[0051] [Ordering system] A plurality of ordering systems 6 are proposed as the ordering system 6 used for placing and receiving orders for the delivery items between the medical facility and the supplier. In this embodiment, it is assumed that there are two ordering systems 6, the first ordering system 61 and the second ordering system 62. As an example in this embodiment, it is assumed that the first ordering system 61 is a system called "MEDICODE" and the second ordering system 62 is a system called "PEDIAS."

[0052] The first ordering system 61 exchanges the order data and the delivery data (electronic data exchange) at least between the medical facility and the supplier. The ordering of the delivery target between the medical facility and the supplier using the first ordering system 61 is basically carried out according to the following flow.

[0053] That is, first, when the medical facility places an order for the delivery object with the supplier, the medical facility's pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 is connected to the first ordering system 61, and the order data including the identification information (product code, product name, etc.) of the delivery object, quantity, etc. is sent from the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 to the supplier via the first ordering system 61. Then, when the supplier delivers the delivery object to the medical facility, the medical facility's pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 is connected to the first ordering system 61, and the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 receives the delivery data including the identification information, quantity, etc. of the delivery object from the supplier via the first ordering system 61.

[0054] The second ordering system 62 also exchanges (electronic data interchange) the order data, delivery data, and billing data between at least the medical facility and the supplier. The ordering and placement of the delivery items between the medical facility and the supplier using the second ordering system 62 is basically carried out according to the following flow.

[0055] That is, first, when the medical facility places an order for the delivery object with the supplier, the medical facility's pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 is connected to the second ordering system 62, and the ordering data, including the identification information (product code, product name, etc.) of the delivery object and the quantity, etc., is sent from the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 to the supplier via the second ordering system 62. Then, when the supplier delivers the delivery object to the medical facility, the medical facility's pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 is connected to the second ordering system 62, and the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 receives the delivery data (shipping data), including the identification information, quantity, etc. of the delivery object, from the supplier via the second ordering system 62.

[0056] Furthermore, when placing and receiving orders for delivery items between the medical facility and the supplier using the second ordering system 62, six types of data can be exchanged: in addition to the ordering data and delivery data, receipt data, return receipt and correction data, billing data, and payment data. These six types of data are exchanged seamlessly for each transaction using the transaction number (order number) as a key. The second ordering system 62 requires the exchange of the delivery data and the receipt data as the minimum data exchange. In other words, a transaction using the second ordering system 62 basically begins with the ordering data. However, if an order is placed by a method other than the ordering data, such as by telephone or facsimile, the transaction using the second ordering system 62 begins with the delivery data.

[0057] Furthermore, sales accounting at the supplier is based on the delivery data created by the supplier, and other data is positioned relative to the delivery data as follows: For example, the receipt data is data used to confirm receipt by the medical institution based on the delivery data. The billing data is positioned as invoice verification data and transaction data for the current month based on the delivery data. The payment data is data used to confirm receipt by the medical institution of the billing data based on the delivery data, and is also payment schedule data. The return receipt and correction data is data provided by the supplier. Some of the return receipt and correction data, the billing data, and the payment data may contain special data related to balances carried over from the previous month, lump-sum discounts (price determination), etc.

[0058] [Pharmaceutical inventory management processing] Hereinafter, the drug inventory management process executed mainly by the control unit 11 in the drug inventory management system 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0059] Figure 2 is a diagram showing the basic flow of ordering and placing of the delivery items between the medical facility and the supplier using the second ordering system 62. In Figure 2, the flow of data is indicated by solid arrows, and the flow of goods such as the delivery items is indicated by dashed arrows. In Figure 2, the box marked "Medical Institution" indicates the processing performed at the medical institution (including processing by the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1), and the box marked "Supplier" indicates the processing performed by the supplier (including processing by the supplier's information processing terminal).

[0060] As shown in FIG. 2, the medical institution's pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 creates the order data D1 and transmits it to the supplier via the second ordering system 62. The supplier accepts the order by receiving the order data D1, creates the delivery data D2 based on the order data D1, and transmits it to the medical institution via the second ordering system 62. Furthermore, the supplier allocates inventory for the delivery items and performs picking work in accordance with the order data D1, and ships the delivery items to the medical institution. The delivery items are shipped after the delivery data D2 is transmitted. At this time, the supplier records sales and accounts receivable based on the delivery data.

[0061] The pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 of the medical institution receives the delivery data D2 from the second ordering system 62. Furthermore, when the delivery object shipped from the supplier arrives at the medical institution, the medical institution inspects the delivery object. Here, the medical institution compares the inspection results of the delivery object with the delivery data D2, and if it is confirmed that the delivery object has been delivered according to the delivery data D2, the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 creates the receipt data D3. The pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 transmits the created receipt data D3 to the supplier via the second ordering system 62. Here, the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 of the medical institution performs purchase and accounts payable accounting based on the transmitted receipt data D3.

[0062] When the supplier receives the receipt data D3, it compares it with the delivery data D2, corrects sales and accounts receivable as necessary, and performs closing processing (for example, at the end of the month). If the supplier receives the receipt data D3 within the deadline (for example, within three days of sending the delivery data D2), it determines that the delivery of the delivery item has been successful. In addition, the supplier creates the invoice data based on the delivery data that has already been sent after the closing processing.

[0063] Here, if the medical institution, during inspection and verification, finds that the quantity in the received delivery data D2 differs from the quantity of the delivery target that was actually delivered (excluding shortages, etc.), the medical institution changes the received quantity in the receipt data D3 sent by the medical institution's pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 to the actually delivered quantity, and transmits the receipt data D3. After that, if the medical institution and the supplier mutually agree on the receipt data D3 with the changed quantity, and it is determined that there is an error in the delivery data D2 created by the supplier, the supplier transmits the returned goods receipt / correction data with the corrected quantity to the medical institution, and changes the quantity in the delivery data D2.

[0064] As explained above, in placing and receiving orders using the second ordering system 62, transmission of the receipt data D3 in response to the delivery data D2 is required, which allows the supplier to improve the efficiency of slip matching operations and further improve operational efficiency by realizing slip-less operations in the future. Furthermore, in placing and receiving orders using the second ordering system 62, if there is a shortage of any of the delivery items included in the order data, the supplier can transmit shortage data to the medical institution. In other words, the shortage data indicating that any of the delivery items is out of stock can be included in the delivery data D2 and transmitted from the supplier to the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 of the medical institution.

[0065] In contrast, the receipt data D3 is not transmitted in response to the delivery data D2 in the order placement and receipt of the delivery target between the medical facility and the supplier using the first order placement and receipt system 61. Furthermore, in the order placement and receipt of the delivery target using the first order placement and receipt system 61, even if there is a shortage of an item in the delivery target included in the order data, the shortage data is not transmitted.

[0066] That is, the first ordering system 61 and the second ordering system 62 differ in at least one of whether or not receipt data needs to be sent in response to the delivery data and whether or not there is stock-out data. As an example in this embodiment, the second ordering system 62 requires the receipt data D3 to be sent in response to the delivery data and has stock-out data, whereas the first ordering system 61 does not require the receipt data D3 to be sent in response to the delivery data and does not have stock-out data. This makes it possible to use an appropriate ordering system 6 that is tailored to the actual circumstances of the ordering between the medical facility and the supplier.

[0067] Incidentally, in recent years, a plurality of ordering systems, such as the first ordering system 61 and the second ordering system 62, have been proposed as the ordering system 6 used for placing and receiving orders between the medical facility and the supplier. If the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 is compatible with only one of the ordering systems 6, for example, there is a possibility that the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 cannot be used when the medical institution receives deliveries from a supplier that has introduced another ordering system 6.

[0068] Therefore, in this embodiment, the configuration described below is adopted to realize the drug inventory management system 1 and drug inventory management program that can be used in a wider variety of environments.

[0069] That is, the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 according to this embodiment includes the import processing unit 111 and the output processing unit 112. The import processing unit 111 is capable of importing the delivery data D2 corresponding to the order data D1 for the delivery object including at least the pharmaceutical from a plurality of the order receiving and placing systems 6, including the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62. The output processing unit 112 outputs the imported delivery data D2. The import processing unit 111 imports the delivery data D2 from the order receiving and placing system 6 by receiving the delivery data D2 from the supplier via the order receiving and placing system 6. As described above, in this embodiment, the output processing unit 112 reads the delivery data D2 stored in, for example, the storage unit 12, generates a display screen including the delivery data D2, and displays the display screen on, for example, the display unit 14 or the display unit 32 of the client terminal 3, thereby outputting the delivery data D2.

[0070] In short, the import processing unit 111 can import the delivery data D2 from a plurality of order receiving and placing systems 6 including the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62, and therefore can support the plurality of order receiving and placing systems 6. For example, if one supplier uses the first order receiving and placing system 61 and another supplier uses the second order receiving and placing system 62, the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 can support transactions with either supplier and can be used in a wider variety of environments.

[0071] In this embodiment, the import processing unit 111 classifies and manages the delivery data D2 for each order placement and receipt system 6. Specifically, the import processing unit 111 classifies the delivery data D2 imported from the order placement and receipt system 6 for each of the order placement and receipt systems 6 from which the data was imported, and stores the data in the data area of ​​the storage unit 12. For example, the import processing unit 111 stores the delivery data D2 received via the first order placement and receipt system 61 in the storage unit 12 in association with the first order placement and receipt system 61, and stores the delivery data D2 received via the second order placement and receipt system 62 in the storage unit 12 in association with the second order placement and receipt system 62. With this configuration, it is possible to extract the delivery data D2 for each of the order placement and receipt systems 6, for example.

[0072] The import processing unit 111 can select either the first order receiving and placing system 61 or the second order receiving and placing system 62, and import the delivery data D2 from the selected order receiving and placing system 6. In other words, in this embodiment, the import processing unit 111 can import the delivery data D2 individually from each of the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62.

[0073] According to this configuration, while being compatible with the plurality of order receiving and placing systems 6, it is possible to distinguish between the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62 and to import the delivery data D2.

[0074] Here, the import processing unit 111 selects either the first order receiving and placing system 61 or the second order receiving and placing system 62 for each supplier. Specifically, if it is predetermined that each supplier will use either the first order receiving and placing system 61 or the second order receiving and placing system 62, the order receiving and placing system 6 used for each supplier is registered in the master area of ​​the storage unit 12, for example. Therefore, by referring to the master area of ​​the storage unit 12, the import processing unit 111 can confirm whether the first order receiving and placing system 61 or the second order receiving and placing system 62 corresponds to the supplier of the order recipient, and select the order receiving and placing system 6.

[0075] According to this configuration, the user can simply specify the supplier without being aware of whether it is the first order-receiving system 61 or the second order-receiving system 62, and the import processing unit 111 can import the delivery data D2 from the appropriate order-receiving system 6.

[0076] Alternatively, the import processing unit 111 may select either the first order receiving and placing system 61 or the second order receiving and placing system 62 for each of the delivery objects. Specifically, if it is predetermined that either the first order receiving and placing system 61 or the second order receiving and placing system 62 will be used for each of the delivery objects, for example, the order receiving and placing system 6 to be used for each of the delivery objects is registered in the master area of ​​the storage unit 12. Therefore, the import processing unit 111 can confirm whether the first order receiving and placing system 61 or the second order receiving and placing system 62 corresponds to the delivery object to be ordered by referring to the master area of ​​the storage unit 12, and can select the order receiving and placing system 6.

[0077] According to this configuration, the user can simply specify the delivery object without being aware of whether it is the first order-receiving system 61 or the second order-receiving system 62, and the import processing unit 111 can import the delivery data D2 from the appropriate order-receiving system 6. For example, if the delivery object is a certain pharmaceutical product, the import processing unit 111 selects the first order-receiving system 61, and if the delivery object is a different pharmaceutical product, the import processing unit 111 selects the second order-receiving system 62 and imports the delivery data D2.

[0078] Furthermore, if the order receiving and sending system 6 corresponding to the supplier and the order receiving and sending system 6 corresponding to the delivery object are different, the import processing unit 111, for example, preferentially selects the order receiving and sending system 6 corresponding to the delivery object. Furthermore, if the order receiving and sending system 6 cannot be determined from either the supplier or the delivery object, the import processing unit 111 may select one of the order receiving and sending systems 6 depending on, for example, the order form, etc.

[0079] More specifically, in this embodiment, the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 can display a purchase input screen G1, such as that shown in Fig. 3, on the display unit 14 or the display unit 32 of the client terminal 3. The purchase input screen G1 includes a list of the order number, product code of the delivery target, product name and packaging volume, purchase quantity, order quantity, serial number, expiration date, order unit price, delivery unit price, etc. Furthermore, the purchase input screen G1 also includes the total purchase amount of the delivery target included in the list.

[0080] Here, when the import delivery information button B1 is operated on the purchase input screen G1, the import processing unit 111 starts importing the delivery data D2 from the order receiving and placing system 6. There is only one import delivery information button B1 on the purchase input screen G1, and when starting to import the delivery data D2, the single import delivery information button B1 is operated regardless of the destination order receiving and placing system 6. Therefore, the user can perform the operation to start importing the delivery data D2 (operation of the import delivery information button B1) without being aware of whether the first order receiving and placing system 61 or the second order receiving and placing system 62 is being imported.

[0081] Then, the import processing unit 111 selects the order receiving and placing system 6 into which the delivery data D2 to be imported exists, from the first order receiving and placing system 61 or the second order receiving and placing system 62. In other words, if the delivery data D2 to be imported exists only in the first order receiving and placing system 61, the import processing unit 111 selects the first order receiving and placing system 61 as the import destination of the delivery data D2. Conversely, if the delivery data D2 to be imported exists only in the second order receiving and placing system 62, the import processing unit 111 selects the second order receiving and placing system 62 as the import destination of the delivery data D2.

[0082] Specifically, when the delivery information import button B1 is operated, the import processing unit 111 accesses both the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62 to check whether or not there is delivery data D2 to be imported. At this time, if the delivery data D2 has been transmitted from the supplier, it is determined that there is delivery data D2 to be imported, and if the delivery data D2 has not been transmitted from the supplier, it is determined that there is no delivery data D2 to be imported.

[0083] When the delivery data D2 to be imported exists only in the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the import processing unit 111 selects the first order receiving and placing system 61, the import processing unit 111 displays the delivery data D2 on the display unit 14 or the display unit 32 of the client terminal 3, for example, in a manner as shown in Fig. 4. The delivery data D2 illustrated in Fig. 4 is the delivery data D2 imported from the first order receiving and placing system 61 and includes, for example, the invoice date, product code, delivery invoice number, product name, package volume, purchase quantity, unit, serial number, and expiration date. Furthermore, the delivery data D2 can be checked or unchecked for each delivery item, and the delivery data D2 can be imported for the delivery items that are checked here.

[0084] On the other hand, if the delivery data D2 to be imported exists only in the second order receiving and placing system 62 and the import processing unit 111 selects the second order receiving and placing system 62, the import processing unit 111 displays the delivery data D2 on the display unit 14 or the display unit 32 of the client terminal 3, for example, in a manner as shown in Figure 5. The delivery data D2 illustrated in Figure 5 is the delivery data D2 imported from the second order receiving and placing system 62 and includes, for example, the supplier name, invoice date, transaction number (order number), shipper invoice number, and purchase amount. Furthermore, the delivery data D2 can be checked or unchecked for each delivery item, and the delivery data D2 can be imported for the delivery items that are checked here.

[0085] The delivery data D2 imported by the import processing unit 111 from the first order receiving and placing system 61 or the second order receiving and placing system 62 is output by the output processing unit 112 by displaying it on the display unit 14 or the display unit 32 of the client terminal 3. Here, the display mode of the delivery data D2 imported from the first order receiving and placing system 61 is the same as that shown in FIG. 4, and the display mode of the delivery data D2 imported from the second order receiving and placing system 62 is the same as that shown in FIG. 5. In this way, the output processing unit 112 can output (display) the delivery data D2 in a display mode that differs for each order receiving and placing system 6.

[0086] In particular, in this embodiment, when an order for delivery is placed between the medical facility and the supplier using the second ordering system 62, a continuous data exchange is performed using the transaction number (the order number) as a key. Furthermore, in the second ordering system 62, even the billing data and the payment data are managed on the ordering system 6. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, the delivery data D2 imported from the second ordering system 62 is output (displayed) in a format that includes the transaction number and the purchase amount. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, the delivery data D2 imported from the first ordering system 61 is output (displayed) in a format that does not include the transaction number and the purchase amount.

[0087] Furthermore, when the delivery data D2 to be imported exists in both the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62, the import processing unit 111 selects at least one of the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62 in accordance with a user operation. Specifically, when the delivery data D2 to be imported exists in both the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62, the import processing unit 111 displays a selection screen G2 for selecting at least one of the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62 on the display unit 14 or the display unit 32 of the client terminal 3, as shown in FIG. 6. The selection screen G2 has check boxes for each of the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62, and is configured to allow each of the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62 to be selected. The selection screen G2 is, for example, displayed as a pop-up on the purchase input screen G1.

[0088] That is, when the delivery information import button B1 is operated and the import processing unit 111 accesses both the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62 and checks whether or not there is delivery data D2 to be imported, if there is delivery data D2 to be imported in both the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62, the selection screen G2 is displayed. Then, the user checks the checkbox of the first order receiving and placing system 61 and / or the second order receiving and placing system 62 on the selection screen G2 and operates the OK button. As a result, the first order receiving and placing system 61 and / or the second order receiving and placing system 62 that are checked on the selection screen G2 are selected in accordance with the user's operation.

[0089] For example, when the OK button is operated with the check box of the first order receiving and placing system 61 checked, the delivery data D2 is displayed in the display mode shown in Fig. 4. On the other hand, when the OK button is operated with the check box of the second order receiving and placing system 62 checked, the delivery data D2 is displayed in the display mode shown in Fig. 5. As a result, when the delivery data D2 to be imported into both the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62 exists, the user can select the first order receiving and placing system 61 and / or the second order receiving and placing system 62 as the import destination.

[0090] Furthermore, whether to display (hide) the selection screen G2 when the delivery data D2 to be imported exists in both the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62 can be switched by settings. If the selection screen G2 is set to be hidden and the delivery data D2 to be imported exists in both the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62, the processing proceeds assuming that both the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62 have been selected as import destinations. In other words, even if the selection screen G2 is not displayed, the same processing is performed as if both the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62 had been selected on the selection screen G2 by user operation.

[0091] Here, the delivery data D2 imported from the second order receiving and placing system 62 is displayed in the display format shown in FIG. 5, thereby improving the efficiency of the confirmation process. That is, for the delivery data D2 imported from the second order receiving and placing system 62, the transaction number (the order number) assigned by the supplier and the purchase amount totaled for each transaction number are displayed. This allows the user to compare the amount listed on the delivery note for each transaction number with the purchase amount, and determine that all delivery data D2 for the transaction number with a matching amount have been delivered successfully. In this way, when a transaction is made using the second order receiving and placing system 62, the delivery data D2 is always positive. Therefore, by comparing the total amount for each transaction number with the delivery note, the time required to confirm the delivery data D2 can be reduced and confirmation and import omissions can be prevented.

[0092] Furthermore, the import processing unit 111 can import the delivery data D2 in bulk from both the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62. For example, when both the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62 are selected as import destinations on the selection screen G2, the import processing unit 111 imports the delivery data D2 in bulk from both the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62. In the present disclosure, "bulk" import means importing the delivery data D2 from both the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62 in bulk with a single user operation, and includes not only simultaneously importing the delivery data D2 from the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62, but also sequentially importing the delivery data D2 from both the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62.

[0093] According to this configuration, it is easy to import the delivery data D2 from both the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62. The import processing unit 111 may be able to switch, by setting, whether to import the delivery data D2 from both the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62 at once, or to import the delivery data D2 from either the first order-receiving system 61 or the second order-receiving system 62 individually.

[0094] Furthermore, the acquisition processing unit 113 acquires data from the dispensing support system 2. That is, for example, the acquisition processing unit 113 of the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 can acquire data on the consumption quantity (dispensing amount, etc.) of the pharmaceutical from the dispensing support system 2. By acquiring such data, the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 can automatically update the inventory quantity, etc. based on the delivery data D2. Specifically, the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 performs pharmaceutical inventory management by converting the data into the consumption quantity of the pharmaceutical and subtracting it from the current inventory quantity.

[0095] According to this configuration, the drug inventory management system 1 can more efficiently manage the drug inventory by cooperating with the dispensing support system 2. Furthermore, the drug inventory management system 1 may output data, for example, regarding the purchase quantity of the drug, to the dispensing support system 2.

[0096] FIG. 7 shows an example of the procedure for the drug inventory management process.

[0097] <Step S1> 7, the import processing unit 111 of the control unit 11 determines whether a user operation has been performed to start importing the delivery data D2. If the delivery information import button B1 is operated on the purchase input screen G1, the import processing unit 111 determines that importing has started (S1: Yes), and moves the process to step S2. If the delivery information import button B1 is not operated on the purchase input screen G1 (S1: No), the import processing unit 111 repeatedly executes step S1.

[0098] <Step S2> In step S2, the import processing unit 111 determines whether the delivery data D2 to be imported exists in both the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62. At this time, if the delivery data D2 to be imported exists in both the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62 (S2: Yes), the import processing unit 111 shifts the processing to step S3. If the delivery data D2 to be imported does not exist in at least one of the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62 (S2: No), the import processing unit 111 shifts the processing to step S5.

[0099] <Step S3> In step S3, the import processing unit 111 displays the selection screen G2 on the display unit 14, the display unit 32 of the client terminal 3, or the like. On the selection screen G2, the first order-placing and receiving system 61 and / or the second order-placing and receiving system 62 is selected in accordance with a user operation.

[0100] <Step S4> In the next step S4, the import processing unit 111 imports the delivery data D2 from the order receiving and placing system 6 selected in step S3. The import processing unit 111 stores the delivery data D2 received from the first order receiving and placing system 61 and / or the second order receiving and placing system 62 in the data area of ​​the storage unit 12. For example, if both the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62 are selected in step S3, the import processing unit 111 first imports the delivery data D2 from the first order receiving and placing system 61 (similar to step S6), and then imports the delivery data D2 from the second order receiving and placing system 62 (similar to step S7). In this way, the import processing unit 111 continuously imports the delivery data D2 from the first order receiving and placing system 61 and the second order receiving and placing system 62 and stores the delivery data D2 in the data area of ​​the storage unit 12.

[0101] <Step S5> In step S5, the import processing unit 111 determines whether or not the delivery data D2 to be imported exists in the first order receiving and placing system 61. At this time, if the delivery data D2 to be imported exists in the first order receiving and placing system 61 (S5: Yes), the import processing unit 111 shifts the process to step S6. If the delivery data D2 to be imported does not exist in the first order receiving and placing system 61 (S5: No), the import processing unit 111 shifts the process to step S7.

[0102] <Step S6> In step S6, the import processing unit 111 imports the delivery data D2 from the first order receiving and placing system 61. The import processing unit 111 stores the delivery data D2 received from the first order receiving and placing system 61 in the data area of ​​the storage unit 12.

[0103] <Step S7> In step S7, the import processing unit 111 imports the delivery data D2 from the second order receiving and placing system 62. The import processing unit 111 stores the delivery data D2 received from the second order receiving and placing system 62 in the data area of ​​the storage unit 12.

[0104] <Step S8> In step S8, the output processing unit 112 of the control unit 11 reads out the delivery data D2 stored in the memory unit 12, generates a display screen including the delivery data D2, and outputs the delivery data D2 by displaying the display screen, for example, on the display unit 14 or the display unit 32 of the client terminal 3.

[0105] It should be noted that the above flowchart is merely an example, and processes may be added or omitted as appropriate, and the order of processes may be changed as appropriate.

[0106] For example, when the selection screen G2 is set to be hidden and the delivery data D2 to be imported exists in both the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62 (S2: Yes), the import processing unit 111 skips step S3 and moves the process to step S4. In this case, since both the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62 are selected as import destinations as an internal process, in step S4 the import processing unit 111 imports the delivery data D2 consecutively from the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62, just as in the case where both the first order-receiving system 61 and the second order-receiving system 62 are selected in step S3.

[0107] [Variations] The multiple components included in the business support system 10 may be distributed across multiple housings. Conversely, the multiple components (such as the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 and the client terminal 3) that are distributed across multiple housings in the above embodiment may be integrated into one housing.

[0108] Furthermore, the import processing unit 111 may separately "receive" the delivery data D2 from the order receiving system 6 and "import" the delivery data D2 to the memory unit 12. The "receive" of the delivery data D2 is performed when the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 is in an "online state" in which it can connect to the order receiving system 6 via the communication network NT1. The "import" of the delivery data D2 is not limited to the online state, and can also be performed when the pharmaceutical inventory management system 1 is in an "offline state" in which it cannot connect to the order receiving system 6 via the communication network NT1. For example, the "receive" and "import" of the delivery data D2 may be performed separately in one of the first order receiving system 61 and the second order receiving system 62, and simultaneously in the other. The elements may be integrated into one housing.

[0109] [Appendix to the invention] The following is a summary of the invention extracted from the above-described embodiment. Note that the configurations and processing functions described in the following supplementary notes can be selected and combined as desired.

[0110] <Appendix 1> an import processing unit capable of importing delivery data corresponding to order data from a plurality of order receiving and placing systems including a first order receiving and placing system and a second order receiving and placing system for delivery objects including at least pharmaceuticals; an output processing unit that outputs the imported delivery data, Pharmaceutical inventory management system.

[0111] <Appendix 2> The import processing unit classifies and manages the delivery data for each of the order placement and receipt systems. A pharmaceutical inventory management system as described in Appendix 1.

[0112] <Appendix 3> The first order placement and receipt system and the second order placement and receipt system differ in at least one of whether or not receipt data needs to be transmitted in response to the delivery data and whether or not there is stock-out data. 1. A pharmaceutical inventory management system as described in Appendix 1 or 2.

[0113] <Appendix 4> The import processing unit is capable of selecting either the first order-receiving system or the second order-receiving system and importing the delivery data from the selected order-receiving system. A pharmaceutical inventory management system according to any one of appendices 1 to 3.

[0114] <Appendix 5> the import processing unit selects either the first ordering system or the second ordering system for each supplier; A pharmaceutical inventory management system as described in Appendix 4.

[0115] <Appendix 6> the import processing unit selects either the first order receiving and placing system or the second order receiving and placing system for each of the delivery objects. A pharmaceutical inventory management system as described in Appendix 4.

[0116] <Appendix 7> the import processing unit selects the order receiving and placing system into which the delivery data to be imported exists from the first order receiving and placing system and the second order receiving and placing system; A pharmaceutical inventory management system according to any one of appendices 4 to 6.

[0117] <Appendix 8> When the delivery data to be imported into both the first order receiving and placing system and the second order receiving and placing system exists, the import processing unit selects at least one of the first order receiving and placing system and the second order receiving and placing system in accordance with a user operation. A pharmaceutical inventory management system as described in Appendix 7.

[0118] <Appendix 9> The import processing unit is capable of importing the delivery data from both the first order-receiving system and the second order-receiving system at once. A pharmaceutical inventory management system according to any one of appendices 1 to 8.

[0119] <Appendix 10> further comprising an acquisition processing unit that acquires data from the dispensing support system; A pharmaceutical inventory management system according to any one of appendices 1 to 9.

Claims

1. an import processing unit capable of importing delivery data corresponding to order data from a plurality of order receiving and placing systems including a first order receiving and placing system and a second order receiving and placing system for delivery objects including at least pharmaceuticals; an output processing unit that outputs the imported delivery data, Pharmaceutical inventory management system.

2. The import processing unit classifies and manages the delivery data for each of the order placement and receipt systems. The pharmaceutical inventory management system according to claim 1 .

3. The first order placement and receipt system and the second order placement and receipt system differ in at least one of whether or not receipt data needs to be transmitted in response to the delivery data and whether or not stock-out data exists. The pharmaceutical inventory management system according to claim 1 or 2.

4. the import processing unit is capable of selecting either the first order-receiving system or the second order-receiving system and importing the delivery data from the selected order-receiving system; The pharmaceutical inventory management system according to claim 1 or 2.

5. the import processing unit selects either the first ordering system or the second ordering system for each supplier; The pharmaceutical inventory management system according to claim 4 .

6. the import processing unit selects either the first ordering system or the second ordering system for each of the delivery targets. The pharmaceutical inventory management system according to claim 4 .

7. the import processing unit selects the order receiving and placing system into which the delivery data to be imported exists from the first order receiving and placing system and the second order receiving and placing system; The pharmaceutical inventory management system according to claim 4 .

8. the import processing unit, when the delivery data to be imported into both the first order-receiving system and the second order-receiving system exists, selects at least one of the first order-receiving system and the second order-receiving system in accordance with a user operation. The pharmaceutical inventory management system according to claim 7 .

9. the import processing unit is capable of importing the delivery data from both the first order-receiving system and the second order-receiving system in a batch. The pharmaceutical inventory management system according to claim 1 or 2.

10. further comprising an acquisition processing unit that acquires data from the dispensing support system; The pharmaceutical inventory management system according to claim 1 or 2.

11. an import step capable of importing delivery data corresponding to order data from a plurality of order receiving and placing systems including the first order receiving and placing system and the second order receiving and placing system for delivery objects including at least pharmaceuticals; an output step of outputting the imported delivery data; A pharmaceutical inventory management program for causing one or more processors to execute the above.

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