Locker device

Abstract

To provide a locker device capable of receiving a prescription drug in a state where the patient compliance instruction is surely received.SOLUTION: Disclosed is locker device 1 which includes a plurality of locker boxes 32 capable of being locked and in which a prescription drug is housed in the locker box 32. This device includes a control part 32 which acquires an unlocking permission signal indicating that the patient compliance instruction for the prescription drug is received from a pharmacist and unlocks the locker box 32 using the unlocking permission signal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a locker device that can be used to receive prescribed medication. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, it has become common for a patient to send a prescription written by a doctor to a pharmacy or the like in advance and pick up the medicine at a specified time.

[0003] Patent Document 1 also describes that a doctor at the hospital 3 makes a diagnosis and writes a prescription for the necessary medication, which is then sent as electronic data to a pharmacy server 6 at the pharmacy 5 along with the patient's identification number. The pharmacy 5 then prepares the medication according to the prescription and places it in the medication vending machine 9 nearest to the patient's home 1, and the patient then goes to the medication vending machine 9 to pick up the medication after the specified date and time. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2002-251476 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Pharmacists are required to provide medication instructions to patients by face-to-face contact, etc. However, the method described in Patent Document 1 may lead to the patient receiving medicine without receiving medication instructions.

[0006] In the case of Patent Document 1, if the patient goes to a pharmacy to receive medication instructions, there is no benefit to using a drug vending machine. Also, if medication instructions are given using a videophone or the like, the drug vending machine cannot determine whether medication instructions have been completed or not, so if the patient puts the medicine into the drug vending machine before receiving medication instructions, the patient can receive the medicine without receiving medication instructions. On the other hand, if the patient puts the medicine into the drug vending machine after medication instructions have been given, time is lost and the patient may not be able to receive the medicine promptly.

[0007] In view of the above-mentioned problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a locker device that allows a patient to receive prescribed medicines after having received proper medication instructions. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The invention made to solve the above problem is a locker device having a plurality of lockable locker boxes, in which prescription drugs are stored, comprising: a first acquisition unit that acquires first unlocking information, which is information indicating that a pharmacist has given medication instructions regarding the prescription drugs; Acquiring the first unlocking information is one of the conditions for unlocking the locker box. and an unlock control unit.

[0009] The device may also be characterized in that it is provided with a second acquisition unit that acquires second unlocking information indicating that the person is a recipient of the prescription drug, and the unlocking control unit unlocks the locker box using the first unlocking information and the second unlocking information.

[0010] The locker device may also be characterized in that it comprises a first acquisition unit that acquires first unlocking information, which is information indicating that a pharmacist has provided instructions on how to take the prescribed drug, and a second acquisition unit that acquires second unlocking information indicating that the recipient of the prescribed drug is a person who has received instructions from a pharmacist about how to take the prescribed drug, and an unlocking control unit that unlocks the locker box using the first unlocking information and the second unlocking information if the prescription is not for split dispensing, unlocks the locker box using the second unlocking information if the prescription is for split dispensing and a predetermined condition is satisfied, and unlocks the locker box using the first unlocking information and the second unlocking information if the prescription is for split dispensing and the predetermined condition is not satisfied.

[0011] The device may also be characterized in that it is provided with a storage unit that stores the receipt history of the prescription, and the unlocking control unit unlocks the locker box using the second unlocking information based on the history if the prescription is for split dispensing, is a first or subsequent dispensing, and is within a predetermined number of dispensings or period.

[0012] The device can also be characterized by comprising an operation unit that accepts an unlocking operation for the locker box, and a notification unit that notifies the user that the medication instructions have not been completed when the unlocking operation is performed from the operation unit when the first acquisition unit has not acquired the first unlocking information.

[0013] The device further includes a communication unit capable of communicating with an external device by video and audio, 、 When the notification that the medication instruction has not been completed is given, the medication instruction can be given via the communication unit.

[0014] Further, a locker device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, a patient terminal device for transmitting information regarding a desire to receive a prescribed drug from said locker box, and a patient terminal device for transmitting information regarding a desire to receive a prescribed drug from said locker box, the first unlocking and unlocking being performed after completion of said medication instruction when said patient desires to receive the prescribed drug from said locker box based on the information regarding the desire to receive the prescribed drug from said locker box. information The locker system may be characterized by comprising: a pharmacy system that outputs the Effect of the Invention

[0015] As described above, the present invention unlocks the locker box based on the first unlocking information, which is information indicating that a patient has received medication instructions from a pharmacist about a prescribed drug. Therefore, the patient can receive the prescribed drug after having received medication instructions without fail. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of a system having a locker device according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a functional configuration diagram of the locker device shown in FIG. [Diagram 3] 2 is a sequence diagram from locker reservation to drug receipt in the system shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram from locker reservation to drug receipt in the system shown in FIG. 1 (when a video call is made from a patient terminal device). [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a sequence diagram from locker reservation to receipt of medicine in the system shown in FIG. 1 (when receiving medication instructions at a locker device). [Figure 6] 2 is a flowchart of the operation of the locker device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 7] 2 is a flowchart of the operation of the pharmacy terminal device shown in FIG. 1. [Figure 8] 10 is a flowchart of the operation of a locker device according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 9]FIG. 11 is a sequence diagram from when a user requests locker pickup to when the user picks up medicine in the system according to the third embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 10] 10 is a flowchart of the operation of the pharmacy system shown in FIG. 9. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a sequence diagram from when a user requests locker pickup to when the user picks up medicine in the system according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 12] 12 is a flowchart of the operation of the pharmacy system shown in FIG. 11. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] (First embodiment) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS A first embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram of a system having a locker device according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] The system shown in Fig. 1 includes a locker device 1, a locker management system 50, a pharmacy system 60, a patient terminal device 70, and a pharmacy terminal device 80. The locker device 1 of this embodiment is used to receive prescription drugs dispensed based on a prescription transmitted in advance by a user such as a patient. Therefore, only prescription drugs (including package inserts such as drug instructions) are stored in the locker device 1.

[0019] The locker device 1 and the locker management system 50 are capable of communicating with each other, for example, via a communication line. The locker management system 50 and the pharmacy system 60 are also capable of communicating with each other, for example, via the Internet. The pharmacy system 60 and the patient terminal device 70 are also capable of communicating with each other, for example, via a mobile phone network, the Internet, etc. The pharmacy system 60 and the pharmacy terminal device 80 are also capable of communicating with each other, for example, via a mobile phone network, the Internet, etc.

[0020] The locker device 1 is installed, for example, inside or outside a dispensing pharmacy, or in facilities around the store (such as stations and hospitals). As shown in Fig. 2, the locker device 1 comprises a centralized control device 2 and a locker unit 3. The centralized control device 2 comprises an operation display unit 21, a code reader 22, an IC card reader / writer 23, a printer 24, a banknote processing unit 25, a coin processing unit 26, a speaker / microphone 27, a control unit 28, a communication interface 29, and a camera 2A.

[0021] The operation display unit 21 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) that displays information to the user and a touch panel. The operation display unit 21 also displays the other party (pharmacist) during a videophone call, which will be described later.

[0022] The code reader 22 reads codes such as one-dimensional barcodes and two-dimensional barcodes such as QR codes (registered trademark). In the following description, the code read by the code reader 22 will be described as a QR code (registered trademark), but will be abbreviated to simply "code" in some cases. In addition, in this embodiment, the code reader 22 will be described as being provided in the locker device 1, but a terminal device such as a smartphone may function as a code reader and be able to transmit read information to the locker management system 50 via the locker device 1 or directly.

[0023] The IC card reader / writer 23 reads and writes data from and to an IC card in a non-contact manner using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology. In this embodiment, the IC card is used for payment of the price when receiving a prescription drug.

[0024] The printer 24 prints and issues receipts and the like that include information on the processing details corresponding to each operation and information identifying the locker box 32 used. The banknote processing unit 25 processes banknotes inserted through a banknote insertion unit (not shown) and refunds the coins through a refund port (not shown) in response. The coin processing unit 26 processes coins inserted through a coin insertion unit (not shown) and refunds the coins through a refund port (not shown) in response.

[0025] The speaker / microphone 27 has a speaker and a microphone. The speaker / microphone 27 outputs, for example, voice guidance from the speaker portion. The speaker portion also outputs the voice of the other party (pharmacist) during a videophone call described later. The microphone portion acquires the voice of the user (patient) during a videophone call described later.

[0026] The control unit 28 is communicatively connected to each of the components of the operation and display unit 21, the code reader 22, the IC card reader / writer 23, the printer 24, the banknote processing unit 25, the coin processing unit 26, the speaker / microphone 27, the communication interface 29, and the camera 2A, and is a unit that includes a processor such as a central processing unit (CPU) that controls the entire locker device 1, and a storage device such as a memory.

[0027] The control unit 28 also has a database and the like for managing the usage status of the locker boxes 32. The control unit 28 updates the management information of this database and the like as necessary, or outputs it to the locker management system 50. This management information may also be updated based on instructions from the locker management system 50. In other words, the control unit 28 functions as a management unit that manages the usage status of each of the multiple locker boxes. The usage status refers to reservations and locker availability, and may be managed taking into account future usage predictions and reservation status.

[0028] The communication interface 29 is an interface (I / F) device for communicating with the locker management system 50.

[0029] Camera 2A is provided near operation display unit 21 of locker device 1. Camera 2A can capture an image of at least the range including the face of a user who performs operations such as locking and unlocking locker device 1. Camera 2A captures an image of the user (patient) during a videophone call, which will be described later.

[0030] The locker section 3 includes a plurality of locker boxes 32. The locker section 3 is also provided with a buzzer 31. The buzzer 31 emits a warning sound or the like based on instructions from the control section 28 when a locker box 32 belonging to that locker section 3 is in a predetermined state and a predetermined operation is performed. Note that the buzzer 31 is not limited to being provided for each locker section 3, but may be provided for each locker box 32.

[0031] As is well known, the locker box 32 has a door that can be opened and closed. The door is provided with a handle and the like. The locker box 32 also has a lock unit 33 as shown in Fig. 2. The lock unit 33 is a mechanism for locking and unlocking the door, and includes an electric lock 34, a door opening / closing switch 35, and a push button switch 36.

[0032] The electric lock 34 is a mechanism that regulates the opening and closing of the door, and locks or unlocks the door based on the states of the door opening / closing switch 35 and the push button switch 36, or in response to instructions from the centralized control device 2 (control unit 28).

[0033] The door opening / closing switch 35 is a switch (SW) that determines whether the door is open or closed, and can be configured, for example, by a microswitch provided in the electric lock 34. When the door opening / closing switch 35 is turned ON / OFF, information indicating that it has been turned ON / OFF is output to the control unit 28.

[0034] The push button switch 36 is a button-type switch (SW) that is pressed when temporarily locking the door in a closed state, and when pressed, a signal is output to notify the control unit 28 that it has been pressed.

[0035] The locker management system 50 is a system that manages the reservation status, usage status, etc. of the locker devices 1, and is installed in a management company or the like that manages the locker devices 1. The locker management system 50 is usually communicably connected to multiple locker devices 1 and manages those locker devices 1. The locker management system 50 also has a database or the like for managing the usage status, reservation status, etc. of the connected locker devices 1, and is updated sequentially based on information from the locker devices 1.

[0036] Pharmacy system 60 is a system that provides predetermined services to registered members who wish to use functions such as receiving medicines when using locker device 1, and to pharmacies that dispense medicines based on prescriptions, and is installed in the facilities of a predetermined business operator. Note that pharmacy system 60 and locker management system 50 may be installed in the same facility. They may also be built on the same device (server).

[0037] The patient terminal device 70 is a terminal for accessing services operated in the pharmacy system 60, and is a terminal carried by a member (patient), such as a smartphone.

[0038] Pharmacy terminal device 80 is installed in a pharmacy and is composed of, for example, a personal computer, etc. Pharmacy terminal device 80 functions as a terminal device when a pharmacist gives medication instructions to a patient via videophone, as will be described later.

[0039] Next, the operation of the system having the above-mentioned configuration will be described with reference to Fig. 3 to Fig. 7. Fig. 3 is a sequence diagram from locker reservation to drug receipt among the patient terminal device 70, the pharmacy system 60, and the locker management system 50 (locker device 1).

[0040] First, the user launches an app installed in the patient terminal device 70, for example, and performs an operation to request receipt of the prescribed medicine at a locker, and inputs the prescription information, the desired pick-up location (the location of the locker device 1), the desired pick-up date and time, etc. Then, the input prescription information, the desired pick-up location, the desired pick-up date and time, etc., as well as the user's member ID are transmitted to the pharmacy system 60 (T101).

[0041] The pharmacy system 60 receives the desired pickup location, desired pickup date and time, member ID, etc. sent from the patient terminal device 70, and makes a request to the locker management system 50 to reserve a locker and starts dispensing based on the prescription information (T102). The locker reservation request includes the ID of the desired locker, its size, start date and time of use, end date and time of use, and a member code corresponding to the member ID, etc.

[0042] When the locker management system 50 receives a locker reservation request from the pharmacy system 60, it registers the reservation request in a database or the like that it manages, and locks an empty locker box 32 in the specified locker device 1 to secure the reserved space (T103).

[0043] Then, the locker device 1 generates a pharmacy PIN and communicates (transmits) it to the pharmacy system 60 via the locker management system 50 (T104). This pharmacy PIN is used when storing the prescription drug that has been dispensed in the locker box 32, as described below.

[0044] When the dispensing is completed, the pharmacist at the pharmacy (pharmacy system 60) delivers (ships) the prescribed medicine to the designated locker device 1 (T105). Then, the pharmacist performs delivery work such as storing the prescribed medicine in the designated locker device 1 (T106). The pharmacy PIN number transmitted in T104 is used during this delivery work.

[0045] When the delivery operation is completed, the locker device 1 transmits a storage completion notification to the pharmacy system 60 via the locker management system 50 (T107). Furthermore, the locker device 1 generates a patient's PIN number and communicates (transmits) it to the pharmacy system 60 via the locker management system 50 (T108). This patient's PIN number is used when the patient (user) receives the prescribed medicine, as described below, and corresponds to the second unlocking information indicating that the patient is the recipient of the prescribed medicine. Then, this patient's PIN number is transmitted to the patient terminal device 70 via the pharmacy system 60.

[0046] The patient's PIN does not have to be a character string such as a number string, and may be a code such as a QR code (registered trademark). Alternatively, the patient's PIN may be an IC card such as a patient appointment card. In the case of an IC card, there is no need to generate a PIN in the locker device 1, and information stored in the IC card is transmitted to the locker device 1 based on the member information held by the pharmacy system 60, and this information is compared with the information on the IC card held by the patient that is read by the IC card reader / writer 23. In short, the second unlocking information may be any information that indicates the recipient of the prescribed medicine.

[0047] When the delivery of the prescribed medicine is completed as described above and the patient's PIN code is transmitted, the pharmacist makes a videophone call from the pharmacy system 60 to the patient terminal device 70 to provide medication instructions (T109). In this step, the pharmacist makes a videophone call from the pharmacy terminal device 80 to the patient terminal device 70. At this time, the telephone number and other information of the patient terminal device 70 is obtained from the member information registered in the pharmacy system 60. When the call is made from the pharmacy terminal device 80, it becomes possible to make a videophone call to the patient terminal device 70 via the pharmacy system 60. It is also possible to make a call by directly connecting the pharmacy terminal device 80 and the patient terminal device 70 without going through the pharmacy system 60.

[0048] Then, when the pharmacist completes the medication instruction, an unlocking permission signal is transmitted from the pharmacy system 60 to the locker device 1 (T110). The unlocking permission signal is a signal (information) indicating that medication instruction has been received from the pharmacist, and corresponds to the first unlocking information. In this step, when the medication instruction is completed and the video call is ended, a button or the like for confirming whether the medication instruction has been completed is displayed on the display screen or the like of the pharmacy terminal device 80. Then, when the pharmacist clicks on the button or the like, an unlocking permission signal is transmitted from the pharmacy terminal device 80 via the pharmacy system 60, and the unlocking permission signal is transmitted from the pharmacy system 60 to the locker device 1 via the locker management system 50. Note that this button or the like is merely an example, and is not particularly limited as long as it is a means for the pharmacist to input the completion of medication instruction to the system.

[0049] A patient (patient terminal device 70) who wishes to receive a prescribed drug goes to the locker device 1 and inputs the received patient's PIN number (T111). When the patient's PIN number is input, the locker device 1 unlocks the designated locker box (BOX) 32 if it has already received an unlock permission signal corresponding to the PIN number (designated locker box 32) (T112). The patient can then receive the prescribed drug.

[0050] Figures 4 and 5 are modified examples of Figure 3. Figure 4 is a sequence diagram when a videophone call is made from the patient terminal device 70.

[0051] In Fig. 4, T101 to T106 are the same as in Fig. 3. Following T106, when the locker device 1 has completed storing the prescribed medicine, it generates a notification that preparation for receipt has been completed and a PIN number for the patient and transmits these to the pharmacy system 60 via the locker management system 50 (T207). Then, the notification that preparation for receipt has been completed and the PIN number for the patient are also transmitted to the patient terminal device 70 via the pharmacy system 60.

[0052] Once the delivery of the prescribed medicine is completed as described above and the patient's PIN code is transmitted, a video call is made from the patient terminal device 70 to the pharmacy system 60 and the pharmacist provides medication instructions (T208). In this step, the patient makes a video call from the patient terminal device 70 to the pharmacy terminal device 80 via the pharmacy system 60. At this time, the phone number etc. of the pharmacy terminal device 80 (pharmacy system 60) may be set in advance in the app or may be included in the receipt preparation completion notification. Once the call is made from the patient terminal device 70, it becomes possible to make a video call to the pharmacy terminal device 80 via the pharmacy system 60.

[0053] Then, when the pharmacist completes the medication instruction, an unlock permission signal is transmitted from pharmacy system 60 to locker device 1 (T209). In this step, similar to T110, when the medication instruction is completed and the video call is ended, a button or the like indicating that the medication instruction has been completed is displayed on the display screen or the like of pharmacy terminal device 80. When the pharmacist clicks on the button or the like, an unlock permission signal is transmitted from pharmacy terminal device 80 via pharmacy system 60, and the unlock permission signal is transmitted from pharmacy system 60 to locker device 1 via locker management system 50.

[0054] A patient (patient terminal device 70) who wishes to receive the prescribed medicine goes to the locker device 1 and inputs the received patient's PIN number (T210). When the patient's PIN number is input, the locker device 1 unlocks the designated locker box (BOX) 32 if it has already received an unlock permission signal corresponding to the PIN number (designated locker box 32) (T211). The patient can then receive the prescribed medicine.

[0055] FIG. 5 is a sequence diagram for receiving medication instruction at the locker device 1. As shown in FIG.

[0056] In Fig. 5, T101 to T106 are the same as in Fig. 3. Following T106, when the locker device 1 completes storing the prescribed medicine, it generates a patient's personal identification number and transmits it to the pharmacy system 60 via the locker management system 50 (T308). The patient's personal identification number is also transmitted to the patient terminal device 70 via the pharmacy system 60.

[0057] The patient (patient terminal device 70) who receives the prescribed medicine goes to the locker device 1 and inputs the patient's PIN number received when receiving the prescribed medicine (T309). In this case, since the unlocking permission signal has not been received, the locker device 1 notifies the patient to receive medication instructions from a pharmacist, and uses the operation display unit 21, speaker / microphone 27, and camera 2A to make a video call to the pharmacy system 60, and the pharmacist provides medication instructions (T310).

[0058] Then, when the pharmacist completes the medication instruction, an unlock permission signal is transmitted from pharmacy system 60 to locker device 1 (T311). In this step, similar to T110, when the medication instruction is completed and the video call is ended, a button or the like indicating that the medication instruction has been completed is displayed on the display screen or the like of pharmacy terminal device 80. Then, when the pharmacist clicks on the button or the like, an unlock permission signal is transmitted from pharmacy terminal device 80 via pharmacy system 60, and the unlock permission signal is transmitted from pharmacy system 60 to locker device 1 via locker management system 50.

[0059] When the locker device 1 receives the unlock permission signal, since the patient's PIN number has already been input, it unlocks the specified locker box (BOX) 32 (T312). Then, the patient can receive the prescribed medicine.

[0060] Next, the operations of the locker device 1 and the pharmacy terminal device 80 when the above-mentioned sequence is executed will be described with reference to the flowcharts of Figures 6 and 7. Figure 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the locker device 1.

[0061] First, the patient (user) operates the operation display unit 21 of the locker device 1 to select the locker box 32 (reserved locker) specified when requesting locker pickup (S101).

[0062] Next, the patient is prompted to input a PIN (a PIN for the patient) and authenticated by the control unit 28 (S102). If the authentication fails (S102; no), the control unit 28 notifies an error via the operation display unit 21, the speaker / microphone 27, etc. (S103), and ends the flowchart.

[0063] On the other hand, if the authentication is successful (S102; yes), the control unit 28 judges whether or not an unlocking permission signal corresponding to the PIN has been received (S104). If an unlocking permission signal has been received (S104; yes), the control unit 28 unlocks the lock unit 33 of the corresponding locker box 32 (S105). If an unlocking permission signal has not been received (S104; no), the control unit 28 notifies the operation display unit 21, etc. that medication instructions have not been given (step S106). That is, when an unlocking operation is performed from the operation unit when the first acquisition unit has not acquired the first unlocking information, a notification is given that medication instructions have not been completed.

[0064] That is, in this embodiment, the locker box 32 is unlocked when the unlock permission signal has been received and authentication using the patient's PIN has been successful. That is, the locker box 32 is unlocked using the first unlocking information and the second unlocking information.

[0065] Next, the control unit 28 allows the patient to select whether to receive medication instruction later or on the spot (S107). In this embodiment, the above two medication instruction methods are displayed on the operation display unit 21 to allow the patient to select. If the patient selects to receive medication instruction later (S107; Later), the control unit 28 causes the operation display unit 21 to display information such as the pharmacy's telephone number and location (S108), ends the flow chart, and does not unlock the locker box 32.

[0066] On the other hand, if the patient selects to receive medication instructions on the spot, control unit 28 causes communication I / F 29 to make a video call to pharmacy system 60 via locker management system 50 in order to make a video call using operation display unit 21, speaker / microphone 27, and camera 2A. Then, pharmacy system 60 connects to pharmacy terminal device 80 and starts a call with the pharmacist (S109). That is, operation display unit 21, speaker / microphone 27, and camera 2A function as a call unit capable of communicating with the outside world by video and audio, and when the notification unit notifies that medication instructions have not been completed, medication instructions can be given via the call unit.

[0067] Next, the control unit 28 determines whether the call has ended normally (S110). Normal end refers to cases where the medication instruction has been completed, and does not refer to cases where the call has ended in the middle of the medication instruction. This determination may be made, for example, when an operation to end the call is performed from the pharmacy terminal device 80. In other words, when the medication instruction is completed, the pharmacist can determine that the medication instruction has been completed by performing an operation to end the call on the pharmacist's side.

[0068] If the call is normally completed (S110; yes), the control unit 28 judges whether or not an unlocking permission signal corresponding to the call (prescription) has been received (S111). If an unlocking permission signal has been received (S111; yes), the lock unit 33 of the corresponding locker box 32 is unlocked (S105). On the other hand, if an unlocking permission signal has not been received (S111; no), the flow chart ends and the locker box 32 is not unlocked.

[0069] On the other hand, if the call does not end normally in S110 (S110; no), the operation display unit 21 or the like notifies the user to try again later (S112), and the flow chart ends, and the locker box 32 is not unlocked.

[0070] Next, the operation of pharmacy terminal device 80 will be described with reference to the flowchart in Fig. 7. First, it is determined whether there is a videophone connection request from patient terminal device 70 or locker device 1 (S201), and if there is no connection request (S201; no), it waits until there is a connection request.

[0071] If there is a videophone connection request (S201; yes), medication instructions are given via the videophone call, and it is determined whether to grant permission to unlock the door (S202). As described above, permission to unlock the door is given by the pharmacist operating the pharmacy terminal device 80. If permission to unlock the door is not given (S202; no), the flow chart ends and no unlocking permission signal is sent. Permission to unlock the door is not given, for example, when the call ends before the medication instructions are completed, as described above.

[0072] On the other hand, if unlocking is permitted (S202; yes), an unlocking permission signal is transmitted (S203) and the flowchart ends.

[0073] According to this embodiment, the locker device 1 includes a plurality of lockable locker boxes 32 in which prescription drugs are stored, and includes a control unit 28 that acquires an unlock permission signal, which is information indicating that a pharmacist has given instructions on how to take the prescribed drug, and uses at least the unlock permission signal to unlock the locker box 32. In this manner, even if the pharmacist receives the prescription and immediately dispatches the prescribed drug, the locker box 32 will not be unlocked unless instructions on how to take the drug are received, so the prescribed drug can be received after having been reliably instructed on how to take the drug.

[0074] In addition, the locker device 1 acquires a patient's personal identification number, which indicates that the person is a recipient of the prescribed medicine, and the control unit 28 unlocks the locker box 32 when it acquires the patient's personal identification number in addition to the unlocking permission signal. This reduces the possibility that a third party will receive the prescribed medicine.

[0075] In addition, if an unlocking operation is performed without receiving an unlocking permission signal on the operation display unit 21, a notification is issued that the medication instruction has not been completed. In this way, if the user performs the pickup operation at the locker device 1 without receiving medication instruction, the user can be prompted to receive medication instruction.

[0076] In addition, the locker device 1 is capable of videophone communication with the outside world using video and audio via the operation display unit 21, speaker / microphone 27, and camera 2A, and when a notification is given that medication instructions have not been completed, medication instructions can be provided via videophone. This makes it possible to receive medication instructions on the spot even if the patient performs the receiving operation at the locker device 1 without receiving medication instructions, improving convenience.

[0077] Second embodiment Next, a locker device 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Fig. 8. Note that the same parts as those in the first embodiment described above are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0078] In this embodiment, the system configuration and the configuration of the locker device 1 are the same as those in Figs. 1 and 2, but the operation of the locker device 1 is different. The locker device 1 of this embodiment is compatible with split dispensing. Split dispensing refers to dispensing medicines for long-term administration by dividing the administration period indicated on the prescription. In this case, for example, in T101 in Fig. 3, etc., the same prescription information as before is sent for the second or subsequent prescriptions. Then, the pharmacy system 60 can recognize that split dispensing has occurred by receiving the same prescription information. Of course, split dispensing may be identified by analyzing the contents of the prescription information.

[0079] The operation of the locker device 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the flow chart of Fig. 8. First, S301 to S303 in Fig. 8 are similar to S101 to S103 in Fig. 6.

[0080] When S303 is yes, the control unit 28 increments the dispensing count n (+1). The initial value of this dispensing count n is "0", which is set for each prescription. Therefore, when the same prescription information is transmitted at T101, the dispensing count is accumulated from the previous count.

[0081] Next, the control unit 28 evaluates the dispensing count n for a specific prescription. When the condition 1 < n < a predetermined number is satisfied (S305; yes), the corresponding locker box 32 is unlocked without an unlock permission signal (S307). The predetermined number is a natural number of 3 or more, which is a value preset by the pharmacy side, and can be, for example, the number of divisions of a divided dispensing or a number adjusted according to the timing of following up on medication even if it is a divided dispensing period. For example, when the predetermined number is set to "3", medication follow-up and medication guidance will be received at the third dispensing after the first time. In this case, since the above conditions are satisfied at the second dispensing for the prescription, the prescription drug can be received without receiving medication guidance. That is, when the prescription is a divided dispensing and satisfies the predetermined conditions, the locker box 32 is unlocked using the second unlocking information, and when the prescription is a divided dispensing and does not satisfy the predetermined conditions, the locker box 32 is unlocked using the first unlocking information and the second unlocking information.

[0082] Here, the first time means the first time in one prescription. Therefore, even for the same prescription drug, if it is by a different prescription, the dispensing count is not accumulated. This dispensing count n functions as a storage unit that stores the receipt history of prescriptions. Also, the predetermined number can be set for each prescription or for each patient.

[0083] Note that even for a divided dispensing, medication guidance is required for the first time, and medication guidance can be made unnecessary for the second time and later. Therefore, in the locker device 1 of this embodiment, a determination as to whether it is a substantially divided dispensing is made based on the numerical value of the dispensing count n set for each prescription at the time of evaluation of S305. Also, information on whether it is a divided dispensing grasped by the pharmacy system 60 may be acquired.

[0084] On the other hand, when the condition of 1 < n < the predetermined number is not satisfied (S305; no), the control unit 28 determines whether or not a unlocking permission signal corresponding to the password has been received (S306). When the unlocking permission signal has been received (S306; yes), the control unit 28 unlocks the corresponding locker box 32 (S307). The cases of executing S305; no, S306, and S307 are the cases of receiving prescription drugs under medication guidance as in the first embodiment. That is, when the prescription is not dispensed in portions, the locker box 32 is unlocked using the first unlocking information and the second unlocking information.

[0085] Also, in the above description, the predetermined number is set as a natural number of 3 or more. However, by setting a numerical value such as "1" or "2", it is also possible to receive medication guidance every time even in the case of dispensing in portions. That is, it may be set so as not to satisfy the predetermined condition every time. That is, even in the case of dispensing in portions, it may be set to give medication guidance at the time of each dispensing when the pharmacist determines it is necessary. In this embodiment, in the case of dispensing in portions, the necessity of medication guidance can be freely set by the pharmacy (pharmacist or doctor).

[0086] When the unlocking permission signal corresponding to the password has not been received (S306; no), the control unit 28 notifies that no medication guidance has been given by the operation display unit 21 or the like (step S308). The subsequent S309 to S314 are the same as S107 to S112 in FIG. 6.

[0087] According to this embodiment, in the locker device 1 having a plurality of lockable locker boxes 32 in which prescription drugs are stored, the control unit 28 acquires an unlocking permission signal, which is information indicating that a patient has received medication instructions from a pharmacist about the prescribed drug, and a patient's personal identification number indicating that the patient is the recipient of the prescribed drug. Furthermore, if the prescription is not for divided dispensing, the control unit 28 unlocks the locker box 32 using the unlocking permission signal and the patient's personal identification number, if the prescription is for divided dispensing and the condition of 1<number of dispensings n<predetermined number is satisfied, the control unit 28 unlocks the locker box 32 using the patient's personal identification number, and if the prescription is for divided dispensing and the condition of 1<number of dispensings n<predetermined number is not satisfied, the control unit 28 unlocks the locker box 32 using the unlocking permission signal and the patient's personal identification number.

[0088] This makes it possible to accommodate divided dispensing. Therefore, when medication instructions are not required due to divided dispensing, the door can be opened with just the patient's PIN, improving convenience.

[0089] In addition, by setting the condition 1 < number of dispensings n < preset number, it is also possible to respond to medication follow-up when dispensing in separate doses.

[0090] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the necessity of the unlocking permission signal is determined based on the number of times, but it may be determined based on the period. For example, an elapsed time t is set instead of the number of times n of dispensing. This elapsed time t may be, for example, the elapsed time from the first receipt, and may be configured by a timer or the like included in the control unit 28. A preset period may be set instead of a preset number, and when the condition of elapsed time t<preset period is satisfied, the lock may be unlocked with only the patient's PIN code.

[0091] In addition, there is a refill prescription that is similar to split dispensing. A refill prescription is a prescription in which the same medicine can be received multiple times. The above-mentioned embodiment may be applied not only to split dispensing but also to refill prescriptions, and split dispensing in the claims includes refill prescriptions.

[0092] In the above embodiment, the unlocking permission signal is transmitted from the pharmacy terminal device 80 to the locker device 1 via the pharmacy system 60, but it may be transmitted to the patient terminal device 70 instead of the locker device 1. In that case, the signal may be information such as a PIN number indicating unlocking permission. Then, when the patient goes to the locker device 1, both the patient's PIN number and a PIN number indicating unlocking permission may be input. In other words, as long as the locker device 1 can obtain the first unlocking information, the route is not important.

[0093] Third embodiment Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 9 and 10. Note that the same parts as those in the first and second embodiments described above are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0094] In this embodiment, the operation of the entire system is slightly different. Fig. 9 shows a sequence diagram from when a user requests to receive medicine at a locker to when the user receives medicine in a system including the locker device 1 according to this embodiment.

[0095] In FIG. 9, the patient terminal device is patient terminal device 70, the pharmacy system is pharmacy system 60, the pharmacy terminal is pharmacy terminal device 80, the locker system is locker management system 50, and the locker device is locker device 1.

[0096] 9, first, similar to T101 in Fig. 5, the user launches an app or the like installed in the patient terminal device 70, performs an operation to request receipt of the prescribed medicine at a locker, and inputs the prescription information, the desired pick-up location, the desired pick-up date and time, etc. Then, the input prescription information, the desired pick-up location, the desired pick-up date and time, etc., as well as the user's member ID are transmitted to the pharmacy system (T301).

[0097] The pharmacy system receives the prescription information, desired pickup location, desired pickup date and time, member ID, etc. sent from the patient terminal device 70, issues dispensing instructions to the pharmacy terminal (T302), and issues a reservation instruction to the locker management system 50 (T303). The dispensing instruction includes information such as the prescription information and the desired date and time for medication instructions. The reservation instruction includes the ID of the locker for the desired pickup, the size, the start date and time of use, the end date and time of use, the member code corresponding to the member ID, etc., just like T102 in Fig. 5.

[0098] When the locker management system 50 receives a locker reservation request from the pharmacy system 60, it registers the reservation request in a database or the like that it manages, and generates a QR code (registered trademark) for locking and instructs the locker device 1 to lock (T304).

[0099] The locker device 1 locks the locker box 32 for storing prescription drugs and the like in response to a locking command from the locker management system 50, secures the locker box 32, and transmits a locking completion notice to the locker management system 50 (T305). Upon receiving the locking completion notice, the locker management system 50 transmits a reservation completion notice to the pharmacy system 60 (T306). This reservation completion notice includes a QR code (registered trademark) for unlocking when storing the prescription drugs and the like.

[0100] Dispensing is started at the pharmacy (T307), and when dispensing is completed, a dispensing completion notice is sent to the pharmacy system 60 (T308). Upon receiving the dispensing completion notice, the pharmacy system 60 issues a label on which a QR code (registered trademark) for unlocking is printed (T309), and is printed by the pharmacy terminal device 80. This label is affixed, for example, to the prescribed medicine or a bag for containing the prescribed medicine.

[0101] Next, the pharmacist uses the pharmacy terminal device 80 to provide medication instructions (T310). As in the above-described embodiment, the medication instructions are provided by connecting the pharmacy terminal device 80 and the patient terminal device 70 via a communication line, for example, via a videophone. Then, when the medication instructions are completed, a medication instructions completion notice is sent to the pharmacy system 60 (T311).

[0102] When the pharmacy system 60 receives the medication instruction completion notification, it transmits an unlock permission signal as the first unlock information to the locker management system 50 (T312). The locker management system 50, which has received the unlock permission signal, transmits the unlock permission signal to the box (T313).

[0103] After completing the medication instructions, the pharmacist unlocks the locker box 32 using a label on which a QR code (registered trademark) for unlocking is printed, stores the dispensed medication, etc., and then locks it (T314, T315). When the locking is complete, a locking completion notice is sent from the locker box 32 to the locker management system 50, and the locker management system 50 generates a QR code (registered trademark) for receipt and sends it to the locker device 1 and the pharmacy system (T316, T317). The QR code (registered trademark) for receipt is sent to the pharmacy system 60 together with a deposit completion notice.

[0104] When the pharmacy system 60 receives the deposit completion notification, it transmits a delivery preparation completion notification including a QR code (registered trademark) for receipt to the patient terminal device 70 (T318). When the patient terminal device 70 receives the delivery preparation completion notification, the patient (such as the holder of the patient terminal device 70) goes to the locker device 1 and unlocks the locker box 32 using the QR code (registered trademark) for receipt included in the delivery preparation completion notification (T319).

[0105] When the locker device 1 is unlocked and the prescribed medicines or the like are removed, a removal completion notice is sent to the locker management system 50 (T320). The locker management system 50, which has received the removal completion notice, sends a handover completion notice to the pharmacy system 60 (T321).

[0106] Next, a flowchart of the operation of the pharmacy system 60 in this embodiment is shown in Figure 10. In Figure 10, first, it is determined whether a prescription request has been made (S401). If there is no prescription request (S401; no), this step is repeated. The presence or absence of a prescription request can be determined by a notification of a request to receive a prescription from a patient terminal shown in Figure 9, or by a reception at a pharmacy counter, as in the conventional case.

[0107] If there is a prescription request in S401 (S401; yes), it is determined whether or not locker pickup is desired (S402). Whether or not locker pickup is desired can be determined by whether or not the prescription request is a notification from the patient terminal device 70 requesting prescription drug locker pickup. If locker pickup is not desired (S402; no), a dispensing request is made to the pharmacist (S403), and it is determined whether or not a delivery completion notification has been received (S404). If a delivery completion notification has not been received (S404; no), S404 is repeated until a delivery completion notification is received.

[0108] When the medicine or the like is handed over at the counter of the pharmacy, for example, a delivery completion notice is transmitted from the pharmacy terminal device 80. Then, when the delivery completion notice is received, the flow chart ends (S404; yes).

[0109] On the other hand, if locker pickup is desired in S402 (S402; yes), a dispensing request is made to the pharmacist (S405), and it is determined whether dispensing is complete (S406). Completion of dispensing can be determined by the presence or absence of a dispensing completion notice in T308 of FIG. 9. If dispensing is not complete (S406; no), S406 is repeated. If dispensing is complete (S406; yes), it is determined whether medication instructions have been completed (S407). Completion of medication instructions can be determined by the presence or absence of a medication instruction completion notice in T311 of FIG. 9. If medication instructions are not complete (S407; no), S408 is repeated.

[0110] If the medication instruction is completed (S407; yes), an electronic key generation permission signal is transmitted (S408). This electronic key generation permission signal corresponds to the unlock permission signal of T312 in Fig. 9, and is a signal that indicates that the medication instruction has been completed and permits the generation (T316) of a QR code (registered trademark) for the patient to receive the prescribed medicine, etc. In this embodiment, a QR code (registered trademark) is used as the electronic key, but of course other electronic keys may be used.

[0111] Next, it is determined whether the storage of the prescription medicines, etc. is complete (S409). Whether the storage of the prescription medicines, etc. is complete can be determined by whether or not a deposit completion notification of T317 in Fig. 9 is received. If the storage of the prescription medicines, etc. is not complete (S409; no), S409 is repeated.

[0112] When storage of the prescribed medicine, etc. is complete (S409; yes), the electronic key is sent to the patient terminal (S410). This step corresponds to T318 in FIG. 9. Then, it is determined whether a delivery completion notice (T321) has been received from the locker management system 50 (S411). If the delivery completion notice has not been received (S411; no), S411 is repeated until it is received. When the delivery completion notice is received, the flowchart ends (S411; yes).

[0113] According to this embodiment, since an electronic key such as a QR code (registered trademark) used when storing prescription drugs is generated by the pharmacy system 60, the locker does not need to generate an electronic key. Also, by generating the electronic key by the pharmacy system 60, processing on the locker side can be simplified, and it is also easy to modify an existing locker system.

[0114] Furthermore, since the QR Code (registered trademark) is printed as a label, it can be easily handled even by people who are unfamiliar with operating devices.

[0115] (Fourth embodiment) Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 11 and 12. Note that the same parts as those in the first to third embodiments described above are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

[0116] In this embodiment, the operation of the entire system is slightly different. Fig. 11 shows a sequence diagram from when a user requests locker pickup to when a prescription drug or the like is picked up in a system including the locker device 1 according to this embodiment.

[0117] 11, the patient terminal device is patient terminal device 70, the pharmacy system is pharmacy system 60, the pharmacy terminal is pharmacy terminal device 80, and the locker is locker management system 50 and locker device 1 (mainly locker device 1). In addition, the pharmacy terminal device 80 in this embodiment is configured as a portable terminal such as a smartphone or tablet terminal that can be easily carried around.

[0118] 11, first, similar to T101 in Fig. 5, the user starts an app or the like installed in the patient terminal device 70, performs an operation to request receipt of the prescribed medicine at a locker, and inputs the prescription information, the desired pick-up location, the desired pick-up date and time, etc. Then, the input prescription information, the desired pick-up location, the desired pick-up date and time, etc., as well as the user's member ID are transmitted to the pharmacy system (T401).

[0119] The pharmacy system receives the prescription information, desired pickup location, desired pickup date and time, member ID, etc. transmitted from the patient terminal device 70, generates an electronic key, and registers it in the locker (T402). The electronic key is electronic information for unlocking a locker, such as a QR code (registered trademark) described in the third embodiment, and is transmitted to the locker management system 50 and registered for unlocking. The electronic key generated in T402 is communicated (transmitted) to the pharmacy terminal device 80 (T403). The electronic key transmitted in T403 is used when storing (depositing) the dispensed prescription medicine, etc. in the locker box 32.

[0120] Next, the pharmacy system 60 makes a dispensing request to the pharmacy terminal device 80 (T404). The dispensing request includes information such as prescription information and the desired date and time for medication instructions. Then, the pharmacist uses the pharmacy terminal device 80 to provide medication instructions (T405). As in the above embodiment, medication instructions are provided by connecting the pharmacy terminal device 80 and the patient terminal device 70 via a communication line, for example, by videophone. Then, when the medication instructions are completed, a medication instructions completion notice is sent to the pharmacy system 60 (T406). Note that dispensing may start when the dispensing request is received, or after the medication instructions are provided.

[0121] When a dispensing completion notification is transmitted from pharmacy terminal device 80 to pharmacy system 60 (T407), pharmacy system 60 transmits an unlock permission signal as first unlocking information to locker device 1 via locker management system 50 (T408). As is clear from Fig. 11, completion of dispensing means that medication instruction is also completed, so in this embodiment, the first unlocking information is transmitted at this timing.

[0122] Then, the pharmacist or the like goes to locker device 1 with pharmacy terminal device 80 and unlocks the locker (T409). The electronic key received in T403 is used to unlock the locker. Specifically, a QR code (registered trademark) may be displayed and read by code reader 22, or if pharmacy terminal device 80 has an IC card function, IC card reader / writer 23 may be used to unlock the locker. Alternatively, short-distance wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) may be used.

[0123] When the locker device 1 is operated to unlock, the door of the locker box 32 is opened and the prescribed medicines, etc. are stored (T410). When the prescribed medicines, etc. are stored and the door is closed and locked, a storage completion notice is sent from the locker device 1 to the pharmacy system 60 via the locker management system 50.

[0124] When the pharmacy system 60 receives a storage completion notification from the locker management system 50, it generates an electronic key and registers it in the locker (T411). The electronic key of T411 is used by the patient to receive the item. This electronic key is also sent to the locker device 1 via the locker management system 50 for unlocking and is registered, and is also sent to the patient terminal device 70 (T412).

[0125] Then, the patient goes to the locker device 1 with the patient terminal device 70 and unlocks it (T413). The electronic key received in T412 is used to unlock the locker. Specifically, as in T409, a QR code (registered trademark) may be displayed and read by the code reader 22, or if the patient terminal device 70 has an IC card function, the IC card reader / writer 23 may be used to unlock the locker. Short-distance wireless communication such as Bluetooth (registered trademark) may also be used.

[0126] Then, when the locker box 32 is unlocked and the patient receives the prescribed medicines, etc., a removal completion notice is sent to the pharmacy system 60 (T414).

[0127] Next, a flowchart of the operation of the pharmacy system 60 in this embodiment is shown in FIG. 12. In FIG. 12, first, it is determined whether a prescription request has been made (S501). If there is no prescription request (S501; no), this step is repeated. If there is a prescription request in S501 (S501; yes), it is determined whether locker pick-up is desired (S502). If locker pick-up is not desired (S502; no), a dispensing request is made to the pharmacist (S503), and it is determined whether a delivery completion notice has been received (S504). If a delivery completion notice has not been received (S504; no), S504 is repeated until a delivery completion notice is received. On the other hand, if a delivery completion notice is received, the flowchart ends (S504; yes). S501 to S504 are the same as S401 to S404 in FIG. 10.

[0128] On the other hand, if locker pickup is desired in S502 (S502; yes), an electronic key is generated (S505), and an instruction to lock the locker device 1 is sent via the locker management system 50 (S506). These steps correspond to T402 in FIG.

[0129] The pharmacy system 60 requests the pharmacist to dispense the medication (S507). This step corresponds to T404 in FIG. 11. Then, it is determined whether the medication instruction has been completed (S508). Completion of the medication instruction can be determined based on the presence or absence of a medication instruction completion notification sent in T406 in FIG. 11. If the medication instruction has not been completed (S508; no), S508 is repeated until the medication instruction is completed.

[0130] If the medication instruction is completed (S508; yes), it is determined whether the dispensing is completed (S509). Completion of dispensing can be determined by the presence or absence of a dispensing completion notification sent in T407 of Fig. 11. If dispensing is not completed (S509; no), S509 is repeated until dispensing is completed.

[0131] If the dispensing is complete (S509; yes), an unlock permission signal is sent to the locker device 1 via the locker management system 50 (S510). This step corresponds to T408 in FIG. 11. Then, it is determined whether storage of the prescribed medicines, etc. is complete (S511). Completion of medicine storage can be determined by the presence or absence of a storage completion notification sent in T410 in FIG. 11. If storage is not complete (S511; no), S511 is repeated until storage is complete.

[0132] If the storage of the prescribed medicines, etc. is complete (S511; yes), an electronic key is generated and sent to the locker device 1 and the patient terminal (S512). This step corresponds to T411 and T412 in FIG. 11. Then, it is determined whether the removal of the prescribed medicines, etc. is complete (S513). Completion of the removal of medicines can be determined by the presence or absence of a removal completion notification sent in T414 in FIG. 11. If the removal is not complete (S513; no), S513 is repeated until removal is complete. If the removal is complete (S513; yes), the flowchart ends.

[0133] According to this embodiment, since an electronic key such as a QR code (registered trademark) used when storing prescription drugs is generated by the pharmacy system 60, the locker does not need to generate an electronic key. Also, by generating the electronic key by the pharmacy system 60, processing on the locker side can be simplified, and it is also easy to modify an existing locker system.

[0134] In addition, since the electronic key is authenticated by the locker as electronic data, there is no need to print it, and the work of printing and attaching it can be eliminated. This also prevents mistakes such as mixing up printed QR codes.

[0135] Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. In other words, a person skilled in the art can implement the present invention by modifying it in various ways in accordance with conventional knowledge without departing from the gist of the present invention. As long as the configuration of the locker device of the present invention is still provided even after such modification, it is of course included in the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0136] 1 Locker device 21 Operation control section (operation section, notification section, call section) 27 Speaker / microphone (phone part) 28 control unit (first acquisition unit, second acquisition unit, unlock control unit, storage unit) 2A Camera (communication section) 32 Locker Box

Claims

1. A locker device comprising a plurality of lockable locker boxes, each of which stores prescription drugs, A first acquisition unit that acquires first unlocking information which is information indicating that a pharmacist has given medication instructions regarding the prescribed drug; and an unlock control unit for setting acquisition of the first unlocking information as one of conditions for unlocking the locker box.

2. a second acquisition unit that acquires second unlocking information indicating that the person is a recipient of the prescription drug; The locker device according to claim 1 , wherein the unlock control unit unlocks the locker box using the first unlock information and the second unlock information.

3. A locker device comprising a plurality of lockable locker boxes, each of which stores prescription drugs, A first acquisition unit that acquires first unlocking information which is information indicating that a pharmacist has given medication instructions regarding the prescribed drug; A second acquisition unit that acquires second unlocking information indicating that the person is a recipient of the prescription drug; an unlocking control unit that unlocks the locker box using the first unlocking information and the second unlocking information when the prescription is not for divided dispensing, unlocks the locker box using the second unlocking information when the prescription is for divided dispensing and a predetermined condition is satisfied, and unlocks the locker box using the first unlocking information and the second unlocking information when the prescription is for divided dispensing and the predetermined condition is not satisfied; A locker device comprising:

4. A storage unit for storing the receipt history of the prescription is provided, The locker device according to claim 3, characterized in that the unlocking control unit unlocks the locker box using the second unlocking information if, based on the history, the prescription is a divided prescription, the prescription is a first or subsequent prescription, and the prescription is within a predetermined number of prescriptions or period.

5. An operation unit that receives an unlocking operation of the locker box; a notification unit that notifies the user that the medication instruction has not been completed when the unlocking operation is performed from the operation unit in a case where the first acquisition unit has not acquired the first unlocking information; The locker device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising:

6. Equipped with a communication unit that can communicate with the outside world via video and audio, 6. The locker device according to claim 5, wherein when the notification unit issues a notification that the medication instruction has not been completed, the medication instruction can be given via the communication unit.

7. A locker device according to any one of claims 1 to 6; A patient terminal device that transmits information regarding a patient's desire to receive prescription drugs via the locker box; a pharmacy system that outputs the first unlocking information after the medication instruction is completed when the patient wishes to receive the prescription drug from the locker box based on the information regarding the desire to receive the prescription drug from the locker box; A locker system comprising:

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