Supplement provision support system

Abstract

We provide a supplement provision support system that promotes the spread of preventive medicine by creating optimal supplement prescription recipes based on doctors' medical examination results and allowing doctors and pharmacies to receive compensation for providing these recipes. [Solution] The supplement provision support system 10 comprises a recipe generation processing means 12 that allows a doctor 4 to create a prescription recipe for supplements suitable for a patient 8 based on medical treatment at a medical institution terminal, a recipe transmission processing means 14 that electronically transmits the prescription recipe to a terminal at a dispensing pharmacy 6, a preparation processing means 16 that determines the type and quantity of supplements according to the prescription recipe and prepares the supplements based on the type and quantity, a delivery management processing means 17 that manages the delivery of the prepared supplements to patients, and a revenue distribution processing means 18 that distributes a predetermined fee to the doctor 4 based on a predetermined percentage of the sales price of the supplements.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a supplement provision support system. [Background technology]

[0002] As the importance of preventive medicine has increased in recent years, there is a demand for a system that provides patients with optimal supplements based on doctors' clinical knowledge. In particular, with growing health awareness and the aging population, the number of users who take supplements on a daily basis to manage their health is increasing.

[0003] As a technology related to the present invention, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a drugstore-clinic linkage system that includes a medication history management database that stores medication data for patients whose IDs have been registered, an electronic medical record database that stores electronic medical records for patients whose IDs have been registered, an integrated medication history / medical database that accesses the medication history management database and the electronic medical record database and stores and associates medication data and electronic medical records for the same patient, a simple clinic attached to a drugstore chain store, and an information terminal installed in the clinic. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2018-132926 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The above-mentioned conventional technologies lack a sufficient mechanism for utilizing the specialized knowledge of doctors to provide individually optimized supplement prescriptions, and there is no incentive for doctors to create recipes, which has hindered their widespread adoption.

[0006] The present invention aims to promote the spread of preventive medicine by creating optimal prescription recipes for supplements based on doctors' medical examination results and allowing doctors and pharmacies to receive compensation for providing these recipes. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The supplement provision support system of the present invention comprises: a recipe creation processing means for allowing a doctor to create a prescription recipe for a supplement suitable for a patient based on the medical treatment at a medical institution terminal installed in the medical institution for providing medical treatment to the patient; a recipe transmission processing means for electronically transmitting the prescription recipe to a terminal of the pharmacy; A preparation processing means for a terminal of the pharmacy to receive the prescription recipe, determine the type and quantity of supplements according to the prescription recipe, and prepare the supplements based on the type and quantity; A delivery management processing means for managing delivery of the prepared supplement to patients; A revenue distribution processing means for distributing a predetermined fee to the doctor based on a predetermined percentage of the sales price of the supplement; Equipped with The revenue sharing process The means is characterized by automatically distributing the amount included in the sales price to the doctor at a first rate, to the pharmacy at a second rate, and to the system provider at a third rate through system processing.

[0008] In addition, in the supplement provision support system of the present invention, it is preferable that the recipe generation processing means is effective only when the medical treatment is a self-paid medical treatment, and operates based on a medical treatment form that is clearly distinguished from medical treatment covered by insurance.

[0010] In addition, in the supplement provision support system of the present invention, it is preferable that the delivery management processing means is equipped with a regular purchase processing function that manages a schedule for regular delivery of the supplements according to the patient's wishes and enables re-delivery without the patient having to receive medical treatment again. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide individually optimized supplements by creating prescription recipes for supplements that utilize the expertise of doctors. In addition, by providing a profit-sharing structure, it is possible to increase the motivation of doctors and pharmacies to participate and contribute to the spread of preventive medicine. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a supplement provision support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall processing flow in a supplement provision support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] A diagram showing the flow of revenue distribution processing in the supplement provision support system of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] A diagram showing the flow of regular delivery processing in the supplement provision support system of an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is a diagram showing the configuration of each user interface screen of a supplement delivery support system according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following, similar elements in all drawings will be designated by the same reference numerals, and duplicate explanations will be omitted. Furthermore, in the description below, previously described reference numerals will be used as necessary.

[0014] Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a supplement delivery support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a diagram showing the overall processing flow in the supplement delivery support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the flow of revenue distribution processing in supplement provision support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4 is a diagram showing the flow of regular delivery processing in supplement provision support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of each user interface screen of supplement provision support system 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] As shown in Figure 1, the supplement provision support system 10 of this embodiment includes a recipe generation processing means 12, a recipe transmission processing means 14, a preparation processing means 16, a delivery management processing means 17, a revenue distribution processing means 18, and a memory unit 20.

[0017] The supplement provision support system 10 is connected via a network 2 to a doctor 4 who operates a medical institution terminal (personal computer, tablet terminal, smartphone, etc.) installed in a medical institution, a terminal (personal computer, tablet terminal, smartphone, etc.) installed in a dispensing pharmacy 6, and a patient 8 who has a personal computer, tablet terminal, smartphone, etc.

[0018] The supplement provision support system 10 is an integrated information processing system that creates prescription recipes based on medical examinations by doctors 4, links the prescription information to dispensing pharmacies 6 to prepare and deliver supplements, and automatically distributes sales revenue among the parties involved. Specifically, it links with the terminals of doctors 4, dispensing pharmacies 6, and patients 8, and has the function of consistently managing everything from recipe creation to sales, delivery, and revenue distribution.

[0019] It is desirable that Doctor 4 be a highly specialized doctor who belongs to an academic society and can make prescription decisions based on the latest medical knowledge and evidence. This will enable the provision of reliable recipes to patients and the provision of supplements that are effective from the perspective of preventive medicine.

[0020] The doctor 4 also provides medical care to the patient 8 in person or online, obtains information such as symptoms, lifestyle habits, medical history, and health checkup results through interviews or data entry, and performs tests as necessary. This medical data is used as the basis for supplement prescriptions by the recipe generation processing means 12.

[0021] The recipe generation processing means 12 allows the doctor 4 to create a prescription recipe for supplements suited to the patient 8 based on medical treatment at the medical institution terminal. Specifically, the recipe generation processing means 12 has a function of providing an interface that allows the doctor 4 to specify the type and composition of supplements, intake timing, duration of administration, etc. based on the results of medical treatment, and generating an individually optimized prescription recipe.

[0022] The recipe generation processing means 12 is effective only when the medical treatment is privately paid medical treatment, and can be set to operate based on a medical treatment form that is clearly distinguished from medical treatment covered by insurance.

[0023] The recipe transmission processing means 14 digitizes the prescription recipe and transmits it to the dispensing pharmacy 6 via the network 2 using a secure communication protocol. In addition to the recipe information, the transmitted data also includes supplementary data such as patient identification information and desired delivery date.

[0024] The dispensing pharmacy 6 is provided with a pharmacy terminal that receives the transmitted prescription recipe, and the terminal includes a preparation processing means 16 .

[0025] The preparation processing means 16 automatically selects the corresponding supplement products according to the prescription recipe and combines the required quantity using a picking or packaging device. This reduces the risk of incorrect preparation and enables rapid shipping preparation.

[0026] The delivery management processing means 17 has an automatic delivery schedule management function, and in cooperation with delivery companies, optimizes shipping times and delivery routes, and tracks and manages delivery to the patient 8 until completion. The delivery management processing means 17 manages a schedule for regular delivery of supplements according to the patient 8's wishes, and has a regular purchase processing function that enables re-delivery without the patient having to receive medical treatment again.

[0027] As shown in Figure 3, the revenue distribution processing means 18 temporarily holds the supplement purchase price paid by the patient 8 and automatically distributes the reward to the doctor 4, pharmacy 6, and system provider based on a set ratio.

[0028] The revenue distribution processing means 18 automatically distributes the amount included in the sales price to the doctor 4 at a first rate (25%), to the pharmacy 6 at a second rate (25%), and to the system provider at a third rate (5%) through system processing.

[0029] The distribution process is carried out in cooperation with a payment service API such as Stripe, and transfers are made immediately or periodically based on the registered account information of each entity (see steps S20 to S26).

[0030] The memory unit 20 is a storage medium that temporarily or permanently stores prescription recipe information created by the recipe generation processing means 12, delivery schedule information managed by the delivery management processing means 17, and distribution records by the revenue distribution processing means 18, and is a component that plays a central role in data reference and updating in various processes within the system.

[0031] In the regular delivery process shown in FIG. 4, when the patient 8 selects regular purchase at the time of the first prescription, the delivery schedule from the next time onwards is automatically registered.

[0032] The delivery schedule is executed on a predetermined date by the delivery management processing means 17, and is configured to be able to immediately respond to stock availability and requests from patients for cancellation or change (see steps S30 to S36).

[0033] As shown in Figure 5, the supplement provision support system 10 has three types of user interfaces. The doctor screen (Figure 5(a)) provides an input form that allows doctors to efficiently record medical treatment details and create supplement recipes.

[0034] The pharmacy screen (Figure 5(b)) allows users to view a list of received recipe information and check the progress of preparation work. The administrator screen (Figure 5(c)) allows users to monitor sales results and revenue distribution status, making it easy to understand the operational status.

[0035] In the supplement provision support system 10, each function other than the storage unit 20 can be realized by either a hardware configuration or a software configuration. For example, when realized by software, these functions can be realized by running application software stored in a recording medium such as RAM, ROM, or hard disk on a server device that is actually configured with a CPU or MPU, RAM, ROM, etc.

[0036] Next, the effects of the supplement provision support system 10 configured as described above will be explained. As shown in Figure 2, the process begins with a doctor 4 examining a patient 8 (S2), and then a step (S4) of creating a recipe based on the medical information. This examination is provided as a private medical treatment menu that is completely separate from medical treatment covered by the health insurance system, and clearly adheres to the principle of prohibiting mixed medical treatment.

[0037] Specifically, the clinic has an operational system in place that clearly separates insurance-covered medical treatment from self-paid medical treatment, with patient 8 agreeing to self-paid medical treatment beforehand before visiting, and the medical fees are paid directly to doctor 4. When creating a recipe, a personalized prescription is generated based on the "BASE supplement" that was designed in advance in consultation with doctor 4, with the necessary nutrients and functional ingredients added and supplemented according to the symptoms, constitution, lifestyle, etc. of patient 8.

[0038] BASE Supplement is a general-purpose supplement designed based on the expert knowledge of doctors4 from the perspective of preventive medicine and self-care support, and contains basic ingredients such as reduced CoQ10 and multivitamins and minerals.In contrast, individual patients8 are prescribed Fe2+ if iron supplementation is required, GABA and L-theanine for stress management, and imidapeptides for fatigue recovery, and the required combination is packaged and delivered in a single package.

[0039] In addition, the recipes are shared electronically with dispensing pharmacies 6 as "supplement instructions" or "self-paid prescriptions" that are clearly distinguished from prescriptions for medicines covered by health insurance, and the pharmacies 6 provide products based on these.

[0040] Furthermore, it is possible to design multiple standard recipes based on BASE supplements and have the doctor 4 check them in order sheet format during consultations, allowing for quick and accurate recipe generation. The generated prescription information and sales price payment information are shared with the dispensing pharmacy 6 and system provider via the supplement provision support system 10, as will be described later, and after the patient 8 completes payment, the sales revenue is automatically distributed among the doctor 4, dispensing pharmacy 6, and system provider according to preset distribution rules.

[0041] Next, the prescription recipe is electronically sent to the dispensing pharmacy 6 (S6), which then prepares the supplements (S8), arranges for delivery, and completes the delivery (S10). Based on the prescription recipe received from the doctor 4, the dispensing pharmacy 6 selects the corresponding supplements by type and quantity, and packages them using both automated preparation equipment and manual processes.

[0042] Furthermore, in accordance with the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Act and other related laws and regulations, Patient 8 will receive online medication instructions, follow-up care, and explanations of precautions and recommendations regarding supplement intake. Furthermore, follow-up will be provided via communication tools such as LINE, chatbots, and video calls as needed, in order to improve patient satisfaction and provide ongoing health support.

[0043] Furthermore, a revenue sharing process (S12) is executed following payment of the purchase price from the patient 8. Each step is logged and tracked by the system, ensuring operational transparency.

[0044] As an example of revenue distribution in this system, let's consider a case where the average purchase price of supplements is 4,000 yen. In this case, the distribution to doctor 4 (CL fee) is 1,000 yen, the distribution to pharmacy 6 (pharmacy fee) is 1,000 yen, and the distribution to the system provider (system fee) is 200 yen.

[0045] Based on this, for example, if 30 units are sold per month, the CL fee would be 30,000 yen, the pharmacy fee would be 30,000 yen, and the system fee would be 6,000 yen. If 100 units are sold per month, the CL fee would be 100,000 yen, the pharmacy fee would be 100,000 yen, and the system fee would be 20,000 yen, with each distribution amount increasing in proportion to the increase in sales. In this way, this system has been designed to automatically and appropriately distribute profits among the parties involved based on sales performance.

[0046] The supplement provision support system 10 according to the present invention allows doctors 4 to utilize prescription recipes created based on their own specialized knowledge to provide and sell supplements without bearing any inventory risk. In particular, considering the current situation in which doctors 4 have been unable to directly sell supplements due to restrictions under the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Act, a scheme like this system, which goes through a dispensing pharmacy 6 and has a clearly designed revenue distribution system, is an extremely beneficial operational platform for doctors 4.

[0047] Furthermore, the recipe contents can be configured by Doctor 4, enabling appropriate suggestions to be made according to the condition of Patient 8, which also contributes to improving the quality of medical care for Doctor 4. It is also noteworthy that this creates an incentive for Doctors 4 who belong to academic societies and have a strong interest and insight into preventive medicine to participate in this business model.

[0048] The increased involvement of such highly specialized doctors4 will enable the provision of supplements based on more scientific evidence, which will ultimately have ripple effects on society, such as preventing lifestyle-related diseases, extending healthy life expectancy, and reducing medical costs nationwide. Therefore, this invention is not merely a support system for the sale of supplements, but can be said to be an extremely significant system that can serve as a bridge between medical care and prevention.

[0049] As described above, once payment from the patient 8 is completed (S20), the sales proceeds are temporarily held within the system (S22), and the automatic revenue distribution process described below is executed. In the details of the revenue distribution process shown in Figure 3, the payment from the patient is temporarily deposited into the system account via the payment system (S20, S22). Then, based on the preset distribution rules (S24), amounts are automatically transferred in proportion to the doctor's account, pharmacy account, and system provider account (S26). This allows each party to receive compensation without any hassle, making it easier to maintain a collaborative system.

[0050] The system also supports the provision of regular supplements, and is equipped with a regular delivery processing function to support the ongoing health maintenance of patient 8. In the details of the regular delivery processing shown in Figure 4, the patient selects the regular purchase option at the time of the first prescription (S30). The system registers the patient's preference in the delivery schedule (S32) and sends a reminder notification the day before the next delivery, etc.

[0051] When the delivery date arrives, inventory checks and delivery instructions are automatically processed, and once the shipment is ready, the item is handed over to the delivery company, and a notification is sent once delivery is complete (S34). If the patient wishes to stop or change delivery, this can be reflected immediately in the system (S36).

[0052] Furthermore, as a new initiative, it is possible to categorize patients 8 into "new customers" and "recurring customers" and introduce appropriate operational responses for each. For recurring customers, by creating a system that allows them to skip consultations after the first visit and to purchase supplements from the second visit onwards using enclosed materials or guidance during follow-up visits, it is possible to improve convenience and increase the continuation rate. In the future, once the number of regular purchasers increases, it is expected that a full-fledged regular contract scheme will be introduced and a stable supply system will be established.

[0053] In addition, if pharmaceuticals are included, a refill prescription system will be implemented to ensure the efficient continuous supply of medicines. Furthermore, by conducting a questionnaire as part of regular follow-up and having a doctor4 recommend a consultation as appropriate based on the responses obtained, it is possible to ensure the maintenance of a medical follow-up system. This will realize an operational model in which the provision of supplements is not limited to a one-time provision but is elevated to continuous health support.

[0054] According to the present invention, the entire process of providing individually optimized supplements to patients 8, starting with medical treatment by a doctor 4, is consistently managed and supported by an information system, ensuring efficiency and transparency at every step, from consultation, prescription, preparation, delivery, payment, and even regular purchase and follow-up.

[0055] This allows doctors 4 to utilize their specialized knowledge and provide supplements through private medical treatment without inventory risk, while providing pharmacies 6 with a new source of business revenue and enabling patients 8 to receive continuous health support with peace of mind.

[0056] Furthermore, by automating the distribution of profits between the parties involved and providing regular deliveries, refills, and follow-up functions, this system can make a significant contribution to public health issues such as the practice of preventive medicine, the prevention of lifestyle-related diseases, and the extension of healthy life expectancy. In other words, this invention is not merely a sales support tool, but a next-generation healthcare support platform that links medical care, pharmacies, and IT, with extremely practical and socially significant technical effects. [Explanation of symbols]

[0057] 2 Network, 4 Doctor, 6 Pharmacy, 8 Patient, 10 Supplement provision support system, 12 Recipe generation processing means, 14 Recipe transmission processing means, 16 Preparation processing means, 17 Delivery management processing means, 18 Revenue distribution processing means, 20 Memory unit.

Claims

1. A recipe creation processing means for allowing a doctor to create a prescription recipe for a supplement suitable for a patient based on the medical treatment at a medical institution terminal installed in the medical institution for providing medical treatment to the patient; a recipe transmission processing means for electronically transmitting the prescription recipe to a terminal of the pharmacy; A preparation processing means for a terminal of the pharmacy to receive the prescription recipe, determine the type and quantity of supplements according to the prescription recipe, and prepare the supplements based on the type and quantity; A delivery management processing means for managing delivery of the prepared supplement to patients; A revenue distribution processing means for distributing a predetermined fee to the doctor based on a predetermined percentage of the sales price of the supplement; Equipped with A supplement provision support system characterized in that the revenue distribution processing means automatically distributes the amount included in the sales price to the doctor at a first rate, to the pharmacy at a second rate, and to the system provider at a third rate through system processing.

2. In the supplement provision support system according to claim 1, A supplement provision support system characterized in that the recipe generation processing means is only effective when the medical treatment is a self-paid medical treatment, and operates based on a medical treatment form that is clearly distinguished from insurance-covered medical treatment.

3. In the supplement provision support system according to claim 1, The supplement provision support system is characterized in that the delivery management processing means manages a schedule for regular delivery of the supplements according to the patient's wishes and has a regular purchase processing function that enables re-delivery without the patient having to receive medical treatment again.

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