Abstract: A system and apparatus are described in which modular receptacles are filled and transported to automated dispensing machines for later retrieval and distribution. A system of the present invention includes the loading, refilling, and replacement of the modular receptacles at various stages in the process of the invention. The present invention results in a more efficient and easier to manage system for distribution of such items as medical supplies and drugs.

Abstract: A secure, Internet-based universal data repository system for medication, solution and supply product information, including recall information, that can be automatically disseminated in real time to local data repositories at healthcare institutions to enhance the institutional safe use of medications and other medical products. The data repository provides product descriptions, scan codes, equivalency information, system-specific required data, and other safety related information formatted into fields for supporting medication safe use, including support of clinical calculations.

Abstract: Interactive medication data repository and data management program, and method for providing timely medication data updates via use of a network, such as the Internet. The system and method for providing and managing medication data, including identifying scan codes for bar codes, compliments existing bedside scanning systems and other bar coded enabled hospital systems by providing missing data and communications infrastructure, thereby allowing data sharing that ensures proper medication usage and prevents medication errors.