의료기관 조제실의 정제 재사용을 위한 반자동 정제분류기 개발에 대한 연구

Abstract

Automatic tablet dispensing & packing system (ATDPS) is becoming essential in the drug management field of the hospital pharmacy and the local pharmacy. The ATDPS device automatically sorts, distributes, and packages in connection with the order communication system (OCS) or electronic medical record (EMR). In the process of using the ATDPS, some pre-packaged drugs cannot be applied to the patient. Such drugs are re-used after disassembling the packaging. However, many problems such as drug contamination, breakage, and mixing with other drugs can arise during the drug re-using process. Therefore, automation is urgently required in the drug re-using process. Automatic sorting device has not yet been introduced to the domestic pharmacy. The aim of this study was to develop a semi-automatic pills sorting device (SPSD) for the purpose of cost-saving, enhancing operation efficiency, and reducing medication errors. The proposed SPSD is affordable and efficient with potential for use in the pharmacy to help drug management.