Omnicell. has been granted a patent for a dispensing system in healthcare facilities, featuring networked dispensing stations organized by activity type. The system includes a database for inventory data, a processor for analyzing dispensing activity, and a graphical display for managing inventory and identifying statistical outliers. GlobalData’s report on Omnicell gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Omnicell, Automated drug dispensing systems was a key innovation area identified from patents. Omnicell's grant share as of July 2024 was 63%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Networked dispensing system for managing healthcare inventory
The patent US12062012B2 describes a sophisticated dispensing system designed for medical facilities, which includes multiple station groups, each containing one or more dispensing stations. These stations are equipped with various storage locations for items to be dispensed and are organized based on the type of dispensing activity they handle. The system features a database that stores inventory data related to the items, a processor, and a memory device with instructions that enable the processor to receive user selections of station groups, calculate statistical outliers from the inventory data, and display graphical representations of both the inventory data and identified outliers. The outliers can indicate dispensing activities that deviate from normal patterns, potentially highlighting issues such as stock shortages or diversion activities.
Additionally, the patent outlines methods for providing inventory data, which include establishing user viewing rights based on responsibility levels, displaying compliance data, and allowing users to select specific dispensing stations for detailed information. The system can differentiate between mild and extreme outliers and can present inventory data for multiple station groups side-by-side. The user device associated with the system is designed to facilitate interaction, enabling users to change the visual display of data and focus on specific dispensing stations. Overall, the dispensing system aims to enhance inventory management and monitoring within medical facilities, ensuring efficient operation and compliance with regulatory standards.
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