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QR CODE SCANNING-BASED MEDICINE VENDING MACHINE Supriya Rajput,1 Zain Mulla2, Ashutosh kanbarkar3, Harsh Patil4, Smitesh Hattarki5 1Assistant Professor, Maratha Mandal’s Engineering College, Belagavi, Karnataka, India 2Student, Maratha Mandal’s Engineering College, Belagavi, Karnataka, India 3Student, Maratha Mandal’s Engineering College, Belagavi, Karnataka, India
4Student, Maratha Mandal’s Engineering College, Belagavi, Karnataka, India 5Student, Maratha Mandal’s Engineering College, Belagavi, Karnataka, India ---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------medication dispensing by leveraging technology to Abstract - The QR Code Scanning-Based Medicine Vending
enhance efficiency, accessibility, and safety. The project aims to streamline the process of medication distribution by providing patients with a convenient and automated way to access their prescribed medications. By using QR codes linked to patient profiles or prescriptions, individuals can quickly and efficiently retrieve their medications from vending machines without the need for extensive waiting times or interactions with pharmacy staff and targets improved patient safety and medication accuracy. By linking QR codes to specific prescriptions or patient records, the vending machines can significantly reduce the risk of medication errors associated with manual dispensing processes. This automation helps ensure that the right medications are dispensed to the right patients at the right time, enhancing overall patient safety and reducing adverse drug events.
Machine is an innovative solution designed to provide convenient access to over-the counter medications, supplements, and health related products. The Medicine Dispenser is a machine which dispenses or gives the medicine based on the authentication of the user, which was registered by to user in machine. This machine will give medicine which is in QR-Code prescription which was provided by the user’s doctor and also the quantity of medicine is also determined by the user’s choice. This machine will dispense medicine according to the user prescription provided by the user’s doctor. The main goal of the dispensing machine is to provide the medicine to the users 24/7 so it can help the village people Who are for away from the hospital or the clinic to buy the medicine and also it can be installed like an ATM machine so it is easy to use by the people even though if they cannot read and write. The medicine can be replaced by the administrator of the machine by time to time based on the expiration date or is it is empty the machine will alarm the administrator to refill the machine through SMS or telecom messenger.
1.INTRODUCTION In this project based seminar on QR code scanning-based medicine vending machines in a healthcare setting can offer several benefits and innovations. The patients can quickly access their medications without waiting in long pharmacy queues. The automated process reduces waiting times and allows for 24/7 access to essential medications. By linking QR codes to specific prescriptions or patient profiles, the vending machine ensures that the right medications are dispensed to the right individual. This reduces the risk of human error often associated with manual dispensing. By automating medication dispensing, healthcare facilities can optimize staff resources, allowing pharmacists and healthcare professionals to focus on more complex patient care tasks. Integrating these machines with electronic health records (EHR) systems can provide real-time updates on medication dispensing, improving tracking and management of patient medications.
Fig 1.1 Prototype 1.1 Technology Assessment Evaluate additional features such as medication selection, payment options, and user interface. Assess vendor support, including training, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance services. Assess vendor Evaluate the reliability and uptime of vending machine machine hardware and software. 1.2 Cost-Benefit Analysis Determine initial costs, including procurement of vending machines, installation, and setup fees. Consider Estimate potential cost savings from reduced labor requirements
The aim of introducing QR code scanning-based medicine vending machines in healthcare is to revolutionize
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