Appeal No. 2006-1272
Application No. 10/104,615
4) verify information in steps 1, 2, and 3 against the prescription;
5) perform drug utilization review (DUR);
6) submit claim to payor;
7) dispense and verify drug package;
8) print and attach patient label to drug package;
9) verify correct label attached to drug package;
See also Liff at col. 12, lines 5-23:
In some states it is required by law that a registered pharmacist performs steps
4, 5, 9, and 11. In these states, the registered pharmacist provides cognitive or
consultative service and leaves the mechanical tasks associated with filling
and dispensing the drug to the pharmacy technician. . . .
The remote pharmacist (RRPH) concept of the present invention enables a
registered pharmacist to provide the above-cognitive/consultative services
without being physically located at the dispensing site. This is accomplished
through use of modern telecommunications technology in conjunction with a
computer-based pharmacy workstation. In this manner, the expertise of a
registered pharmacist operating an RPH can be shared among a large number
of pharmacy technicians, increasing the level of medical care provided in a
cost-effective manner.
See also Liff at col. 12, lines 39-57:
The configuration of FIG. 11B is applicable in a large volume clinic where
several pharmacy technicians operating several remote control dispensers
(RCD) units 265A-265D perform the mechanical tasks of steps 1-3 and 7-10
outlined above and a pharmacist operating an RPH workstation 264 performs
the cognitive or consultative steps 4-6. In this configuration, the RPH
workstation 264 can be, but need not be, located in the same facility as the
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