a. Medication Loading, Storing, and Dispensing: SPUD eliminates “place and pick” errors that occur when putting away packages that have similar sizes and looks. System automatically loads and dispenses unit-of-use items using barcode technology to ensure the correct drug and strength of each prescription that is delivered to the pharmacist.

b. Controlled Substances: The Pharmacy Manager will decide whether or not SPUD will dispense controlled substances in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements and regulations. The robotics cabinet may serve as a locked cabinet to secure and store controlled medications.

• For tracking purposes, SPUD can determine when a controlled drug was requested, its script number, the patient’s name, script quantity, who filled the script, who verified it, and who dispensed it to the patient. The patient signature capture can be viewed to see who signed for the medication and when.

c. System Reports: SPUD offers a variety of reports that can help implement safety in a pharmacy. These reports include information on:

• System Maintenance – An activity log reflecting the completion of daily and weekly maintenance and other necessary functions.

• Inventory – Details information regarding prescription processing transactions, including the operator initials associated with each transaction. Also shows the drug name, quantity, and conveyor location for each medication. Records partially filled scripts so that staff can alert patients to the out-of-stock situation. Staff is then aware of which medications need to be ordered, to whom they are owed and how much.

• Activity – Shows transactions requiring security authorization, along with the operator initials associated with each transaction.