An automatic prescription drug dispenser including a remote dispenser, a prescription entry system, and a communications network. The remote dispenser transmits and receives information from the communications network and dispenses prescription drugs to the patient. The prescription entry system transmits and receives information from the communications network and provides an input system for the doctor to electronically enter individual prescriptions for each patient. The communications network coordinates communications between the doctor, insurance carrier, and the remote dispenser. The remote dispenser stores, retrieves, and labels prescription drug and over-the-counter products directly to patients through a remote automated vending machine, a remote dispenser, a prescription entry system, and a communications network.
PRIORITY OF THE INVENTION
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/328,420, filed Dec. 23, 2002, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,697,704, issued Feb. 24, 2004, which is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/714,802, filed on Nov. 16, 2000, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,529,801, issued Mar. 4, 2003, which claims priority of invention under 35 U.S.C. .sctn.119(e) from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/210,303 filed Jun. 8, 2000,
