An Intelligent Automated Drug Dispensing System for Efficient Hospital Medication Distribution

Hospital patient loads are growing, necessitating dependable and effective medication management systems. Especially during peak hours, traditional manual medicine dispensing procedures frequently result in lengthy wait times, human error, and an increased effort for chemists. With the use of RFID technology, Internet of Things connectivity, and automated mechanical dispensing, this proposal suggests an Automated Drug Dispenser (ADD) system that will automate and simplify the delivery of pharmaceuticals. A GSM module and the Blynk IoT mobile application are used to notify users, a gear motor mechanism is used to dispense the appropriate medication, and RFID tags are used to identify patients. By reducing the need for human involvement, improving accuracy, and offering real-time monitoring, the ADD system helps to deliver healthcare in a safer, quicker, and more effective manner.

Automated Drug Dispenser, IoT, RFID, ESP32, GSM Module, Blynk App, Medication Management, Smart Healthcare, Real-time Monitoring, Gear Motor, Patient Identification, Pharmacy Automation.

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