Interactive medication delivery system

A medication delivery system comprising

• a housing
• first storage means for storing at least one dose of a medication within the housing away from access by the patient,
• second storage means separate from the first storage means for storing at least one dose of a medication within the housing away from access by the patient,
• first delivery means associated with the first storage means for selectively delivering a medication dose from the first storage means to the patient,
• second delivery means associated with the second storage means for selectively delivering a medication dose from the second storage means to the patient,
• internal memory means for storing a prescribed schedule for administering medication,
• external input means for receiving and interpreting at least one prescribed medication delivery command from the patient,
• first control means for generating a command signal to actuate the first delivery means in response to the prescribed schedule stored in the internal memory means and not in response to receipt of a medication delivery command from the external input means including first means for generating an error signal refusing to administer medication whenever invalid input is received from the patient,
• second control means for generating a command signal to actuate the second delivery means in response to the receipt of a prescribed medication delivery command from the external input means, and
• means operative in response to the command signals generated by the control means for maintaining a data file for each medication dispensing device, the data file including a record representing a running total of the number of medication dosages contained in the associated storage compartment, the data file including a record reflecting the administration of medication according to the prescribed schedule, a record reflecting he administration of medication in response to the medication delivery command from the patient, and a record indicating the generation of the error signal.