Tablet dispenser

A tablet dispenser comprising:

• a tablet storage unit having a plurality of tablet storage spaces in which a number of different kinds of tablets can be stored, each of said tablet storage spaces having a cover which can be manually opened;
• a tablet discharge means for discharging tablets from a designated one of said tablet storage spaces;
• a hopper provided under said tablet storage unit for receiving tablets discharged from said tablet storage spaces;
• a tablet packing unit for receiving tablets from said hopper and packing said tablets;
• a control unit;
• a display means connected to said control unit;
• and
• a data reader connected to said control unit for reading first data identifying the name and type of tablets stored in a tablet container,
• wherein said control unit includes a detector means for detecting that a supply of tablets are low or are depleted in any one of said tablet storage spaces and displaying, on said display means, second data identifying the position of said detected tablet storage spaces in which the supply of tablets are low or depleted, and third data identifying the name and type of tablets to be put in any one of said table storage spaces in which a low or depleted supply of tablets has been detected, and
• a comparison means for comparing said first and third data and displaying, on said display means, whether or not said first and third data coincide.