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The invention provides exemplary dispensing systems and methods for dispensing medical supply items. According to one exemplary method, a dispensing cabinet is provided having a processor. An auxiliary storage location is also provided and is separate from the dispensing cabinet. The auxiliary stora

The invention provides exemplary dispensing systems and methods for dispensing medical supply items. According to one exemplary method, a dispensing cabinet is provided having a processor. An auxiliary storage location is also provided and is separate from the dispensing cabinet. The auxiliary storage location has at least one door and at least one lock to lock the door, with the lock being operable upon receipt of a signal from the processor. Further, the auxiliary storage location holds at least one medical supply item. User identification information and charge account information are entered into the processor to cause the processor to send a signal to unlock the lock. An item sensor on the dispensing cabinet is actuated to record removal of the medical supply item from the auxiliary storage location. The medical supply item is then removed from the auxiliary storage location.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for dispensing medical supply items, the method comprising:providing a dispensing cabinet having a processor;providing an auxiliary storage location which is separate from the dispensing cabinet and has at least one door and at least one lock to lock the door, wh

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A method for dispensing medical supply items, the method comprising:providing a dispensing cabinet having a processor;providing an auxiliary storage location which is separate from the dispensing cabinet and has at least one door and at least one lock to lock the door, wherein the lock is operable upon receipt of a signal from the processor, and wherein the auxiliary storage location holds at least one medical supply item;entering into the processor user identification information and charge account information to cause the processor to send a signal to unlock the lock;actuating an item sensor on the dispensing cabinet to record removal of the medical supply item from the auxiliary storage location; andremoving the medical supply item from the auxiliary storage location.