A method and system for transmitting information included in a memory device
to
a remote location. The information included in the memory device could take the
form of patient information as well as a prescription dosages and the remote location
could be a pharmacy or a physician's office. The memory device could be fixedly
attached to a drug container and a linker module would read the information contained
in the memory device and automatically contact a pharmacy located at a remote location
to fill a particular prescription. Information relating to the patient or the prescription
which is filled can also be transferred from the remote location directly into
the memory device through the linker module. In addition, the method and system
can be used to order or purchase any products or services from a vendor.