Technology has helped facilitate a more efficient and secure method of medication dispensing. Automated dispensing units, medication cabinets, and emergency medication kits allow for the provision of medications, even when a pharmacist is not, or cannot be, physically present. The computerized systems are commonly electronically linked to patient profiles and inventory systems to enable a safe and secure method of drug dispensing. In Alabama, the use of these systems is governed by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy and, at times, other agencies, most commonly the Alabama Department of Public Health. It is important to understand the rules on how these systems work, the requirements associated with their use, and the role of the pharmacy professional in their operation.