The Med-eMonitor System, a new interactive "smart
pillbox," was developed by InforMedix to address the problem of noncompliance
among patients with chronic conditions and the elderly.
The technology alerts patients with a
musical chime when the patient should take their medication, reminds the
patient how to take it, and records the date and time when the pill drawer is
opened. The system also asks questions about the patient's health. If a
patient misses a dose or takes the wrong medication, the technology sends an
alert message by email, text message, or fax to a call center or loved one.
Critical alerts, such as signs of impending stroke or elevated blood sugar
levels, are flagged for the call center staff within minutes.
InforMedix is retailing its Med-eMonitor
System through a new program with Southern Pharmacy Cooperative (SPC) that
will initially involve two of its participating independent pharmacies. The
technology will be utilized to enhance the medication adherence of selected
customers, such as those who require chronic care and take multiple
medications. InforMedix will ship the units to customers and provide
promotional materials to the independent pharmacies and their pharmacists. The
pharmacists will market and sell the Med-eMonitor to retail pharmacy
customers. excelleRx, a company that offers medication consultation and
pharmaceutical distribution services for elderly, chronic care, and hospice
populations, will provide monitoring, drug interaction risk analysis, and
medication management support to customers. Upon successful commercialization
through the first two pharmacies, SPC will make the Med-eMonitor System
available to each of its member pharmacies.
