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If you or someone you know is struggling to keep track of medication and take it on schedule, some great, automated solutions are available to help. When simply taking the right medication at the right time can improve your quality of life, an automatic medication dispenser makes a tremendous difference.
When someone struggles to maintain their medication schedule, introducing automated medication management can bring these key benefits:
Around 75% of Americans have trouble taking medication as directed. 39% of Canadians struggle to follow the correct regime for their medication. Forgetfulness significantly contributes to non-adherence with prescription schedules, a factor automated medication management can mitigate.
For patients, this can lead to improved outcomes. They get the full benefit of their medication when they take it according to directions. They’re more likely to take the correct dosage on the proper timeline.
Medication adherence is often called “pharmacy’s biggest problem” in Canada. The Canadian data shows that non-adherence to medication regimes leads to more than 12,500 preventable deaths each year among cardiovascular patients alone. In the US, it’s the fourth-leading cause of accidental deaths.
Automated medication dispensers can be a solution for improving medication adherence and preventing unnecessary deaths. Whether due to taking an incorrect dosage or forgetting to take medication, an automated solution keeps track and leads to better compliance.
Keeping loved ones safe and independent is often a caregiver’s primary goal. Automated medication dispensers can help achieve those things by making medication management quicker and easier for the caregiver and the loved one.
This convenience is crucial. Those cared for can maintain some independence and have a valuable self-esteem boost. It’s a win-win for caregivers and patients.