Blister Pack Adherence

I was a bit flummoxed when starting to make this section. You see, theres a number of companies creating devices that can track removal of medications from a blister pack that drugs are sometimes dispensed in. The thing is, in the US, most drugs come in an amber vial, but overseas many drugs come in blister packaging for unit-dosing. But, there are a few exceptions exist in the US, and the biggest one is oral birth control (which was argued to help increase adherence and other therapeutic reasons). So, while many of these devices could theoretically be attached to any blister pack (e.g., ibuprofen, PPI, vitamins), they are currently being marketed towards the oral birth control market. So, with that being the case, this list includes any such sensor to attach to blister packs to track birth control medications as a main purpose by said companies.

 
 
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Popit

A rather unique device, called the Popit Sense, that clips directly onto the blister pack. The device syncs with an app that alerts you to take your medication. The device (using proprietary technology [movement, touch, sound]) can then detect when a tablet was removed from the blister pack.

Research:

  • Popit has completed some clinical research using their product.

 
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Aavia

A smart blister pack container in which a patient would insert their birth control blister pack to track adherence. The device will sync with and app that will let the patient know when to take their dose and keep track of adherence. The device can then detect if a medication has been removed from the blister pack.

Research:

  • No research or publications were found related to the Aavia system.