Friday, September 25, 2009
'Robo-pills' boost Rx compliance
Novartis is testing microchips embedded in prescription drugs to remind patients to take their medicines.
A receiver on the patient's shoulder picks up the signal. If the patient forgets, the chips sends patients a text message.
20 patients using valsartan (Diovan) increased compliance from 30% to 80% after six months, reported the Financial Times.
It adds new meaning to the term "telemedicine."
Labels: drug companies, drugs, medication, medication adherence
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