WO1991016876A1 - Dispositif de controle de prise d'une medication - Google Patents

Dispositif de controle de prise d'une medication Download PDF

Info

Publication number
WO1991016876A1
WO1991016876A1 PCT/CA1990/000136 CA9000136W WO9116876A1 WO 1991016876 A1 WO1991016876 A1 WO 1991016876A1 CA 9000136 W CA9000136 W CA 9000136W WO 9116876 A1 WO9116876 A1 WO 9116876A1
Authority
WO
WIPO (PCT)
Prior art keywords
medication
individual
patient
display means
upper face
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Ceased
Application number
PCT/CA1990/000136
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Gordon W. Holmes
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Professional Packaging Ltd
Original Assignee
Professional Packaging Ltd
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from US07/235,500 external-priority patent/US4926572A/en
Application filed by Professional Packaging Ltd filed Critical Professional Packaging Ltd
Priority to PCT/CA1990/000136 priority Critical patent/WO1991016876A1/fr
Publication of WO1991016876A1 publication Critical patent/WO1991016876A1/fr
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Ceased legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J7/00—Devices for administering medicines orally, e.g. spoons; Pill counting devices; Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine
    • A61J7/04—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers
    • A61J7/0409—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers
    • A61J7/0481—Arrangements for time indication or reminder for taking medicine, e.g. programmed dispensers with timers working on a schedule basis
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61J—CONTAINERS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR MEDICAL OR PHARMACEUTICAL PURPOSES; DEVICES OR METHODS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR BRINGING PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS INTO PARTICULAR PHYSICAL OR ADMINISTERING FORMS; DEVICES FOR ADMINISTERING FOOD OR MEDICINES ORALLY; BABY COMFORTERS; DEVICES FOR RECEIVING SPITTLE
    • A61J2205/00—General identification or selection means
    • A61J2205/20—Colour codes

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to devices for assisting in the correct administration of medication to a patient.
  • Noncompliance with medication regimens is emerging as a major public health problem. Noncompliance can take the form of underuse, overuse, or erratic use of prescribed medicines. At least one of every three prescriptions dispensed in the United States is taken incorrectly.
  • the present invention provides a device, herein called a Medi-Prompter, which is a programmable electronic device which will serve as an "Aide Memoire" for the patient who has the responsibility of taking his or her own prescription drugs according to the physician's dosage regimen
  • the Medi-Prompter (trade mark) is designed to be small and portable by the ambulatory patient and emits a pleasant beep or tone at each medication period at which time the patient is scheduled to take his prescribed dosage.
  • the device may be not much larger than a 50 ⁇ coin and can be conveniently carried in the pocket or purse or adhered to a convenient location for bed-ridden or confined patients in the home, retirement residences, etc.
  • Medi-Prompter can be programmed by the physician, pharmacist or by the patient, and is no more difficult to program than a normal digital watch.
  • the device is capable of accommodating up to four different prescription drugs with over 100 different dosage regimens from which to select.
  • the present invention provides a medicament regime control device, comprising a housing having an upper face, variable display means in the upper face having a plurality of individual side-by-side displays for displaying numerals therein to convey selected messages corresponding to the number of units of medication of selected ones of differing medicaments, and individual distinguished indicia on said upper face one adjacent each of said displays corresponding to individual medicaments to be taken by a patient.
  • the present invention utilizes a color code system plus an alpha designation which is keyed to the patient's supply of prescription drugs.
  • Figures 1A to ID illustrate combination of a device constructed in accordance with one embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2 is a plan view of the device of Figure 1 with the display in a dosage mode
  • Figure 3 is a plan view of the device of Figure 1 with the display in a time mode
  • Figure 4 is a plan view of the device of Figure 1 with the display in a reminder mode
  • Figures 5A to 5E illustrate a multi-use carrying case design of a device constructed in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 6 illustrates coding of medication to coding used with device of Figure 1.
  • Figure 1 illustrates the construction of the container 10, an elevational view appearing in Figure 1A, a side view appearing in Figure IB, a die-cut label appearing in Figure 1C and the approximate actual size of the container appearing in Figure ID.
  • the container 10 is of shallow depth, sufficient to house a circuit board for electronic controls for the display (see Figures 2 to 4) , and of hexagonal shape.
  • the hexagonal shape is preferred, since it is readily packaged for shipment and storage with a minimum of wasted space, but any other desired shape may be employed, such as circular.
  • the container 10 has an opaque base 12 and a transparent lid 14 which slide together into a locked position with a die-cut printed card 16 sandwiched between the lid 14 and the base 12 with an aperture 18 cut therein for a liquid crystal display 20 (see Figures 2 to 4) .
  • Recessed programming pins 22 may be provided in the side to permit programming by a physician or pharmacist while inhibiting accidental reprogramming by a patient.
  • Printed on the die-cut card 16 are a plurality of individual color-coded indicia 22 opposite one of each of the individual members 24 of the liquid crystal display 20, each of the indicia also bearing a distinctly-different letter.
  • Figure 6 shows use of the individual indicia 22, in the form of pressure-sensitive labels, on individual bottles 26 of medication.
  • the medication in the individual bottles 26 is color- and letter-coded so as to be identified by the individual liquid crystal display members 24.
  • the labels for the medication vials can be much larger than the image on the device 10. These labels may be packaged with the device for removal by the pharmacist.
  • the device 10 is controlled and programmed to display the number of doses of medicament and the time of administration of such dosage. Any convenient electronic circuit to achieve the required display may be employed. An audible prompting device also may be incorporated.
  • At least 98% of the potential dosage regimens used by physicians may be accommodated by the Medi-Prompter 10 with built-in patient convenience for differing times of rising and varying meal times during the day. In this way, the physician's directions for 'before' or 'after' meals and differing times when a patient normally retires at night, can be accommodated. About 100 different medication regimens are available and easily selected for programming using a two digit number on the Medi-Prompter.
  • the Medi-Prompter can accommodate the normal dosage regimens of 1 per day, 2 per day, 3 per day and 4 per day with numerous time options for the patient plus special programs for certain drugs that may require administration up to one dose every 4 hours.
  • a harmonious tone or beep is emitted by the device 10.
  • the flashing numbers on the LCD screen on the face of the Medi- Prompter If, for example, at 12 noon the patient is to take one tablet of Drug A, one tablet of Drug B and two capsules of Drug C, then these numbers show in the appropriate zone immediately below the correct alpha designation, as seen in Figure 2. These numbers flash or pulsate for a predetermined period of time, say approximately 10 minutes, as an additional reminder to the patient.
  • the patient can elect to push a button 28 to turn off the flashing numbers to show that he has taken his drugs, or the device may be left alone to turn off automatically. In either instance, the device 10 is automatically programmed for the next medication period. At a subsequent medication period, if the number 1 flashes under the alpha designator marked "B", the patient knows immediately that one tablet of Drug B is due. With facility, the patient can identify the medication vial with the distinctly-colored label, say red, and the alpha designator as a double check that the correct drug is being taken.
  • the pharmacist may elect to program the device 10 for the patient and to affix the appropriate label to the vial or bottle of medication, especially for the elderly patent.
  • the pharmacist may be equipped with a device in which the device 10 is inserted and which automatically programs the device as the pharmacist types out the label copy and dosage times that appear on the prescription label.
  • Some patients, however, may prefer to program their own Medi-Prompter.
  • a patient medication chart may be printed to provide a record for the patient of each medication to be taken, the correct dosage level each day and the times of administration of the medication. Chronic patients on long-term medication are notoriously delinquent in refilling prescriptions that often are essential to on-going patient care. Sometimes they are refilled several weeks late or not at all.
  • Another unique feature of the device 10 is its ability to remind the patient when it is time to refill the prescription.
  • the device 10 flashes an "R" on the LCD 20 in the space below the alpha designator at a predetermined time, say 5 days, before the existing supply runs out (see Figure 4) .
  • the device 10 continues to flash until turned off during that period, giving the patient five days in which to fill the prescription at his local pharmacy.
  • the pharmacist may be provided with a computerized re-order program for repeat prescriptions.
  • the program is intended to inform the pharmacist to phone the patient to refill at a predetermined time, say five days, before the existing supply runs out. This operation has the benefit, not only of reminding the patient but provides an opportunity to refill the prescription during off-peak or prearranged times, thereby decreasing waiting by the patient.
  • Figure 5 shows a modification to the structure of the device 10.
  • the device 10' is provided with end tabs 30, which are provided joined at top and bottom of the device by living hinges 32.
  • the end tabs have an elongate slot 34 and locking keys 36, which enable the tabs to be folded flat and locked into openings 38 in the rear face 40 of the device 10', when not required in use.
  • the rear face 40 has recessed areas 42 to receive the folded-over tabs and a space 44 for a pressure sensitive-adhesive strip 46.
  • the device 10' may be carried in a variety of ways, as seen in Figure 5B to 5D, the tabs 30 and the pressure-sensitive adhesive strip providing versatility with respect to such transportation.
  • the device of the invention offers one of the most exciting product developments for many years in the healthcare industry. Without doubt it will save countless lives and dollars. I predict that it will improve the compliance levels to heights yet unknown and will improve the calibre of health care on a global basis and will reduce, in a dramatic way, the rising costs of patient care. Modifications are possible within the scope of this invention.

Landscapes

  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Medical Informatics (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Medical Treatment And Welfare Office Work (AREA)
  • Medical Preparation Storing Or Oral Administration Devices (AREA)

Abstract

Un dispositif de controle de prise d'un médicament qui oblige le patient à prendre cette médication correctement en fonction d'une prescription prédéterminée. On utilise un système d'affichage à cristaux liquides (20, 24) pour afficher le dosage en quantité des médicaments associés par codage alphabétique et couleur à des flacons spécifiques contenant la médication.
PCT/CA1990/000136 1988-08-24 1990-04-27 Dispositif de controle de prise d'une medication Ceased WO1991016876A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
PCT/CA1990/000136 WO1991016876A1 (fr) 1988-08-24 1990-04-27 Dispositif de controle de prise d'une medication

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US07/235,500 US4926572A (en) 1987-08-24 1988-08-24 Medication timing device
PCT/CA1990/000136 WO1991016876A1 (fr) 1988-08-24 1990-04-27 Dispositif de controle de prise d'une medication

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
WO1991016876A1 true WO1991016876A1 (fr) 1991-11-14

Family

ID=25682954

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
PCT/CA1990/000136 Ceased WO1991016876A1 (fr) 1988-08-24 1990-04-27 Dispositif de controle de prise d'une medication

Country Status (1)

Country Link
WO (1) WO1991016876A1 (fr)

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1995001771A1 (fr) * 1993-07-09 1995-01-19 Managent Ab Dispositif de rappel de prise de medicaments
WO2001050434A1 (fr) * 2000-01-03 2001-07-12 Anoushirvan Mohammadzadeh Systeme aide-memoire pour prise de medicaments

Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4275384A (en) * 1979-06-04 1981-06-23 Hicks Thurmond A Portable medicine cabinet with timer
US4473884A (en) * 1982-01-08 1984-09-25 Sybron Corporation Electronic medication dispensing system
US4483626A (en) * 1982-01-08 1984-11-20 Apothecary Products, Inc. Medication timing and dispensing apparatus
US4490711A (en) * 1981-12-21 1984-12-25 Johnston Robert W Electronic programmable multiple alarm timing device and record
US4706815A (en) * 1982-08-23 1987-11-17 American Home Products Corporation Dispensing container for triphasic

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4275384A (en) * 1979-06-04 1981-06-23 Hicks Thurmond A Portable medicine cabinet with timer
US4490711A (en) * 1981-12-21 1984-12-25 Johnston Robert W Electronic programmable multiple alarm timing device and record
US4473884A (en) * 1982-01-08 1984-09-25 Sybron Corporation Electronic medication dispensing system
US4483626A (en) * 1982-01-08 1984-11-20 Apothecary Products, Inc. Medication timing and dispensing apparatus
US4706815A (en) * 1982-08-23 1987-11-17 American Home Products Corporation Dispensing container for triphasic

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1995001771A1 (fr) * 1993-07-09 1995-01-19 Managent Ab Dispositif de rappel de prise de medicaments
WO2001050434A1 (fr) * 2000-01-03 2001-07-12 Anoushirvan Mohammadzadeh Systeme aide-memoire pour prise de medicaments

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US4926572A (en) Medication timing device
US5031937A (en) Pictorial guidance/reminder system for medication
US5719780A (en) Medication timing device
US4293845A (en) Electronic multi-patient medication-time-intake programmer and alarm system
US5239491A (en) Medication reminder with pill containers holder and container sensing and warning means
US7188738B2 (en) Medication minder
US7543718B2 (en) System and method for storing and dispensing medication
Cramer Enhancing patient compliance in the elderly: role of packaging aids and monitoring
US20160354283A1 (en) Sensor-based medication systems
US5431450A (en) Medication board
US6226564B1 (en) Method and apparatus for dispensing drugs to prevent inadvertent administration of incorrect drug to patient
US6507275B2 (en) Pill dispensing reminder system for indicating when to take a specific pill
US6335907B1 (en) Package with integrated circuit chip embedded therein and system for using same
US6779663B1 (en) System and method for loading pills into a pillbox
US20020104848A1 (en) Pharmaceutical container having signaling means and associated method of use
US5597072A (en) Totally interactive patient compliance method
US7614358B2 (en) Method and device for recording periodic medicinal dosages
CN104207943A (zh) 一种患者使用的配药机及其配药方法
KR20070012509A (ko) 만능 약물 캐리어
JP7783516B2 (ja) 薬剤手撒き装置、薬剤手撒き装置の支援プログラム、および支援プログラムを記録した記録媒体
US20180214347A1 (en) Compliance System
ES2562953T3 (es) Estación dispensadora de medicamentos
US20140363029A1 (en) Programmable audio device
US20200368105A1 (en) Automated medicine portfolio and organizer
US20050150806A1 (en) Medication distribution system

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
AK Designated states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AU BR FI JP NO US

AL Designated countries for regional patents

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK ES FR GB IT LU NL SE