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RFID technology in blister packs to improve adherence

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InventionThe technology is a blister pack integrated with RFID technology to track medication adherence.BackgroundPatient non-adherence is when patients fail to follow the medication recommendations of their health care provider. This is a significant barrier to effective medical treatment. Estimates of hospitalization costs due to medication adherence are $13.35 billion annually in the United States. Non-adherence is a risk factor for many poor outcomes, which may contribute up to 125,000 deaths each year. ApplicationsThe invention could be sold as an adherence tool to pharmacies looking to improve their five star ratings.Regular chains such as Walgreens have not adopted this and may be a suitable target market for the invention.This type of device may help pharmacies track medication usage and intervene when appropriate.Pharmacies may be inclined to receive bonus payments from insurance plans if adherence rates can increase.AdvantagesThis technology may be lower in cost to implement versus many of the other adherence devices available. For example, a med compliance monitor may be extremely cost prohibitive to a patient and only used in research settings.These types of adherence devices provide many options over a blister pack including an alarm and text message reminders.The current technology is more suited to be implemented in a high-risk population due to its relative ease of use and low cost. A high-risk population that can benefit from medication adherence may be the elderly.InventorTerry Urbine ContactRakhi GibbonsLicensing Manager, Tech Launch Arizonarakhig@tla.arizona.eduTechnology ID: Refer to UA Case Number UA15-102

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*Principal Investigation

Name: Terry Urbine, Aoociate Research Scientist

Department: Pharmacy - Phx

Name: Adam Cardi, Engineer

Department:

Name: Sandi Thoi, Pharmacist

Department: Pharmacy -Phx

Name: William Thiagarajan, Adjunct Professor

Department: Public Health

Name: Sandesh Dev, Physician

Department: USVAMC

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美國