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Compliancy Connection is a standard low-cost electronic module builtaround a single RFID microchip and is designed to be embedded inpharmaceutical packaging. Electronic sensors are printed onto the packagingto detect when a dose of medicine is removed.
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Non-compliance is increasingly recognized as a major problem in healthcare. Experts believe that over 50% of people do not take their medication asprescribed, causing tens of thousands of avoidable admissions to hospitalsand care homes.
There are many reasons for non-compliancy. Memory lapses result in peopleskipping a dose or even taking multiple doses. Some people worry aboutside-effects, others misinterpret the instructions on how to take themedication. Sometimes children take medicines that are not intended for them,and older people struggle to open the packaging. Lack of objective compliancydata may even cause doctors to switch medication or increase dosage levelsunnecessarily.
Pharma DDSi is a holistic solution that improves compliancy, providingobjective data to caregivers and patients alike:
- Electronics embedded in the package provide reminders, recordmedication events, and transmit the medication history to the care-giver.
- A printed questionnaire captures the patient's feelings when takingmedication. Direct communication to a specialist warns of side-effects andenables early intervention.
- DDSi is a carton solution. Clear instructions for use are printed onthe packaging.
- Stora Enso also offers child resistant and senior friendly packagingsolutions.
Pharma DDSi works with a variety of database solutions includingPackAgent Compliance Monitoring software. This system is used for trackingand tracing the packages, capturing the compliance data and sharing results.
Per Nathanaelson, Cypak CEO, comments: "The low-cost electronic solutionprovided by Cypak, combined with Stora Enso's expertise, is further openingthe way for widespread global adoption of intelligent pharmaceuticalpackaging."
Ismo Saarinen, Director, Pharmaceutical Solutions, Stora Enso, comments:"Pharma DDSi is a ground breaking solution. Together with Cypak we willcontinue to drive innovation, affordability, and connectivity."
Links: http://www.cypak.com and http://www.storaenso.com/pharma
SOURCE Cypak AB
