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Posted on May 7, 2009 by Jerry Fahrni
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The InforMedix Med-eMonitor is an internet enabled medication storage device that sounds musical chimes when it’s time for a patient to take their medication. Coined a “smat pillbox” by the maker it provides dosing instructions to the user and monitors their medication use. According to the website the device offers:

- Medication reminders and dosing information for up to 25 medicationsmedemonitor
- Separate medication trays slots to hold up to 5 different medications
- Secure monitoring 24 hours a day
- General health questionnaires and health education
- Alerts to caregivers and loved ones, whom you select, are sent as necessary if medications are  missed or health is declining
- 24/7 support available through optional support services-COMING SOON
- Supports the “five Rights” of Medication Safety - Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Dose, Right Time, Right route of administration

The device has been used successfully in at least one study along with similar devices in other studies.

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