Med-Q Introduces a Programmable Pill Dispenser with Alarms to Eliminate Medication Errors

Med-Q Introduces a Programmable Pill Dispenser with Alarms to Eliminate Medication Errors Phoenix Az August 28, 2012—Why was the MED-Q Automated pill dispenser invented. Lee DeMar was managing a Phoenix-based nursing agency, he continuously over heard... More

Med-Q Introduces a Programmable Pill Dispenser with Alarms to Eliminate Medication Errors Phoenix Az August 28, 2012—Why was the MED-Q Automated pill dispenser invented. Lee DeMar was managing a Phoenix-based nursing agency, he continuously over heard nurses getting frustration because their older patients were not taking their medications properly and were returning back to the ER time after time. The need for a 21st century programmable pill dispenser became apparent. Medication non-compliance — which has been called by the Wall Street Journal “America s other drug problem” — causes unnecessary emergency room visits and other avoidable medical expenses to the tune of 300 Billion dollars per year. Improper medication management also causes in excess of 125,000 deaths each year. . . . The Med-Q Pillbox is different than any pill organizer on the market today. It is a self-contained, "all-in-one" electronic weekly pill organizer, medication reminder and programmable pill dispenser Less