PillSafe Innovations Aim to Reduce Opioid Misuse

Recent research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal reveals concerns about overprescribing medications and the subsequent misuse of unused opioids. PillSafe's smart pill delivery system addresses these issues by ensuring prescription compliance and securing medication access.

The study indicates that many opioid use disorders begin with legitimate prescriptions, stressing the need for proper medication disposal and management. PillSafe's system locks medication access to the patient's prescription schedule, decreasing the risk of misuse.

Dr. John Barr, co-founder of PillSafe, emphasized the importance of secure medication dispensing to prevent misuse and save lives. PillSafe's technology programs bottles with prescription details and utilizes unique access codes for patients. This ensures medication is dispensed only as prescribed.

Additional features include an external display showing the remaining pills and time until the next dose, breach detection with a noxious spray deterrent, and notifications sent to pharmacies and physicians in case of unauthorized access. These measures provide robust defense against medication abuse and unauthorized usage.