Balda AG and Mechatronic AG presented the Smart Drug Dispenser for the first time at the CPhI Worldwide in Madrid this past October, and received an innovation award at the Compamed in D-sseldorf the very next month. The combination of app and easy-to-handle drug dispenser helps prevent administration errors and thus unnecessary complaints or hospital stays. They have now further developed the dispenser itself, making it approximately 25% smaller for even easier handling.

A signal helping patients: The Smart Drug Dispenser makes an important contribution to therapy safety. The physician or patient enters the number of pills and the time when the medication is to be taken, via the app. The device, which easily fits in the palm of hand, stores the dosage regimen and dispenses the tablets via the push of a button.

The associated smartphone app gives the user reminders - via text alerts and an acoustic signal - until the proper dose has been dispensed. This prevents under- or over dosage. Scientific figures show that this support is dearly needed.

Additionally, via the app, messages regarding missed doses could be sent to someone supporting the patient.