Aug

Medication Management and Support Service Trial

A medication management and support service using Chiptech’s Personal Response Unit (PRU) is currently being trialled in Christchurch. This unique solution is designed to help people to take the right medication at the right time.

Chiptech, an innovative electronics company, has partnered with St John and Christchurch pharmacies to trial this new service in peoples’ homes.

The three pharmacies involved are Unichem Brighton Village Pharmacy, Unichem Belfast Pharmacy, and Union Street Pharmacy. They will be dispensing medication in Medico Blister Paks supplied by Douglas Pharmaceutical.

Chiptech’s Managing Director Graeme Moore says, “We are running this trial to demonstrate that our reminder system, working in conjunction with pharmacists and the support offered by St John, can help people to better manage their medication while living independently in the community.

Participants in the trial have a PRU, with the medication reminder function, connected to their phone and power. The automated reminder system prompts participants with a pre-recorded voice message, and a message on screen, to take their medication at times they have chosen in consultation with their pharmacist."

If a participant doesn’t press the flashing button to acknowledge the reminder within 90 minutes, then St John is alerted. St John follows a set procedure selected by the pharmacist and customised to suit a participant’s level of need. St John also regularly telephones the participant to discuss their progress over the trial.

Mr Moore continuied on to say, “This is one in a series of affordable healthcare initiatives we plan to introduce in the next two years to create a more efficient person centred healthcare model, which enables people to remain independent in their community with the help of support services."

If you are interested in participating in this free medication management and support service, please visit one of the pharmacies mentioned for more information.

Company Profile

Chiptech is a Christchurch based company specialising in manufacturing electronics that help people to remain independent, safe and healthy in their homes. For more information on Chiptech and this trial please visit the website www.chiptech.co.nz or contact Abby Moore at Chiptech on 0800 84 77 88.

Medication Management and Support Service Trial

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