We are relying on an outdated system that allows for easy nonadherence to medication. This involves patients both over and undertaking their medication, and forgetting when they took medication.
Medication errors can happen when a medication is prescribed improperly, is prepared or dispensed improperly, when drug information is entered into a computer system incorrectly, or when a patient takes a medication incorrectly.
In the United States, 7,000 to 9,000 people die each year due to medication errors.
1 in 5 adverse drug events cause by medication error were related to patient use of medications in the home.
DEATH HAPPENS EVERY DAY IN THE USA DUE TO MEDICATION ERRORS
OF PATIENTS CLAIM THEY OVERTAKE MEDICATION ON A DAILY BASIS
BILLION IS SPENT EACH YEAR IN THE USA ON PEOPLE INJURED BY MEDICATION ERRORS
PillSafe is a mobile app you can install on your phone. It uses image recognition technology to recognize pills to ensure you are taking the correct medication.
Through its scheduling features, you can be sure to get a reminder to take your medication when you need to. And, better yet, the app will check for adverse reactions between the drugs you are taking.
Avoid medication errors by taking the correct pills on time and cross-check that what you are prescribed won't interact.