# Streamlined Medication Pens The 'Epipi' EpiPen Enhances the Equipment to Ensure Proper Dosage By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-07-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epipen References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/07/21/epinephrine-injection-has-never-been-so-easy/) Standard EpiPens haven't changed much over the years, to the 'Epipi' looks to do so in a manner that keeps users safe by streamlining the usage capabilities. The 'Epipi' EpiPen works by being twisted to be activated and depressed into the thigh as a regular one would be. An incorporated medication reservoir indicator lets you know just how much has been used so you know when the dosage has been properly administered. The 'Epipi' EpiPen features a rigid casing to enable those who need to carry one around with them to simply toss it in their bag without having to worry about it breaking or leaking. The 'Epipi' is the conceptual design work of Harry Moorman. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Streamlined Medication Pens:** The 'Epipi' EpiPen demonstrates the trend of streamlining medication pens by incorporating twist activation and a medication reservoir indicator. - **Enhanced Usability:** The 'Epipi' EpiPen showcases the trend of enhancing usability by providing a rigid casing for durability and ease of carrying. - **Transparent Medication Administration:** The 'Epipi' EpiPen highlights the trend towards transparent medication administration by featuring a medication reservoir indicator to track usage. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pharmaceuticals:** The pharmaceutical industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by developing more user-friendly and durable medication pens like the 'Epipi' EpiPen. - **Medical Devices:** In the medical device industry, there is potential for disruptive innovation through the creation of streamlined and transparent medication delivery systems such as the 'Epipi' EpiPen. - **Design and Engineering:** The design and engineering field can harness disruptive innovation opportunities by conceptualizing and developing improved medication pens with features like twist activation and a medication reservoir indicator as seen in the 'Epipi' EpiPen. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Waste-Free Medication Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-medicine-dispenser.md) - [Wearable Drug Delivery Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-injector.md) - [Digitized Medication Inhalers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mae-inhaler.md) - [Portable Diabetes Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspo-smart-insulin.md) - [Revolutionary Life-Saving Medication Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesaving-medication.md) - [Accessible Pill Dispenser Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solopill.md) - [Friendly Medication Dispenser Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mymemo-pill-dispenser.md) - [Lung Health-Tracking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpen-spirometer.md) - [Connected Medication Reminder Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ownum-pod.md)