# Assistive Pharmaceutical Packaging This Package's E-Paper Display Offers Medication Reminders By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-06-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharmaceutical-packaging-design References: [packagingeurope](https://packagingeurope.com/faller-introduces-intelligent-packaging-medical-prescription/) & [august-faller](http://www.august-faller.com/) The majority of today's pharmaceutical packaging is static and nonresponsive, but August Faller sees the potential for it to play a vital part in supporting one's health. As August Faller manufactures and supplies [pharmaceutical secondary packaging solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realtime-tracking-solution), it developed a folding carton prototype with an integrated e-paper display. When paired with an app and Bluetooth, the smart package has the potential to reveal [personalized dosage information](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadpack-dropify-bottle), as well as reminders like when one's medication should be taken. When a patient interacts with the button on the [intelligent pharmaceutical packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleo-assistant) for the first time, the carton's screen displays a greeting, as well as prompts to verify the included tablets or view dosage information. Rather than relying on an external reminder system of some sort, patients may get support from the package itself, which emits a tone to signal when it's time to take one's medication. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smart Pharmaceutical Packaging:** The integration of e-paper displays in pharmaceutical packaging offers personalized dosage information and medication reminders. - **Interactive Packaging Solutions:** The development of folding carton prototypes with built-in displays presents opportunities for packaging that actively engages with users. - **Self-contained Medication Reminders:** Packaging that emits tones to signal when medication should be taken eliminates the need for external reminder systems. ### Where This Applies - **Pharmaceutical Packaging:** The pharmaceutical packaging industry can explore the integration of smart features to enhance medication adherence. - **Health Technology:** The development of interactive packaging solutions presents new opportunities for the health technology industry. - **Patient Care:** Self-contained medication reminders can improve patient care by reducing medication errors and increasing adherence. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Pill Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pill-organizers.md) - [Connected Medication Reminder Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ownum-pod.md) - [Targeted Treatment Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharma-care.md) - [Glow-in-the-Dark Prescription Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowing-relief.md) - [Efficient Healthcare Packaging Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-packager.md) - [Friendly Medication Dispenser Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mymemo-pill-dispenser.md) - [Dosage-Managing Medicine Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medeasy.md) - [Single-Handed Pharmaceutical Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapslide.md) - [Integrated Smartwatch Pillbox Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-pillbox.md)