# Smart Opioid Prescription Dispensers 'Pilleve' Was Designed to Help Prevent Addiction By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-10-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pilleve References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/10/13/this-smart-pill-bottle-was-designed-to-change-user-behavior-and-fight-the-opioid-epidemic/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29) & [vukdragovic](https://vukdragovic.com/) 'Pilleve' is a [smart pill bottle and dispenser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidwise) that was designed by Vuk Dragovic to help those who've been prescribed potentially addictive opioids to limit their use and provide more accountability. The bottle comes with a [connected app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trulla-mobile-app), which monitors intake in real-time, and can even alert family members or local authorities so that the appropriate action can be taken if it senses that a higher dose is consumed. In addition to preventing patients from taking more medication than they need and possibly developing a severe dependence on the substance, the smart bottle also prevents any other household members from accessing the pills. With a sleek and modern design, Pilleve acts as a [design-forward medication solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stylish-pill-box) that is seamlessly integrated into any space. Image Credit: Vuk Dragovic ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Opioid Prescription Dispensers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced smart pill bottles and dispensers that use connected apps to monitor and regulate medication intake, providing accountability and preventing addiction. - **Real-time Medication Monitoring:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create connected apps that track and monitor medication intake in real-time, allowing for timely intervention and support in cases of abuse or overdose. - **Design-forward Medication Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design sleek and modern medication solutions that seamlessly blend into any space, appealing to patients' aesthetic sensibilities while still addressing their health needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Healthcare Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: In the healthcare technology industry, there is potential to develop and market advanced smart pill bottles and dispensers that improve medication management and prevent addiction. - **Pharmaceuticals:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: In the pharmaceutical industry, there is potential to collaborate with technology companies to integrate connected apps with medication packaging, ensuring better monitoring and control of opioid prescriptions. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: In the interior design industry, there is potential to create aesthetically pleasing medication solutions that seamlessly integrate into home environments, providing both functionality and visual appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Pill Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pill-organizers.md) - [Friendly Medication Dispenser Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mymemo-pill-dispenser.md) - [Connected Medication Reminder Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ownum-pod.md) - [Wall-Mounted Medication Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadence-medication-dispenser.md) - [Overdose-Preventing Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overdose-preventing-wearable.md) - [Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singing-bottle.md) - [Modernized Waste-Free Medication Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-medicine-dispenser.md) - [Integrated Smartwatch Pillbox Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-pillbox.md) - [Parkinson's-Safe Pill Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tremorsafe.md)