Circadian Design, a health-focused tech startup, is using its new 'Round Refill' app to eliminate missed medications -- whether by a strep throat ridden office worker or an elderly person with several prescriptions to manage. The "smart pill bottle" and app combine to automatically set reminders, light-up alerts, and new prescription orders when necessary.
Round Refill comes with two pieces of hardware: a "smart coin" and a refill bottle. The smart coin contains a circuit board and LEDs that communicate with the app and light up as a reminder to take the pills. It attaches to the lid of the refill bottle, which itself contains a battery. The refill bottle is replaced monthly as part of Round Refill's service so that users never need to replace or charge the battery.
Round Refill takes care of the medication process by activating LED alerts when it's time to take a pill, pings the smartphone app whenever the refill bottle is opened and pills are taken, and orders a fresh prescription when the bottle is finished.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Smart Medication Reminders
- Creation of affordable, at-home, and fully integrated pill management systems using modern tech such as smart pills and smart bottles.
- Remote Prescription Refills
- Development of apps and platforms that enable users to have prescriptions refilled remotely and automatically without leaving home.
- Integrated Health Solutions
- Incorporating wearable technology and healthcare software into medical devices to provide proactive health monitoring and management.
Where This Applies
- Pharmaceuticals
- Opportunity for pharmaceutical companies to partner with tech startups to create smart medication solutions and automated prescription refills.
- Healthtech
- Creating innovative and user-friendly healthcare technology solutions to help patients manage their medications and maintain their health.
- Smart Home
- Integration of smart home technology with healthcare solutions to provide remote management of medication and health for elderly or disabled populations.
