# Connected Medication Containers The 'PillClok' Smart Pill Box Reminds Users to Take Medication By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-07-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pill-box References: [gadgetsin](http://gadgetsin.com/pillclok-smart-pill-box-with-configurable-alarms.htm) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/64443495/PillClok-Branding-Product-Design) Taking medication requires consumers to constantly keep track of the time and the pills they need to take, so the 'PillClok' smart pill box works to keep everything organized to ensure there are never any [missed doses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifesaving-medication). The unit consists of the main box itself that can be integrated with up to four pills per day with each one set with a different schedule. This allows patients to customize their treatment schedule to ensure it's as organized as possible to prevent them from potentially missing a dose at some point during the day. The conceptual 'PillClok' smart pill box is the design work of Fabián Vadillo and has also been created in a [portable design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspo-smart-insulin) with a physical timer to let patients take their medications with them when leaving the house. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Medication Dispensers:** There is potential for the development of new and advanced smart pill dispensing technologies that would enable more efficient and user-friendly medication management opportunities. - **Customizable Treatment Schedules:** The PillClok's unique ability to allow patients to customize their treatment schedules presents an opportunity for other medication management solutions to focus on offering customizable schedule options. - **Portable Smart Pill Boxes:** The PillClok's portable design presents an opportunity for other smart pill box designs to focus on creating portable models that can be used while on-the-go or traveling. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health Tech:** Health tech companies can take advantage of the growing need for smart medication dispensing technologies to create innovative products that improve medication adherence and outcomes. - **Pharmaceuticals:** The pharmaceutical industry can benefit from the development of smart medication dispensers by providing a better patient experience and improving medication adherence rates. - **Elder Care:** The elderly population can particularly benefit from the development of customizable treatment schedules, portable smart pill boxes and smart medication dispensers to assist with managing multiple medications and increasing medication adherence rates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Medication-Holding Bedside Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automatic-pill-organizer.md) - [Smart Pill Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pill-organizers.md) - [Connected Medication Reminder Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ownum-pod.md) - [Design-Led Pill Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-stylish-pill-box.md) - [Friendly Medication Dispenser Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mymemo-pill-dispenser.md) - [Integrated Smartwatch Pillbox Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-pillbox.md) - [Multifunctional Sleek Pill Dispenser](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clock-pill.md) - [Creative Medication Reminders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medication-reminders.md) - [Countertop Pill Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m7-pill-organizer.md)