# Double-Sided Pills This Unique Pill is Perfect For Long-Term Drug Delivery By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-pill References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/dual-sided-pill-long-term-drug-delivery/42721/) & [news.mit.edu](http://news.mit.edu/2016/pill-gi-tract-long-term-drug-release-0406) A group of scientists and engineers working out of [MIT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant), led by Robert Langer, have developed a unique pill that could be exceptionally useful in [long-term drug delivery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutritional-supplement-delivery) . What's great about this pill is its two-sided build -- one side holds the pill in place, while the other side effectively repels food and liquids that could damage it. Ultimately, this means that the pill is capable of staying inside the patient's gastrointestinal tract for very long periods of time, making it an ideal solution for long-term delivery of drugs into the system. Ultimately, this [two-sided unique pill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-relief-delivery-system) could revolutionize the treatment of a wide variety of conditions which would stand to benefit from this truly unique form of pill structure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Double-sided Pills:** A unique pill design that repels food and liquids, making it ideal for long-term drug delivery. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pharmaceuticals:** Pharmaceutical companies can explore the use of double-sided pills to improve long-term drug delivery. - **Biotechnology:** Biotech companies can leverage the unique structure of double-sided pills for innovative drug delivery solutions. - **Medical Technology:** Medical technology firms can incorporate double-sided pills into their products to enhance long-term treatment options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revolutionary Insulin Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insulin-capsule.md) - [Scar Tissue-Evading Implants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-implant.md) - [Modernized Waste-Free Medication Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-medicine-dispenser.md) - [Accessible Pill Dispenser Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solopill.md) - [Wearable Drug Delivery Patches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-injector.md) - [Joystick-Controlled Photographic Pills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pill-camera.md) - [Swallow-Friendly Pain Relievers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tylenol-easytoswallow.md) - [Smart Pill Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-pill-organizers.md) - [Chewing Gum Medication](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medgum.md)