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Research shows that nearly half of adults from 20 to 50 years old take medication daily. No wonder pill boxes and dispensers are becoming more common inside households. These simple, yet sophisticated devices automate the routine, helping users allocate the pills and capsules, distribute and manage them and make sure they don’t forget to take their meds.

Designer Anthony Chupp has conceptualized a smart pill dispenser that combines digital and analog methods to make it easier for the user to automate the process of distributing pills. The design uses a specially designed pharmacy-grade pill sorting plate that allows the user to be precise when refilling the tray. It only has an opening for a single day so the user don’t accidentally drop medicine inside compartments that have already been filled up. The user can also just pour their pills on the tray and then use the built-in spatula to move the exact kind and number toward the opening.

Named Cadence, the pill dispenser has 30 pill pods – one for every day of the month – arranged like spokes around a wheel. When it’s time to dispense the day’s dosage, it releases the pills down a dropper shaped to guide the pieces into a cup for collection.
After that, the wheel rotates smoothly to the next day.

The button to dispense the pills for the day is located at the top, out of the reach of kids. two latches are securely placed on the sides to prevent children from getting into the device.

The dispenser features a small digital clock to take note of the time, and an LED light ring around the box allows for gentle reminders to take your medicine. When connected to a mobile device, Cadence will also be able to keep track of your intake.

Designed with lonely elderly people in mind, MedEasy by Indian product designer Tarun Pahadiya is a thoughtful medicine box that helps senior citizens living alone remember, manage, and stock their medicines efficiently despite memory issues or limited motor activities. Secondary users encompass caretakers, including nurses, young family members, doctors, and NGO helpers who interact with the product to support the primary users.

MedEasy is not just a medicine box; it is a comprehensive solution that empowers elderly individuals to take control of their medication regimen. The sliding mechanism allows users to effortlessly remove cells, reducing physical effort while providing a smooth experience with opening of cells.

The product employs a simple and calm visual language, its colour palette reflecting morning, noon, and night. Minimal yet impactful physical controls allow for easy scrolling and selection. The dispenser comes in handy both at home and on the go.

To enhance the distribution of the medicine for the elderly, a corresponding app offers a user-friendly interface for tracking dosages and schedules. It enables remote monitoring and management by caregivers, ensuring timely medication and minimizing the risk of errors.

Ownum Pod conceptualized by Argentinian practice Rume Studio is not just an app that sends the user reminders for medication, but a smart device where one can put a medicine bottle and configure the connected app to provide notifications when it is time to take pills.

The device is reminiscent of a smartphone with a space for a medicine bottle in the middle. A precision scale inside the device ensures the user takes the correct dosage. Those who take several different meds can interconnect multiple pods with just one power cable. It has a rubber base and is also modular so you can place double or multiple pods together.