Schreiner MediPharm and Experts in Communications & Connectivity Technology created a smart package for a global pharmaceutical company to improve upon the accuracy, efficiency and speed of clinical trials. As it is often difficult to track how trial participants adhere to protocols, the smart packaging system was developed to minimize errors and improve program adherence.
The smart package boasts a design that generates real-time data when a patient releases a tablet from the blister pack. This information is stored in the packaging, but may also be transmitted to a database via a dedicated smartphone app or reader.
While this specific smart packaging solution was developed to clinical trials between participants and a pharmaceutical company, the design also has the potential to support improved communication between patients and physicians.
Data-Generating Pill Packages
This Smart Package Generates Real-Time Data from Interactions
Trend Themes
1. Real-time Data Generation - The smart package design generates real-time data, opening opportunities for more accurate and timely insights.
2. Improved Program Adherence - The smart packaging system helps minimize errors and improve participants' adherence to clinical trial protocols, creating opportunities for more successful trials.
3. Enhanced Patient-physician Communication - The smart package design has the potential to support improved communication between patients and physicians, paving the way for more effective healthcare interactions.
Industry Implications
1. Pharmaceutical Packaging - The smart packaging technology presents an innovation opportunity for the pharmaceutical packaging industry to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of clinical trials.
2. Healthcare Technology - The smart package's data-generation capabilities create disruptive innovation opportunities for the healthcare technology sector to improve patient care and treatment outcomes.
3. Clinical Research - The smart packaging system opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the clinical research industry, allowing for more reliable data collection and improved trial processes.