2. The Facts
32 million Americans take 5+ meds each day
51% of those are 65+
25% of those age 65+ take 10-19 meds per day
Source: PhRMA; Kelton Research; CDC
3. The Problem
Adherence for meds taken once per day = 80%
Adherence for meds taken 4x per day = 50%
US = 75% non-adherent in some way
Source: PhRMA; Kelton Research
4. The Pain
$290 billion annually
Extra caregiver visits
Return to doctor
Return to hospital
Impacts aren’t just financial
Pain
Suffering
Pre-mature death (125,000/year)
Source: New England Health Institute
5. Monthly Cost Continuum
Family
Caregivers
Part Time
Care
Full Time
Care
Independent
Living
Assisted
Living
Nursing
Home
$0
to
$500
$500
to
$1,000
$1,000
to
$2,000
$2,000
to
$5,000
$5,000
to
$10,000
Care Options & Their Costs
7. Remotely managed
15 meds x 90 days each
EZ-button dispensing
Caregiver notifications
Strategic integration
An amazingly smart, super simple, fully automated home medication dispenser.
