“More than 250 people have benefited from this project, which has helped
them to self-manage their medication. We have outlined both the business
case and the experience of people in the West Midlands using the automated
pill dispenser service. As local authorities and GPs assume more responsibilities
for community based healthcare this work becomes even more relevant.
We have not yet explored the potential for GPs to directly prescribe this service.
Equally there are areas across the rest of the country who are yet to explore
the technology. We hope our success in the West Midlands will inspire others
to follow.”