A storage device having a cylindrical housing with a first end, a second end and cylindrical side, wherein the ends are closed and the cylindrical side has one or more apertures. There is a cylindrical cover for each of the one or more apertures that slidably fit over the cylindrical side of the cylindrical housing and able to slide about the cylindrical side exposing or covering the one or more apertures.

In accordance with one example embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus for monitoring a medication-taking status is disclosed. The apparatus is configured as part of or coupled with a medication container. The apparatus includes a first sensor that is disposed inside the apparatus, activated upon a detection by a second sensor of a motion of the medication container, or a non-motion of the medication container for a predefined time period, and configured to measure medication pills stored in the medication container. The apparatus also includes a control module configured to determine the medication-taking status based on the measurement of the medication pills. The apparatus further includes a communication module that is disposed inside the apparatus and configured to transmit at least one of a report and a warning message based at least in part on the medication-taking status to at least one remote subscriber.

In accordance with one example embodiment of the present disclosure, an apparatus for monitoring a medication-taking status is disclosed. The apparatus is configured as part of or coupled with a medication container. The apparatus includes a first sensor that is disposed inside the apparatus, activated upon a detection by a second sensor of a motion of the medication container, or a non-motion of the medication container for a predefined time period, and configured to measure medication pills stored in the medication container. The apparatus also includes a control module configured to determine the medication-taking status based on the measurement of the medication pills. The apparatus further includes a communication module that is disposed inside the apparatus and configured to transmit at least one of a report and a warning message based at least in part on the medication-taking status to at least one remote subscriber.

Methods of patient compliance using a dosage distribution system to prevent contrast-induced acute injury by administering an inhibitor of fatty acid oxidation to a patient in need thereof. Also provided are methods involving use of dosage distribution system with trimetazidine or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof for the prevention and/or treatment of contrast-induced acute kidney injury in a subject in need thereof.

A medication dispensing system is provided and includes a medicine transfer device (MTD) and a controller. The MTD transfers medicine between first and second containers. The first container initially stores medicine. The controller: determines a first predetermined amount of medicine to be dispensed from the medicine dispensing system; causes the MTD to discharge a second predetermined amount of the medicine from the first container onto the MTD, and transfer a third predetermined amount of the medicine from the MTD to the second container; subsequent to the transfer of the third predetermined amount, determine whether the second container has greater than or equal to the first predetermined amount; and if the second container has less than the first predetermined amount, cause the MTD to transfer a portion of the medicine on the MTD into the second container or discharge a portion of the medicine in the first container onto the MTD.

Systems and methods are provided for managing medicine usage. The system includes a medicine management apparatus that is configured to receive a medicine container. The medicine management apparatus tracks usage of medicine in the medicine container by monitoring when the medicine container is removed from the medicine management apparatus. The medicine management apparatus also provides alerts to a user when it is time for the user to take another dosage of medicine and alerts the user when the amount of medicine in the medicine container is low.

Systems and methods are provided for managing medicine usage. The system includes a medicine management apparatus that is configured to receive a medicine container. The medicine management apparatus tracks usage of medicine in the medicine container by monitoring when the medicine container is removed from the medicine management apparatus. The medicine management apparatus also provides alerts to a user when it is time for the user to take another dosage of medicine and alerts the user when the amount of medicine in the medicine container is low.

A system enables dispensing, tracking, storage, processing, analysis, management, fulfillment and/or commerce relating to dispensables, such as consumables. The system may include packages that hold consumables and function either independently or in concert with numerous smart configuration devices, such as tabletop machines or mobile machines, as well as remote servers, databases, and other cloud-based resources. A distributed software layer ties all devices and packages together and adds advanced interactivity, communication, analysis, and self-regulation functionality.

A system enables dispensing, tracking, storage, processing, analysis, management, fulfillment and/or commerce relating to dispensables, such as consumables. The system may include packages that hold consumables and function either independently or in concert with numerous smart configuration devices, such as tabletop machines or mobile machines, as well as remote servers, databases, and other cloud-based resources. A distributed software layer ties all devices and packages together and adds advanced interactivity, communication, analysis, and self-regulation functionality.

A tamper-resistant pill dispensing device that utilizes live data to regulate pill consumption and send virtual flags to physicians if patterns of dependence are triggered. The device contains two separate components. The first is a live monitoring dispensing device assembly that detects and collects data as to whether the device has been tampered with. This smart device uses a microcontroller and timer to track data in real time and control circuitry to release pills during the exact times the physician instructed. The second component is a disposable capsule assembly that is compatible with current pharmacist pill-loading practices. The disposable capsule assembly attaches to the dispensing device assembly and once connected cannot be disconnected until instructed by a physician. Once connected, a patient can use various user interfaces and physical devices to better regulate their prescription pill consumption.