Pivotell Mk3 set - pill dispenser and spare tray set

The Pivotell Mk3/24 reminds the user with an alarm and flashing light when it's time for their medication. At each alarm time it presents only the right dose, with all other medication locked out of sight. Tipping the tablets out into the hand or a cup stops the alarm. With up to 24 alarms a day, it suits even complicated medication routines.

Main features

• Lid locks with a key, so only the medication that's due can be reached
• 29 compartments, with one left empty for easier pharmacy filling
• Up to 24 alarms a day, and two or more compartments can present at the same alarm time
• Four alarm sounds and a flashing light, from 5 minutes up to 5 hours
• Start delay and stop functions, for offsite filling
• Dose record: check the times doses were dispensed
• Upside-down function: it won't rotate until it's upright again
• Clock adjusts for British Summer Time; settings are kept when batteries are changed
• Pharmacy label carrier, day and time discs, and a battery cover that screws shut

In the box: the dispenser, a spare tray kit (tray and lid, day and time discs and a pharmacy label carrier), 2 printed time discs (1 to 4 doses a day), 2 blank discs, a key, a battery cover screw, a prescription booklet and holder, and 4 x AA batteries.

How often to refill

Spare trays let the next tray be filled in advance, so refilling is a quick swap. Some medicines shouldn't go in any dispensing system, so if in doubt, check with a pharmacist.

Options and accessories

A telecare-enabled version, which links to an alarm receiving centre (for example Lifeline or Carephone systems), is available through your telecare provider.

Specifications

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Pivotell automatic pill dispensers have been widely used across the UK since 2002, including by NHS and council services. Eligible for VAT relief if you're buying for someone who is chronically sick or disabled.