January 2, 2018

The first Antimicrobial automatic pill dispenser from Pivotell

From SPRING 2018 new Pivotell Advance and Mk3/11 dispensers will incorporate a premium silver ion technology that is introduced during the manufacturing stage to provide the ultimate protection against harmful microbes such as bacteria, mould and even viruses. Antimicrobial technology makes the dispenser inherently more hygienic and addresses a recognised problem within carousel medication delivery: cross contamination. Crucially, the devices […]

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New Product Launch – Pivotell Advance GSM with Jointly App
December 12, 2017

New Product Launch – Pivotell Advance GSM with Jointly App

We are pleased to be working with Carers UK on a new solution to deliver reassurance and peace of mind to families & carers. Making sure that someone has taken their medication can be stressful, especially when you are supporting someone at a distance. Now, using the Jointly app, families can receive and store alert messages from their Pivotell Advance […]

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May 16, 2017

Norfolk

GOOD PRACTICE CASE STUDY Medication non-adherence is a significant cost to the NHS. It has been estimated that 50% of patients do not take their medicines as prescribed. Many of these patients will require additional treatment as a direct result. Research in 2010 by the York Health Economics Consortium and School of Pharmacy (University of London) suggests that non-adherence may […]

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January 5, 2017

Innovative pilot in West Midlands proves the case for Pivotell medication dispensers

Medication can both prolong life and enable people to live independently in the Community. However, medication regimes for many people can become complex and overwhelming. Poor medication adherence can erode self-confidence and well-being. Health and social care agencies must intervene and help people at the right time before complex, costly and intensive interventions like hospital admission become necessary. For the […]

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January 4, 2017

A personal story. The beginning of Pivotell.

Caroline Milne, Director. A personal story:  January 2001 My mother, a sprightly 74 year old was diagnosed with Parkinsonism and Lewy Body dementia in 2000. Initially she managed very well with a weekly filled dosset box, taking her pills four times per day. As with many chronic and degenerative illnesses there were many tablets to take, and problems if they […]

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