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 individual this requires straightforward and easy to access support. This project has created new pathways between Local Authorities, PCT Clusters and Community Pharmacies.<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Pivotell automatic pill dispenser service has helped people to self-manage their medication. This report outlines both the business case and qualitative data about the experience of people in the West Midlands using the Automated Pill Dispenser service. As Local Authorities and GP\u2019s assume more responsibilities for community based healthcare this work becomes ever more relevant.<\/p>\n
We have not yet explored the potential for GP\u2019s to directly prescribe this service. Equally there are areas across the rest of the country who are yet to explore the technology. We hope this report stimulates the reader to think about the art of the possible locally. Our thanks go to NHS West Midlands, and Improvement and Efficiency West Midlands for funding the Project, all of the pilot sites, Pivotell and Andy Jackson – Project Manager from Charter & Plan Ltd.<\/p>\n
Since it started in July 2009, the pilot proved the Pivotell pill dispenser to be invaluable in helping people who failed to take their medication properly stick to their prescribed regime. From the survey and anecdotal evidence, it has been proven that the pill dispenser has had a profound effect on their lives; both people who used the dispenser and their carers report gaining more control.<\/p>\n
Of those who supplied feedback, an overwhelming 96% agreed the device had reminded them to take their medication, and as a result improved their health and made them more independent.<\/p>\n
Many of those local authorities in the West Midlands who took part in the project are still using and providing Pivotell dispensers to those vulnerable adults who would benefit. The cost savings to those LAs were on average\u00a31700 per person per 6 months. An impressive \u00a33,400 per annum per person using a Pivotell.<\/p>\n
With the changes to the Care Act in 2016 moving medication management from social to health care – it would be a waste of valuable data if these pilot results were ignored.<\/p>\n
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