Why hasn't the main distribution method for medication changed in the past 100 years?
1800's
1950's
Today
Redefining the prescription medication experience by exploring alternative methods of prescribing, dispensing, and carrying medication.
Only 50% of people in the United States
adhere to their prescription medication schedules.
Factors in medication nonadherence
20%
of patients do not regularly refill their prescriptions on schedule.
60%
of patients misunderstood the directions regarding prescribed medications.
39%
of nonadherent patients experience Inattention and procrastination as factors.
How do people get their medication?
Why hasn't the main distribution method for medication changed in the past 100 years?
1800's
1950's
Today
Current solutions.
How can we help people remember to take their medication
and streamline the process of receiving medication?
Design Critera
Easy
Straightforward user experience with basic interactions and procedures.
Compact
Constraining scale to expand locations the device can live in.
Smart
Utilizing technology to seamlessly integrate into the user's daily routine.
Distinct geometry with approachable features and subtle touch points.
Focused Ideas
Attach
Cartridge
To-go
Forms that relate and interact with eachother.
The small footprint of Dose allows the device to adapt to the envirmoent
Dose dispenses based on the doctor's recommendations and user's routine.
On time.
Missed a dose.
Missed multiple doses.
The new standard
for prescription medication
Doctors and pharmacists fill, program, and mail the medication pack to the user.
With the power of NFC, Dose connects with your routine.
the Dose pod.
With text notifications, never miss a dose.
The travel strap is attached to the back of the pod with a snap clip.
Take Dose with you anywhere