Medication adherence packaging, also known as blister packs, have been widely used in pharmacies across the world as an effective and low-cost way of improving medication adherence – especially for at-risk patient groups such as seniors at home, patients starting maintenance medications, or those living with cognitive decline, visual impairment or language barriers.
A blister pack is a type of calendarized packaging that contains medications in individual compartments. There are weekly packs that have compartments arranged in rows, with each row representing a day of the week and each compartment representing a specific time of day. There are also packs that have daily compartments for a full month of medications.
There are three key benefits of blister packs for at-risk patients:
1. Removing confusion from medication management
Taking medications as prescribed can be challenging, especially for patients who have difficulty remembering to take their medications. The World Health Organization reports 50% of people do not take medications as prescribed. Read more >
Jones Healthcare Group is a world-class provider of advanced packaging and medication dispensing solutions. Our full-service offering includes graphic and structural design, print, conversion and filling of multiple packaging components including folding cartons, labels, blisters, bottles, pouches and convenience vials, as well as specialized medication adherence products and connected packaging.
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Adherence, Compliance, Remote Monitoring, Med Sync
