iPill is a secure medication dispenser that utilizes biometric authentication and a mobile app to control the dispensing of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, ensuring that only the prescribed individual can access the correct dosage. The device automatically destroys unused pills after 30 days or upon tampering, addressing the risks of misuse, diversion, and accidental overdose in home settings.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
CFFounders
Product
Problem
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) faces challenges due to potential misuse, diversion, and accidental overdose, particularly in home settings. Concerns about these risks can limit access to crucial medications like Suboxone, as physicians may hesitate to prescribe them. The lack of objective data on patient adherence also hinders individualized care and treatment optimization.
Solution
iPill offers a secure medication dispensing system designed to improve access to and adherence with MAT for OUD. The device uses biometric authentication to ensure that only the prescribed patient can access their medication, at the correct dosage and time. It automatically destroys any unused pills after a set period or upon detection of tampering, mitigating the risks of misuse and diversion. The system also provides remote medication adherence monitoring, offering physicians objective data to individualize care and improve treatment outcomes.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes physicians prescribing medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, as well as patients undergoing at-home MOUD therapy.
Features
- Secure, tamper-proof storage to prevent misuse, diversion, and accidental overdose
- Biometric authentication for controlled dispensing to the prescription holder
- Automatic destruction of unused pills after 30 days or upon tampering
- Remote medication adherence monitoring for enhanced treatment retention
- Alerts to patient, family, friends, or caregivers if a daily dose is missed
- Optional video recording of medication ingestion for provider review
- Integration with remote therapeutic monitoring codes for reimbursement