Abstract: A dispenser including a first dispensing portion including one group of storage units for each of ten to twenty-eight days, and a second dispensing portion, including at least one storage unit for each of seventeen to thirty days. In the first dispensing portion, a first set includes a group of four storage units for each day, a second set includes a group of three storage units for each day, and a third set includes a group of two storage units for each day. The first dispensing portion contain a progestin. In the second dispensing portion, the first fourteen storage units contain a placebo and the remaining storage units contain a progestin. First and second dispensing portions may be provided as separate dispensing packs, or as a multi-pack of second dispensing portions. The dispenser is useful for treatment of acute episodes of dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) and maintenance treatment for preventing future episodes of DUB.

Abstract: In a method for reminding a patient to take a medication, the medication is labeled with a predefined symbol. A device displays the predefined symbol each time the medication is to be taken by the patient.

Abstract: A medical compliance chart and dispenser for storing and dispensing medication that is easy and efficient to use and, if desired, carry from one place to another. The chart comprises a backing sheet having a plurality of medication containers attached thereto in a row and column arrangement which defines a calendar configuration so the user may have each day's medication inside a container designated for that day. The chart is utilized with packets of medication cooperatively sized with the containers to fit within a container chamber defined by walls of the container body. The packets are marked for the time of day to help the user remember to take medication and to avoid double taking it. The chart can be made out of stiff, hard materials or relatively soft, flexible materials that are easy to fold and carry. The chart can be mounted to a wall or inside a cabinet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new pharmaceutical blister with reduced permeability to water vapor and gas. It is proposed according to the invention to coat conventional blisters with a silicon oxide-containing functional layer to protect against gases, water vapor and organic molecules.

Abstract: A package containing a multiple tablet order is described. The multiple tablet order comprises a plurality of medicinal tablets. The package further comprises a label that includes tablet specific information corresponding to the date and the time for consuming the tablets and a plurality of images corresponding to the tablets contained therein. The package is generated according to information corresponding to a size and a type of packaging. The size and type of packaging may be large, medium, small, sleeved, circular, grid, pouches, child resistant, and combinations thereof. The size and type of packaging may be selected by a user.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, a pharmaceutical product compliance reward method and system may include a pharmaceutical product, wherein the pharmaceutical product is marked with a unique identifier; a web site for entering the identifier when a user takes or otherwise utilizes the pharmaceutical product; and a reward system associated with the web site for identifying a condition for reward based on an identifier entered on the web site.

Abstract: A unitary pharmaceutical package according to this invention includes two primary components: a tubular sleeve-like carton or housing, and a medication card typically in the form of a blister pack in which multiple pre-formed pockets each enclose a pill. The medication card or sleeve has at least one upturned lip or flange along a longitudinal end of the card. The end walls of the carton are composite end walls formed by flaps which extend from the top, bottom, front and back panels. The unitary package of this invention easily and conveniently secures the medication card to the surrounding carton. After the carton sleeve is erected but prior to closing at least one of the composite end walls, the medication card is inserted longitudinally through one of the open ends of the carton. Some of the end flaps are folded inwardly so that they are tucked inside the carton on the interior of the upturned flange on the medication card.

Abstract: A bottle includes a container and a label. The container includes a front portion, a back portion, an opening and a spine portion. The back portion is spaced from the front portion and generally faces away and in an opposite direction from the front portion. The opening is positioned between the front portion and the back portion of the container to at least partially define a first end of the container. The spine portion extends between the front portion and the back portion of the container to define a second end of the container opposite the first end. The label extends over and is in contact with each of the front portion, the back portion and the spine portion of the container. Other bottle and container embodiments are also disclosed herein and provide additional advantages.

Abstract: A promotional arrangement comprises a pharmaceutical product container having first and second compartments, wherein the first compartment comprises a first temporary sealing arrangement located adjacent an open end thereof, the first compartment being sized and shaped to receive a predetermined pharmaceutical product therein, wherein the first compartment is formed of an opaque material.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention comprise an improved prescription medication bottle that has a viewing window. This “viewer window” will display one or more pills, thereby enabling the pills to be visible within the bottle to the patient and pharmacy staff. The bottle comprises an internal shelf structure which creates a viewing chamber. One or more pills will become “caught” by the shelf structure and be displayed in the viewing chamber when the pharmacist places all the pills into the vial. The viewing chamber is visible through the viewing window. The viewing window may have the capability to magnify the area in which the pill rests and thereby provide a magnified view of the pill.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a switch for use with an article formed from paperboard. The article includes a first panel and a second panel. The first panel and the second panel each have a sliding surface facing one another. The first and the second panels are in sliding relation to one another between a first position and a second position. The switch comprises a conductive pathway disposed on the sliding surface of the first panel and a first contact surface is disposed on the sliding surface of the second panel and a second contact surface is disposed on the sliding surface of the second panel. The second contact surface is in spaced relation to the first contact surface so as to prevent electrical communication between the first and second contact surfaces. The conductive pathway of the first panel is in spaced relation to at least one of the first and second contact surfaces of the second panel when the first and second panels are in the first position.

Abstract: A packaged product combination comprises a number of different medicaments of different shape and/or colour, the actual shape and/or colour of the medicaments providing user information relating to the medicament, for example a recommended dosage time in relation to meal times. For example, products to be taken before meal times can be elongate, products to be taken at meal times can be circular, and products to be taken after meal times can be triangular. In this way, the invention helps patients take the medication correctly, such that patients will longer be able to self-medicate and will not be reliant on inpatient care.

Abstract: The invention herein relates to a method and apparatus for forming (or cold-forming) an embossed blister from a laminated film wherein an indicia is formed on the base of the blister. In particular, the invention involves a single pass process of combining the formation of a blister and the formation of an indicia (embossing) on the blister, wherein the blister-forming pin contains a face with an indicia and is adapted to controllably stretch the laminated film during blister formation to minimize stretching of the film at the base of the blister. The invention is particularly useful in manufacturing processes which involve the formation of blisters having laminated films which contain a metal foil and polymer layer, wherein improved control in the stretching of the laminate during blister formation is desirable.

Abstract: A system for electronic dispensing of medication and methods of increased exposure of users to such system is provided. Medication dispensing while in transit and related transit amenities is provided. Advertising on such devices and electronic coupon clipping and administration is also provided.

Abstract: An inventory control system, comprising a blister pack having a pierceable sheet that includes a plurality of printed circuits overlying each of the compartments of the blister pack. The printed circuits are in electrical communication with a connector assembly, the connector assembly being in electrical communication with a removable header. The header is in communication with a microprocessor controlled device having a memory; wherein the microprocessor controlled device determines the contents of the blister pack. The blister pack and connector assembly are removed from the substantially fixed header so the contents can be distributed. As the contents are distributed from the blister pack, the printed circuits are broken. When the connector assembly is reattached to the blister pack, electrical signals transmitted through the connector assembly and the blister pack determines the number of broken circuits, indicative of the contents of the blister pack.

Abstract: A drug card having a tamper proof serrated pull tab on the back. The pull tab is partially removed from the back of the drug card to provide access to a plurality of individually sealed doses of medicine. A single dose of medicine is removed from the plurality of individually sealed doses of medicine, after which the remaining individually sealed doses of medicine are placed back in the card and the card resealed. The integrity of the drug card is thereby maintained while presenting a brand name of the product to the consumer at all times.

Abstract: A bottle includes an indictor and a listing of times and/or days for administering pills. The indicator may be disposed on a cap or on the bottle. The strip is disposed opposite the indicator; on the bottle or the cap, respectively. The indicator and strip indicate a next prescribed time to take a pill or the last time a pill was taken.

Abstract: A pharmacy bottle for prescription medication is shown that conveys information thereon to the patient that is clear and understandable. Colored rings are attachable to the cap of the pharmacy bottle to convey general information. Increased surface area of the pharmacy bottle is provided for more specific information to be conveyed to the patient via the label adhered thereto. Further, more detailed information about the prescription is conveyed to the patient by ancillary information sheet(s) inserted through slot(s) into space formed in walls of the pharmacy bottle. One end of the ancillary information sheet(s) forms a tab extending from the slot(s) that may be pulled by the patient to remove the ancillary information sheet from the space via the slot(s) for review by the patient.

Abstract: A bottle includes a container and a label. The container includes a front portion, a back portion, an opening and a spine portion. The back portion is spaced from the front portion and generally faces away and in an opposite direction from the front portion. The opening is positioned between the front portion and the back portion of the container to at least partially define a first end of the container. The spine portion extends between the front portion and the back portion of the container to define a second end of the container opposite the first end. The label extends over and is in contact with each of the front portion, the back portion and the spine portion of the container. Other bottle and container embodiments are also disclosed herein and provide additional advantages.

Abstract: A closure cap for a product container such as a prescription medicine vial, that has a number time and date dials for reminding a user when to take the next dose. The cap's time and date dials are rotatable together or individually with the use of uniquely shaped turning tabs. The dials allow for a user to set the reminder to indicate any hour of the day, any day of the week, and any date of the month. The cap may also have a next and last dose setting. The cap may also have a locking mechanism to prevent inadvertent changes to the set time.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention comprises a tray insert for a medication dispenser, the dispenser permitting access to a medication dose after a minimum dosing interval has elapsed since presentation of an immediately previous dose. The dispenser comprises a dispenser cover having an opening through which a patient accesses the medication dose presented through the opening and a carousel for receiving the tray insert. The tray insert comprises a substrate, a plurality of medication retention areas in the substrate each for holding at least one medication dose, each medication retention area received within a depression of the carousel and a cover removably affixed to an upper surface of the substrate for retaining the medication doses in the medication retention areas prior to use, wherein after the tray insert is mated with the carousel the cover.

Abstract: A pill organizer assembly and the associated method of organizing and isolating multiple doses of pharmaceuticals using a pill organizer. The pill organizer includes a holding case. A plurality of partition walls extend between the side walls in the holding case. The partition walls define a plurality of compartments. A lid is provided that is selectively positionable into a closed position on the holding case. A plurality of removable receptacles are provided. A removable receptacle is disposed within each of the plurality of compartments. The lid creates a seal against each of the removable receptacles when the removable receptacles are within the plurality of compartments and the lid is in its closed position. The seal created by the lid isolates the contents of the removable receptacles until they are removed from the holding case.

Abstract: The present invention is a dosage reminder device that serves as a regular and constant reminder of when a medication was last taken as well as when a medicine should next be taken. The device is attached to any medicine box or bottle using a self-adhesive backing element and, owing to its relative simplicity and low cost, can be disposed of once the medication has been used or is no longer needed. The self-adhesive backed dial portion includes an opposed raised annular rim with radially inwardly oriented detents. The center of the dial includes a receptacle in the center for receiving a pin for pinning in-place a multi-pointed indicator whose pointer end elements engage securely in the radially inwardly directed detents. By being mechanically engaged in 2 locations, the dial indicator resists movement, even with inadvertent patient dropping or scraping of the medication receptacle, thusly clearly and securely showing dosage timing.

Abstract: A personal medication package is provided with an embedded user interface. The medication package includes an array of storage compartments for storing medication as well as visual indicia that is integrated into the medication package. The visual indicia are formed from color changing ink that is deposited onto the medication package. Consequently, the medication package can be manufactured and disposed of in an ecologically friendly manner.

Abstract: A foldable box holding a plurality of pouches is described. The foldable box comprises a lid, a cavity, a means for indicating the medications in each pouch, a means for associating the medications in the foldable box with a particular patient, a means for closing the box, and a means for recording that the medications in the pouch have been consumed. The lid is adjacent to a back wall that is rotatable along a first fold line. The bottom wall is adjacent to the back wall, two side walls, and a front wall that forms a cavity configured to receive a plurality of pouches. At least one pouch comprises a plurality of different tablets corresponding to a plurality of different medications that are for a particular patient.

Abstract: An indicator system for use on a medicine bottle to indicate the times and dates of the last dosage taken and the next dosage to be taken, including means for registering time and date when the bottle is opened and then closed.

Abstract: A method for marking pharmaceutical articles is characterized by comprising marking the pharmaceutical articles with an ink that is invisible under normal light conditions and that is visible under specific light conditions, such as under UV light.

Abstract: Disclosed is a medication dispensing system comprising a container including at least two compartments each compartment including a cavity configured to contain at least one first medication, a covering over the cavity configured to break under pressure, and an elongate conductive element on at least a portion of the covering and configured sever upon breaking the covering. The medication dispensing system further includes one interrogator-readable RFID circuit operatively associated with the container and connected to the elongate conductive element of each of the at least two compartments, and one RFID circuit interrogator configured to interrogate the one RFID circuit and determine whether the elongate conductive element is severed on either on at least one of the at least two compartments.

Abstract: A spiral medication packaging system and method is described. The spiral medication packaging system having a first shell, a second opposing shell, and a plurality of medicament containers coupled to one another. The second opposing shell interfaces with the first shell. At least one of the shells has a spiral track. The plurality of medicament containers are coupled to one another and each of the medicament containers includes a flanged top edge that is configured to interface with the spiral track. Additionally, each medicament container is linked to an adjacent container by a detachable portion and slidably moves on the spiral track.

Abstract: A dosage reminder cap provides an easy, effective way to track consumption of medication. A rotating disk provides a tool for marking the either last dose taken or the next dose due to be taken of a prescribed medication in order to facilitate proper consumption of the medication.

Abstract: A personalized blister pack (20) for the automated packaging of an individually defined product composition, particularly drugs, of a defined person, particularly a patient, for a defined time period comprises a plurality of receiving compartments (22), each closed by a film (25), for the products of the product composition, wherein the receiving compartments (22) are each associated with a defined usage time within the defined time period and disposed in matrix form, comprising a number of lines for usage days and columns for usage times during the day, and a memory device (50) for storing the usage data of the products of the product composition of the defined person for the defined time period, comprising a device (58) for generating a usage reminder signal as a reminder of a defined product usage time based on the stored usage data.

Abstract: A dispenser including a first dispensing portion including one group of storage units for each of ten to twenty-eight days, and a second dispensing portion, including at least one storage unit for each of seventeen to thirty days. In the first dispensing portion, a first set includes a group of four storage units for each day, a second set includes a group of three storage units for each day, and a third set includes a group of two storage units for each day. The first dispensing portion contain a progestin. In the second dispensing portion, the first fourteen storage units contain a placebo and the remaining storage units contain a progestin. First and second dispensing portions may be provided as separate dispensing packs, or as a multi-pack of second dispensing portions. The dispenser is useful for treatment of acute episodes of dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) and maintenance treatment for preventing future episodes of DUB.

Abstract: A container for storing and dispensing pelletized products includes an elongate hollow tube, an exterior panel integrally tangentially extending from the tube and dosage period indicia on the panel adjacent to the tube. Spacings between the dosage period indicia on the panel preferably are coordinated with a predetermined size of the pelletized products within the tube such that a dosage period indicium is disposed adjacent to each pelletized product in the tube when the tube is full. The dosage period indicia can be molded, printed or labeled on the panel. The dosage period indicia preferably are days of the week, and multiple containers, preferably four containers, can be assembled in a package for sale to a consumer.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described for organizing a plurality of products used in the treatment of skin conditions. A plurality of containers is uniquely identified by color, shape, numbering and a set of rules. Each rule corresponds to a different one of the containers. Each rule specifies the method by which a product contained in the corresponding container is applied to the skin. A system of three containers is described including cleanser preparation, drug active ingredient and moisturizer, sealant or emollient finishing containers. The containers are easily recognizable as possessing sequential attributes and can be identified by numerical or color-coded sequence. Instructions may be arranged and recited in concordance with the sequence of the containers. In some embodiments, the rules may include numerical keys concordant with the number of its associated container.

Abstract: Embodiments provide apparatuses and methods for easy read recommended dosage reminder. In some embodiments, a closure for a container of ingestible product comprises a closure body configured and arranged to be removably mounted on a container, the closure body including a top surface. Indicia is formed as part of the closure body top surface, the indicia displaying a number of tablets to ingest and how many times per day the number of tablets are to be ingested. In other embodiments, a method for displaying indicia of dosing information for an ingestible product comprises providing indicia formed as part of a top surface of a closure body, the closure body configured and arranged to be removably mounted to a container, the indicia displaying a number of tablets to ingest and how many times per day the number of tablets are to be ingested, and displaying the indicia.

Abstract: In a medication storage cart or ADM machine housing a plurality of individual drawers or bins holding medication and/or medical equipment, the invention provides devices and a method for reducing the risk of nosocomial infection through the use of disposable liners. Disposable liners may be placed within the bins, within drawer liners, or within cubies or mini-drawers. In some applications the liners may be color-coded for a predetermined use or patient compartmentalized with dividers, or customized with special labels. The disposable liners may have a tapered form so that multiple liners may be stored in a nested stack to minimize space requirements and to be loaded into a liner dispenser system.

Abstract: A customizable dosing system is provided, comprising a primary container comprising at least one enclosure, the enclosure containing a dosage unit comprising an active; indicia for selection or deselection of one or more of the dosage units and actives; wherein the indicia enables a user to select a system and one or more dosage units and actives appropriate to a user's needs. Also provided are methods of customizing dosage and treatment, and kits containing a customizable dosing system and one or more complimentary products.

Abstract: A medicine apparatus for storing medicine pill vials; indicator for indicating day, segment of day and time; seven days with four segments per day medicine dispensers; area for sorting medicines; and weekly communications sheets which will be stored as medical records. All the above mentioned elements are embodied within one housing so as to be available in one convenient location. The apparatus has been designated for medical patients who may be experiencing dementia as well as patients who may be losing dexterity in their hands. The apparatus is molded from inert materials such as plastics thus allowing for the said apparatus to be lightweight yet durable and inexpensive.

Abstract: A container includes a container base and a lid interconnected by a hinge and being of one-piece integrally molded plastic construction. The container base is of generally rectangular outline having a back wall to which the hinge is connected, a front wall, opposite sidewalls and an open end. The front wall is connected to the back wall opposite the open end by a continuously curving end wall so that the front wall, the back wall and the continuously curving end wall form a continuous surface for application of a label to the front wall, the back wall and the continuously curving end wall. The sidewalls have flat coplanar edges opposite the open end to permit the container to be stood on end with the open end facing upwardly. The container preferably includes a child-resistant latch having a first latch element on the lid opposite the hinge and a second latch element on the front wall of the container ban adjacent to the open end and opposite the hinge.

Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus and method for attaching a removable and reusable electronic component to a to a slide card that can be preprinted with electrical traces for the purpose of collecting data on pill expression. A removable and reusable electronic component can be coupled with a slide card incorporating preprinted electrical traces, using a hub like plastic seating component attached to and through the slide card.

Abstract: Technology is described herein for providing a multi-compartmental medication and supplement organizer that can be rolled or folded and “dissected” as needed so that an individual may take needed medications along when traveling while leaving unneeded medications behind. The multi-compartmental medication and supplement organizer allows for carrying medications needed for an extended period of time in an organized yet compact manner, while giving the option of easily carrying specific portions, regimens or subsets of the medication as desired.

Abstract: A reminder device can be attached to the bottom of a medicine container that has a cap. The reminder device has an indicator rotatably mounted on a base in order to rotate and indicate a scheduled event. The base adhesively or frictionally engages the bottom of the container opposite the cap. The base may have an opening for engaging the bottom of the medicine container. Along some transverse plane within the opening, the opening may be shaped to engage the container along most of its periphery. A user can adjust the indicator on the base to indicate a scheduled event when medicine is ingested.

Abstract: A dispenser including a first dispensing portion including one group of storage units for each of ten to twenty-eight days, and a second dispensing portion, including at least one storage unit for each of seventeen to thirty days. In the first dispensing portion, a first set includes a group of four storage units for each day, a second set includes a group of three storage units for each day, and a third set includes a group of two storage units for each day. The first dispensing portion contain a progestin. In the second dispensing portion, the first fourteen storage units contain a placebo and the remaining storage units contain a progestin. First and second dispensing portions may be provided as separate dispensing packs, or as a multi-pack of second dispensing portions. The dispenser is useful for treatment of acute episodes of dysfunctional uterine bleeding (DUB) and maintenance treatment for preventing future episodes of DUB.

Abstract: A package with electronic circuitry for use in monitoring the removal of items from a receptacle, such as medication tablets from a blister cavity. The package is assembled with a plurality of cards, including a blister card (20), a backing card (30), and a trace card (40). The blister card includes at least one protruding receptacle (29) having an open side. The backing card includes at least one breachable closed cell (32), mated to a blister card such that the closed cell spans across the open side of the receptacle. The trace card also includes at least one breachable closed cell (32) and circuitry (42), mated to the backing card so that the closed cells are aligned. In another embodiment the backing card may be a layer of conductive foil (62) and the trace card may include a dielectric overlay (64).

Abstract: A medicine dispensing apparatus is described including at least one module having a plurality of compartments. At least one side of the module has apertures to the compartments arranged in an array of rows and columns. The module includes an engagement track extending along columns of compartments. A compartment cover releasably inserted into the engagement track covers a column of compartments.

Abstract: A product package includes a spine, a plurality of blister cards, and a coupler mechanism. Each blister card includes a plurality of individual cells. Each individual cell includes a blister for containing at least one product. The coupler mechanism is attached to the spine and re-attachably couples the plurality of blister cards within the product package.

Abstract: A child-resistant pill bottle combines the child resistance of a “push and turn” pill bottle and the compliance feature of a pill tray. The pill bottle includes a container for holding medication, a pill tray formed to fit either within the container or integrated into the container, and a lid, which traps the pill tray within the container.

Abstract: A method for production of a tamper-proof packaging (V), is disclosed whereby recesses (3) are formed in a formed strip for accommodating a product for packaging and at least one security mark is applied to the packaging. The at least one security mark is applied before the forming of the recesses (3) to a region of the blank wherein the formed strip remains largely unchanged during the forming of the recesses.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention comprises a tray insert for a medication dispenser, the dispenser permitting access to a medication dose after a minimum dosing interval has elapsed since presentation of an immediately previous dose. The dispenser comprises a dispenser cover having an opening through which a patient accesses the medication dose presented through the opening and a carousel for receiving the tray insert. The tray insert comprises a substrate, a plurality of medication retention areas in the substrate each for holding at least one medication dose, each medication retention area received within a depression of the carousel and a cover removably affixed to an upper surface of the substrate for retaining the medication doses in the medication retention areas prior to use, wherein after the tray insert is mated with the carousel the cover.

Abstract: A package has a surface including graphics providing a two dimensional image. One or more batteries project from the surface and are positioned relative to the graphics such that portions of the image are three-dimensional.