The SIMpill medicine bottle uses SMS technology to communicate with both patient and physician, sending a text message to a patient's cell phone if they miss a dose. When a prescription is filled, the pharmacist programs the bottle.
The SIMpill, developed and marketed by a South African company, could be a potential lifesaver for a forgetful patient on a critical medication.
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