For Safety Purposes, Use A Locked Pill Dispenser

Seniors who have conditions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia often forget that they have taken their medication and attempt to take it again, or worse, tamper with it. Any medication should be taken by only the patient to whom it was prescribed and should not be tampered with in any way. All medications should be kept out of the reach of children and individuals with substance abuse problems. Each of these issues requires that medication be safely stored and a locked pill dispenser will do just that.  

A locked pill dispenser is a manual or automatic device that dispenses medication to patients in the proper dosage. The manual version contains compartments for the various medications and can be locked with a key. It does not have any alarm or reminder signifying when a patient should take the medication. Therefore, a product like an alarm or vibrating medication alert wristwatch should be purchased. With the dispensing product nearby and the reminder on the wrist, it will be easy to take medications at the proper time each day. 

There are portable models of the locked pill dispenser that can be carried in a pocket or purse. The patient can take the medications to work and consume them throughout the day as required by the prescribing physician. It may help them to setup a dosage reminder system on their electronic calendar or mobile phone.  

The automatic locked pill dispenser alerts patients when it is time to take their medicine. This is a great product for a senior or someone with adhd to purchase because it eliminates the need for them to remember their dosing schedules and amounts. Some dispensers automatically provide multiple doses throughout the day. These can run for up to 28 days without needing to be refilled, which makes them very low maintenance. 

One very discrete product is the Med-e-lert® locked pill dispenser that contains 28 compartments. This product automatically dispenses medications according to the electronic schedule entered by the patient. It has three audio alarms to choose from and one visual blinking light alarm. The device is secured using a supplied key and replacement keys can be ordered if this is lost.  

A locked pill dispenser prevents medication tampering and keeps children and unauthorized individuals away from the medicine supply. It can house several daily doses of medication over a multiple day period before needing to be refilled. Automatic models provide dosing alerts while the manual type requires the purchase of a reminder device like a dosage alarm wristwatch.