Method and apparatus for verification of medication administration adherence

Abstract

A system and method of confirming administration of medication is provided. The method comprises the steps of receiving information identifying a particular medication prescription regimen, determining one or more procedures for administering such prescription regimen and identifying one or more activity sequences associated with such procedures. Activity sequences of actual administration of such prescription regimen are captured and then compared to the identified activity sequences to determine differences therebetween. A notice is provided if differences are determined.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates generally to patient compliance in clinical drug trials, and more particularly to the monitoring, instruction and intervention of patients in clinical trials to improve compliance with desired drug regimens based on these trials. The present invention also relates generally to patient compliance in the context of clinical drug trials or other drug administration procedures, and more particularly to devices for collecting, analyzing, and communicating data related to patient compliance in the context of clinical trials or other drug administration procedures. Patient monitoring, instruction, and intervention to improve adherence to prescribed drug regimens. Background technique [0002] Dr Lars Osterberg, M.D. and Dr, Terence Blaschke in the New England Journal of Medicine, Medication Adherence ( Adherence to Medication, N Engl J Med 2005;353:487-97) reported in 2005 that compliance with required medication protocols wa...

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Further gradual decline in FDA's ability to inspect these clinical trial platforms can be expected as drug demand increases

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