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Medication temperature presents concern for patients
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A medication temperature monitor paired with a mobile app can help people with diabetes to know whether insulin has been stored improperly after reaching the consumer, according to a press release from manufacturer MedAngel.
The monitor consists of a wireless temperature sensor and a mobile app.
“Our initial idea was that we were resolving a worry for people who use medications, but what we are realizing more and more is that this is actually a huge gap in quality assurance,” Laura Krämer, the pharmacist on the team, said in a press release. “It is absurd that temperature is thoroughly monitored throughout the delivery chain, but this stops at the point of dispensing to patients. It is suddenly their responsibility to handle and store several month’s supplies of drugs correctly while completely flying blind.”
The sensor is waterproof and can be left with medication in the refrigerator or in a cooler during travel. The accompanying app collects real-time data from the sensor via Bluetooth and can send notifications if the medication is getting too hot or cold, based on the specific range for each medication.
The sensor comes with a battery that can last up to 9 months; the app is available for Apple and Android devices.