Exton’s West Pharmaceutical Taking The Forgot-My-Meds Excuse Away

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Forgetting to take your medications may soon become an outdated excuse, if West Pharmaceutical Services has anything to say about it. The global drug testing, development and packaging operation headquartered in Exton recently eclipsed a new milestone: having the first automatic medication injector, conveniently worn as a patch on your skin, that has been tested on humans, according to breaking news published by Health Tech Insider.

“The device includes a concealed needle that is activated once the patch is applied to the patient’s skin,” the article stated. “Visual and audible feedback provides indicators about the device’s status, whether it is operating correctly, or when it needs to be removed or refilled. … The device is programmable, so that precise amounts of the medication can be administered over a period of time.”

With testing complete, West is seeking to partner with pharmaceutical companies to put its product, SmartDose, in the hands — or anywhere on the body — of those who need it.

Read more and watch a video about the new product on Health Tech Insider here.

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