All the medicines to be taken at each dosing time are marked, put in small, individual bags, and sealed. The day's doses are all packed into one larger plastic bag, and the seven daily bags are sealed into a bag that holds a week's supply. A daily dose for a month is packed in a pop-out container marked or set for calendar days. The empty spaces help patients keep track of doses taken. This device fits standard prescription bottles and can be programmed to flash and beep at dose time.
Some versions flash each time a dose is taken.
A compartmentalized container makes a sound, such as a beep or a buzz, when it's time for a dose. It also shows which compartment holds the appropriate medication.