MedReady P1600 Medication Dispenser with Flashing Light

by MedReady

Product Features

• Did I take those morning pills? Double dosing on medication is a problem for people with memory issues or a complicated medication routine. This lockable medication dispenser will prevent medication errors like overdosing. It also serves as a reminder.
• Stores up to 28 days of medication if dispensed once a day or a week's worth if dispensed 4 times a day. Set 1 to 4 daily alarms to match your medication regimen and let the MedReady do the rest.
• The pill dispenser alarms set easily, just like an alarm clock. The only way to turn the alarm off is to open the door to the medication compartment. The standard alarm rings continuously until the door is opened, but this alarm can be limited to 30, 45, 60 or 250 minutes.
• MedReady is tamper-resistant. Instead of employing a latch, the system utilizes a real lock and key, and the edges are secure. This deters "fiddling" with the medications by people with Alzheimer's or other memory issues. (Please Note: The MedReady is not the answer for restriction of addictive drugs. If an addicted person wants access to the drugs, they may be able to break into the MedReady.)
• Dimensions: Overall Diameter: 11"; Pill Compartments: 1" x 0.5" x 0.75"

Product Description

This Automatic Medication Dispenser has a red indicator light that will flash when the alarm goes off. The MedReady with Flashing Light is helpful to anyone who is hearing impaired as well as Alzheimer's patients who respond to visual cues instead of audio ones.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001D94LA2
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #72,730 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Works great for us!, November 5, 2010

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thistoowillpass (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MedReady P1600 Medication Dispenser with Flashing Light

As primary caregiver for 2 parentals with lots of meds for each, these dispensers have been a lifesaver. I ordered one to try it out, and when it worked so well, ordered another. Our problem was accidentally taking too much medication - taking a dose, forgetting it was taken, and then taking more. This has alleviated this problem. We tried all sorts of "systems" for helping them take their meds correctly - you name it, I tried it - I was having to go to their home and check their meds, and often re-do them, every single day. With these machines, I can fill it up once a week, and even feel comfortable going out of town for a night or two, knowing that they cannot overdose on their meds, and then run out. I do keep a couple of days of "backup" hidden in their home, just in case of machine malfunction, but have not needed to use them. I would recommend getting this machine in place before your situation gets desperate, because even though it is easy to use, it still takes a few days for them to understand what they are supposed to do. With 2 machines, as I saw someone else recommended, I put a picture of the person whose machine it is on the machine, so there is no confusion in that regard. I also put a note on each machine as to what time it will go off. My Mom tells people how wonderful it is - I think it is a relief for them also, because now they don't stress over their meds so much. I should have done this months before I did - would have saved me so much headache!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars removed a heavy load!, October 19, 2010

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janet - See all my reviews

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This review is from: MedReady P1600 Medication Dispenser with Flashing Light

The MedReady Automated Medication Dispenser is the most wonderful thing! I was already handling the meds for my mom. I would set them up for the week and then put the meds away in the closet. After finding her once with all the meds set out and mixed up, I knew the time had come to remove them from her place. This kit (with the extra tray) is fantastic. I can set up 2 weeks worth (twice a day) and lock it and know she can only get to what she needs. Sometimes she thinks the alarm didn't go off, but I will check and she will have taken the meds and forgotten. This dispenser removes access to forgotten or future pills and alerts her to when it's time so keeps her on schedule. If she is late coming home, the meds are still available even after the alarm has sounded. I no longer have to worry about danger of overdosing or taking the wrong med.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to set up , but unit failed after 2 weeks, May 16, 2011

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Warren - See all my reviews

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This review is from: MedReady P1600 Medication Dispenser with Flashing Light

Purchased two of these units. They are very easy to set up (there is an online video), and the design is fairly well thought out. When the alarm sounds, sliding the cover open shuts off the alarm and exposes the medication. Once the medicine is taken, the cover can be left open or closed. It's fairly foolproof. The only weak point I can identify is a pretty dinky motor that rotates the tray (sounds like a wind-up toy when it moves). One of my units failed after two weeks -- the alarm sounded, but the tray would not rotate. This is not good for a medication dispenser for the elderly. Since it was in the 30-day period, the seller replaced it without my having to go to the manufacturer (I had to pay $15 shipping to return my unit) . Don't bother purchasing extra keys - each unit comes with 2 keys. Had one of the units not failed, I would give it 5 stars.