Medication dispensing service

The Philips Medication Dispensing Service helps eliminate life-threatening medication mistakes.

Reduce the risk of medication errors.

Healthcare professionals trust Philips Lifeline to help their patients live independently. Now with teh Philips Medication Dispensing Service, pre-loaded medications dispense at the times you've scheduled. This helps provide the right dose at the right time - so you don't have to worry about complications from incorrect medication use.

As easy as pressing a button.

An audible reminder and flashing light indicate it's time for medicine. Just the press of a button dispenses medications in an easy-to-handle plastic cup. It's that simple!

Peace of mind.

With Philips Lifeline, caregivers can have peace of mind. That's because caregivers can be alerted by phone if a dose is missed. So even when a caregiver can't be there, they can still feel confident their loved ones are adhering to medication regimens.

Medication Errors are Common and Costly

You rely on your medications to keep you healthy. But complex medication schedules can lead to mistakes: Missing doses, taking incorrect amounts, or taking pills at the wrong time. These mistakes could lead to unnecessary doctor or hospital visits, illness, or even death.

  • For seniors, approximately 1 out of 10 hospital admissions are the result of incorrect use of medications.
  • Not taking medications correctly can have serious consequenes, including increased discomfort, inadequate disease prevention and possibly even death.

How The Philips Medicaiton Dispensing Service Helps You

  • Take medications on schedule, from convenient pre-filled dosage cups.
  • Reduce risk of unplanned hospital or doctor visits related to incorrect medication use.
  • Remain independent at home.

How It Works

  1. Load - You or a caregiver put medications into individual cups and load them into the dispenser. Philips Lifeline will help with scheduling dose times.
  2. Dispense - Press the button when you hear the reminder. The medication that you or your caregiver have loaded will dispense at the pre-programmed times.
  3. Alert - If a dose is missed, the dispenser can contact family and caregivers by phone. They can check on you to make sure you're getting your medications.

For more information please call (713) 685-6577.