Several clients have requested information assessing the differences between medication adherence cards (MACs) versus pouches. CareKinesis offers many adherence packaging solutions including MACs, pouches, and traditional pill vials.

Join us in congratulating our Chairman and Founder, Calvin H. Knowlton, BScPharm, MDiv, PhD, on receiving his Honorary Doctor of Sciences degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Dr. Knowlton is pictured here with University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (UMSOP) Dean, Natalie D. Eddington, PhD, FAAPS, FCP.

CareKinesis offers the MedaCube when adherence packaging is not enough to support medication adherence for PACE participants, or when participants have difficulty managing their medications in-home, even with adherence/reminder packaging. The average adherence rate across all devices was greater than 96%, as measured by participants using the MedaCube.

MedaCube is a 10-inch, cube-shaped device that provides real-time notifications to caregivers and nurses when patients do not take medications as expected. The system is easy to use and does not require pre-sorting of medications or complicated canister configurations. CareKinesis also provides 24-hour customer service for clients.

There is currently a two- to three-week turnaround from the time of request to delivery of a new MedaCube due to supply chain issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This applies to new orders and replacement of existing machines. We are filling requests as quickly as possible in the order in which they are received. Please contact your client liaison with any questions or concerns.

A recent article published in U.S. Pharmacist discusses the effect of COVID-19 on mental health. Factors including social distancing, fear of sickness and death, the deaths of family members and friends, and unemployment have resulted in a variety of mental health issues and have exacerbated symptoms of anxiety and depression. The article details the treatment of depression and anxiety, telehealth services, mental health resources, and the role pharmacists play in caring for patients.

Join us for the next T21 event on July 13, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. EDT.

Passionate author, chef, cyclist, and philanthropist, Robert Workman is co-owner of San Francisco, California’s celebrated Cockscomb restaurant, Jackrabbit in Portland, Oregon, and Acacia House at Las Alcobas, a Luxury Collection Hotel in Napa Valley, California, with partner Oliver Wharton and parent company Delicious MFG & CO. The event will be hosted by Brian J. Litten, JD, Chief Strategic Growth Officer, Tabula Rasa HealthCare.

Use the password: T21EE.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Donna Litten at DLitten@TRHC.com.