Table 1

eMMD devices used in focus groups

Lifemax Pill Box ReminderPendant design timer with 2 pill compartments. Alarm sound and light to remind when medication is due
http://www.lifemaxuk.co.uk/hearing/pendant-pill-box-reminder.html
Lifemax Vibration 5 Alarm Pill BoxMedication planner with 5 pill compartments each with a vibration and/ or sound reminder alarm
http://www.lifemaxuk.co.uk/hearing/5-times-a-day-pill-box-reminder.html
MedsignalsProgrammable for up to 4 drugs or doses. Rests on a cradle that plugs into telephone and electrical lines to allow daily uploading of dosing history to host server and recharging of battery
http://www.medsignals.com/
Medfolio28 compartments, sends visual, audio, email and text message reminders. Includes visual portfolio of all medications. Medication dosing events communicated to online cloud server
https://www.medfoliopillbox.com/
Pivotell Advance GSM Automatic Pill Dispenser28 compartments and reminds user by alarm and flashing light. Only current dose available at any one time. Can be programmed to send text or email message to carer if medication not taken
http://www.pivotell.co.uk/Pivotell%C2%AE+Advance+GSM+Automatic+Pill+Dispenser/0_CAAA001/PRAA002.htm
NRS Med-E-Lert Dispenser28 compartments and reminds user by alarm and flashing light. Only current dose available at any one time
https://www.nrshealthcare.co.uk/household-aids/medication-management/medelert-spare-tray-key
E-BoxContains pouches which are filled by robot in the pharmacy, supports up to 28 days medication. Only current dose available at any one time. Reminds user by alarm and flashing screen. Dosing events recorded onto website and can alert carer if medication not taken
http://robotiktechnology.uk/community-pharmacy/
DoPill (note: despite extensive efforts it was not possible to obtain the device and it was necessary to use a picture of the device as a prompt)28 compartments and reminds user by alarm and flashing light at each compartment. Can be programmed to alert carer if medication not taken or wrong medication taken
https://www.telushealth.co/products/pill/