Norwalk-based HealthPrize Technologies LLC on Monday announced it will integrate its medication adherence software platform into West Pharmaceutical Services’ injectable drug delivery systems.
West’s systems, which include pens and auto-injectors, will be electronically connected to the HealthPrize platform to track when patients take their medication. Healthprize’s software educates patients on the importance of medication adherence and gives users incentives for properly taking their prescriptions.
“Given the growth of biologics and other injectables, it makes perfect sense to combine West’s delivery system expertise with our patient engagement and adherence platform to drive better patient outcomes,” said Tom Kottler, HealthPrize CEO, in the announcement.
According to HealthPrize, medical expenses due to medication non-adherence amount to $290 billion nationwide per year.
West Pharmaceutical Services Inc. is based in Pennsylvania.
