Digital pills and smart drug delivery: revolutionizing precision medicine- a review

M Devi Vasantha, P Magesh, R Titus Bruno, M Dharanidharan, S Nagalakshmi*

Department of Pharmaceutics, Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Pharmacy, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, (DU), Porur,Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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M Devi Vasantha, P Magesh, R Titus Bruno, M Dharanidharan, S Nagalakshmi, 2024. Digital pills and smart drug delivery: revolutionizing precision medicine- a review. Journal of medical pharmaceutical and allied sciences, V 13 - I 6, Pages - 6840 – 6846. Doi: https://doi.org/10.55522/jmpas.V13I6.6731.

ABSTRACT

The advent of digital pills and smart drug delivery systems marks a transformative era in precision medicine. This review explores the integration of digital technologies in pharmaceutical therapies, focusing on how these innovations enhance patient adherence, optimize therapeutic outcomes, and provide real-time data for healthcare providers. By leveraging advanced materials and microelectronics, digital pills have the potential to track ingestion patterns, monitor physiological responses, and personalize treatment regimens, facilitating a move away from one-size-fits-all approaches. We discuss the technological advancements driving this revolution, such as ingestible sensors, automated dosage dispensers, and mobile health applications. Additionally, we address the challenges and ethical considerations surrounding the use of digital pills in clinical practice, including data privacy, patient consent, and the implications for healthcare equity. This comprehensive review underscores the promise digital pills and smart drug delivery systems hold for improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of personalized medicine.

Keywords:

Digital pills, Adherence, Ingestible sensor, Digital Health, Patient Monitoring.

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