Conference | Session 1: Patient Adherence, Challenges in Usability & Regulatory Update
Chair: Dr Pascale Gauthier, Pharmacist, Charge of Courses, Biopharmaceutical Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, Auvergne University
• Challenges of aging and the medicalization of society
• What is Inclusive Design and how it relates to pharma packaging
• What previous research says about the use of pharma packaging by patients
• How the pharma industry perceives the challenges to design and innovate in packaging
• Opportunities to address the current challenges in pharma packaging
• Technology and the industry challenge
• The value for stakeholders
• The go-to market
• How success looks
• What steps to consider when going connected OR not
• Breaking down the problem by defining categories of needs for each Stakeholder
• Do you really need a connected device and if so which type?
• Matching solutions to needs to enhance the drug delivery process
• Is it possible to try it out - taking a punt?
• The human factor - just because you make it connected doesn't mean people will use it.
• Overview of the drivers for innovation in smart packaging and connected medical devices
• Current products and processes in the pharma supply chain, current environmental monitoring, packaging etc
• Identification of market failures/opportunities for improvement
• Thought leadership on smart packaging and connected medical devices, how this will provide new solutions and improved outcomes for pharma, the pharma supply chain and patients
• Challenges of managing drug delivery (use steps) from patient and caregiver perspective
• How to identify opportunities to reduce complexity in managing the disease state
• Real world videos documenting patient and caregiver experiences managing treatments for pediatric haemophilia
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• Status of Brexit discussions
• Implications for medical device and pharmaceutical companies
• Implications for patients and healthcare professionals
• Practical steps and recommendations