Monitored Dosage System

What is the MDS?

The Monitored Dosage System (MDS) is a pharmacy service consisting of organising solid oral medicine into custom devices to improve compliance with treatment, increasing the safety and effectiveness of pharmacotherapeutic treatments for patients.

The role of the pharmacist is key to the community health challenge

Figures that will leave you speechless

1 in every 2 patients forgets to take their medication
1 in every 3 patients fails to collect their prescribed medication
3 in every 10 patients stop taking their medication once treatment has started
1 in every 4 patients takes a lower dose than prescribed by their physician

Who is it for?

Chronic, polymedicated, and dependent patients

MDS is a pharmacy service aimed at optimizing the appropriate use of medication by repackaging it into blister or pouch formats

Correct patient
Correct medication
Correct dose
Correct time

Joint intervention from health professionals is key to therapeutic adherence

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Problems with MDS in the pharmacy

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Preparing the MDS in Pharmacies

Not all pharmacies currently offer the MDS service. It is estimated that the MDS system is available in 1 of every 4 pharmacies in Spain. There is still much room for improvement in the MDS service in Spain considering that 50% of chronic patients do not stick to their treatment. However, the MDS protocol is being implemented in more pharmacies each year and we are confident that the MDS in Spain will continue to grow due to population needs and the possibilities offered by MDS technology. MDS in pharmacies is the next step towards pharmacy customisation.