AIT Developing Method Of Taking Multiple Medications In One Go

The rate of compliance in taking multiple doses in Ireland is one of the lowest in Europe.

Researchers at Athlone IT are working on a method of taking multiple medications without having to digest ''cocktails of tablets''. 

The idea involves using 3-D printing and a blueprint for customisable tablets that will release drugs over a period of time.

Doctoral candidate Evert Fuenmayor and his supervisor Dr. Ian Major developed the plan which they say will increase compliance and ultimately - life expectancy. 

The current rates of compliance in Ireland are between 50 and 70% for those on multiple daily tablets.

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