Available in the UK Evidence B

Medication · Connected medication dispenser

Pivotell Advance GSM

A locked automatic dispenser with text or email alerts for dispensed or missed doses.

By Pivotell

What it does

Core capabilities

Timed dispensingLocked dosesSMS or email alertsMissed-dose notification

Best suited to: A person managing medication with remote family or carer oversight.

Practical requirements

What has to be in place

UK access
Available direct in the UK
Cost model
£200–£500
Purchase price
Published retail price; check current listing
Ongoing cost
Connectivity or messaging terms may apply
Broadband / signal
Uses mobile connectivity
Phone required
Useful for receiving alerts but ordinary SMS/email may suffice
Setup
Moderate
Who receives alerts
Nominated family member or carer

Privacy

Cameras, microphones and data

Camera
No
Microphone
No

Check the current privacy policy, account permissions and data-retention settings before installation. Product features and cloud services can change after a guide is published.

Failure modes

What can go wrong

  • Incorrect loading
  • Mobile signal failure
  • Dose removed but not taken

A response plan should cover the most serious of these before the device becomes part of everyday care.

Evidence grade B

Promising or established evidence with limitations

Connected alerts add useful information, but still do not prove the medicine was swallowed.

Status and specification checked against Official product page on 13 July 2026. An official product page confirms features, not necessarily outcomes.

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