The Growing Importance of Promotional Product Utility and the Dose-Alert Medication Reminder

Nov. 10, 2011 - PRLog -- In an effort designed to trim the federal government’s “wasteful spending,” President Barack Obama signed an executive Wednesday November 9th, 2011 instructing government agencies to reduce their promotional product, as well as other, purchases by twenty percent. Mr. Obama asserted that “We [American’s] can't wait for Congress to act." …"We can't wait for them to get our fiscal house in order and make the investments necessary to make America great.”

The executive order is the result of a cost-cutting task force spearheaded by Vice President Joe Biden. The report identified specific ad specialty items set for a 20% cut from federal agencies, including three popular categories: apparel, mugs, and water bottles.

Many in the industry feel this is a clear indication that the federal government is looking for promotional items that have a greater degree of utility – or even products that will help curb long-term costs. One such product is Dose-Alert Corporation’s patented medical adherence device, the Dose-Alert Pill Reminder.

While an ever present caregiver would be the optimal solution, it is unlikely for many patients – particularly seniors on fixed incomes; however there are products such as Dose-Alert Corporation’s patented Dose-Alert pill reminder. The Dose-Alert is a user-friendly medication adherence device that helps patients remember to take their medications as prescribed

After being affixed to the top of any prescription bottle, the user is able to, within seconds, use the simple one-button interface to select the appropriate dose interval(s) for their medication(s). When the time comes to take their medication(s), the Dose-Alert gently reminds the patient which medication they are to take.

With Dose-Alert, patients are far more likely to take medication as prescribed by their physician, leading to fewer doctor and hospital visits, improved overall health, and lower healthcare costs for everyone.

To learn more about the Dose-Alert medication reminder, visit http://Dose-Alert.com