Turn Every Pill Bottle Into a Built-In Adherence System
A patented replacement bottle cap that builds adherence into every fill — compatible with standard automated fill lines and robotic dispensing. No apps. No electronics. No new platforms or system integrations required.
See How It Works
Prescription Bottles Should Do More Than Store Medication
The prescription bottle has been the same since the 1970s. It was designed to store medication safely — not to help patients take it consistently. Half of all patients don't take 80% or more of their prescribed doses. The result is 125,000 preventable deaths and $300 billion in avoidable costs every year.
Most adherence solutions layer technology around the bottle — apps, alerts, blister packs, smart dispensers. They require enrollment, behavior change, and new infrastructure. They work for some patients. They don't scale to the pharmacy counter.
Adherence support belongs on the bottle — and now it's there.
How RedCap Works
RedCap displays the next scheduled dose directly on the cap. As the bottle is opened and closed, it automatically advances — giving patients a clear visual cue, missed-dose feedback, and a satisfying click that reinforces the routine.
Next-Dose Visibility
The cap's rotating window always displays the next scheduled dose — immediately visible at the point of action, without opening the bottle or checking a phone.
Passive Dose Cue
The reminder is built into the object itself. No app to open, no alert to dismiss. The cue is present every time the patient sees or reaches for the bottle.
Missed-Dose Recognition
If a dose was skipped, the window still shows the missed day — giving patients immediate, visible feedback without requiring memory or tracking. Immediate, visible cues outperform delayed outreach — every time.
Tactile Reinforcement
A satisfying click when the cap is replaced provides immediate auditory and tactile feedback, reinforcing the habit of closing the bottle after each dose.
How It Fits Your Dispensing Operation
Pharmacies do not need more adherence programs layered around the bottle. They need bottle dispensing to do more on its own. RedCap integrates at the cap-selection step — the only change to an existing workflow.
Fill as Normal
Count, verify, and fill the prescription using your existing process. No changes to counting, labeling, or verification workflows. RedCap is compatible with standard automated fill lines and robotic dispensing systems.
Integrate at Cap-Selection
Select the appropriate RedCap — once-daily or twice-daily — at the capping step. The cap is pre-set or set at dispensing. No software, no enrollment, no patient interaction required at the counter.
Dispense as Usual
Hand the bottle to the patient. No instructions needed. The cap communicates for you. Patients receive a bottle that already knows their dosing schedule.
No platforms. No system integrations. No staff training programs. RedCap can be manufactured by your existing cap suppliers.
The Evidence So Far
Meta-Analysis: Reminder Packaging Works
A meta-analysis of 52 studies covering 22,858 subjects found that reminder packaging — packaging that displays dosing schedules directly on the container — improved adherence by an average of 12.7 percentage points compared to standard bottles.
52 studies · 22,858 subjects · +12.7% adherence improvement
Early Pharmacy Evaluations
Early evaluations with pharmacy partners have demonstrated that RedCap is compatible with standard dispensing workflows and that patients find the cap intuitive without instruction. A structured pilot at scale will generate the population-level evidence needed.
We're ready to design that pilot with you.
The Retention Case
Every patient who stays on therapy longer means more refills. The retention case for RedCap doesn't require new payment models — it works within existing reimbursement.
| Metric | Baseline | With RedCap (+5% improvement) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly prescriptions | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| Annual fills (12 months) | 12,000,000 | 12,000,000 |
| Adherence rate | ~50% | ~55% |
| Retained fills (adherent patients) | 6,000,000 | 6,600,000 |
| Additional retained fills per year | — | +600,000 |
What Patients Say
"I'm forgetful. With this cap I can see whether I've already taken my pill. I really like the click when it closes."
— Elise
Familiar & Flexible
Patients prefer bottles. RedCap keeps that form but adds a built-in reminder. Don't want the feature? Just use it like a normal cap — no downside.
Simple by Design
No enrollment, no app, no charging. The cap works the moment it's on the bottle. For patients who struggle with technology, that simplicity is the point.
Plays Well with Others
Works on its own or as a confirmation layer alongside phone reminders. For many patients, that simple extra nudge is all it takes.