IoT-Based Automated Medication Management System

Year : 2025 | Volume : 03 | Issue : 01 | Page : 16-21
    By

    Nandini Dhole,

  • Esha Khot,

  • Rutuja Limkar,

  • Sejal Thorat,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Electronics & CommunicationEngineering, RMD Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra
  2. Student, Department of Electronics & CommunicationEngineering, RMD Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra
  3. Student, Department of Electronics & CommunicationEngineering, RMD Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra
  4. Students, Department of Electronics & CommunicationEngineering, RMD Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra

Abstract

An Internet of Things (IoT)-based automated medication dispenser with an integrated alert system is presented in this research. The device is managed by an ESP32 microcontroller, which is paired with a Real-Time Clock (RTC) module to ensure medication is dispensed at the correct time. To facilitate the dispensing process, the system uses servo and stepper motors to rotate the medication carousel and release the appropriate dosage. To determine whether the drug has been taken, an LDR sensor is integrated. Through the Blynk app, the system notifies the caregiver if the medication is not taken. The battery-operated system is lightweight and easy to use. An LCD display presents crucial information such as the medication name, dosage, and scheduled time for the next dose. There is a switch to turn the system on and off when necessary. This technology aims to improve medication adherence, particularly for elderly patients or those with chronic illnesses, by ensuring timely medication intake. Additionally, it helps reduce the caregiving workload by automating medication management. The suggested system provides a workable way to improve medication compliance and patient care.

Keywords: IOT, Medicine Dispenser, ESP32, RTC module, Internet of things

[This article belongs to International Journal of Solid State Innovations & Research ]

How to cite this article:
Nandini Dhole, Esha Khot, Rutuja Limkar, Sejal Thorat. IoT-Based Automated Medication Management System. International Journal of Solid State Innovations & Research. 2025; 03(01):16-21.
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Nandini Dhole, Esha Khot, Rutuja Limkar, Sejal Thorat. IoT-Based Automated Medication Management System. International Journal of Solid State Innovations & Research. 2025; 03(01):16-21. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijssir/article=2025/view=206722


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Volume 03
Issue 01
Received 28/06/2024
Accepted 28/03/2025
Published 09/04/2025
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