Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia that affects millions of individuals globally, can be a complex and emotional journey, both for those diagnosed and their loved ones or caregivers. It can lead to memory loss, confusion, and difficulty in performing even the simplest daily tasks.

One of the most critical aspects of managing Alzheimer’s is managing medications safely and effectively, ensuring the right doses are taken at the right times. For caregivers, this responsibility can be overwhelming, yet innovative solutions like Webster-pak medication packs are crucial tools that not only simplify medication management but also empower patients to maintain their independence for longer.” says Pharmacist Danielle Martusciello.

Key Benefits at a Glance:

• Relieving Anxiety: With clear labelling and pre-arranged doses, Webster-paks reduce the stress and anxiety often associated with medication management.
• Ensuring Safety: By eliminating the need to handle multiple pill bottles, Webster-paks minimise the risk of accidental errors.
• Supporting Caregivers: Caregivers can shift their focus from complex medication schedules to providing emotional support and companionship.
• Enhancing Adherence: Consistent medication intake, facilitated by Webster-paks, leads to better symptom management and improved overall health.

Gerard Stevens AM, Founder and Managing Director of ���سԹ�, the company behind the Webster-pak, shares his perspective; “Helping with medication can be hard and time-consuming for caregivers. Many feel unsure as their role changes. Families might not know when or how to take over medication tasks, especially as the disease gets worse. Webster-paks do more than just organise medicine – they help Alzheimer’s patients manage their health and keep their independence and dignity. Our aim is to make taking medication easier and with greater assurance. We want patients and their loved ones to have more quality time together and peace of mind with medication.”

How to set up a �±�����ٱ��-�貹��® medication management system

For over 40 years, the Webster-pak – an Australian-invented and owned medication system – has brought relief to thousands of families.

• Contact your pharmacy, it is important to have all medication information in the one place
• Your pharmacist will go through and confirm all the medications you are taking, and contact your doctor if necessary to be 100% certain the Webster-pak is set up correctly
• Ask your pharmacist to set you up with a Webster-pak. Your pharmacist will manage your scripts and supply a week’s worth of medication packed into individual dosage times, so you know exactly what needs to be taken at the right time
• Each Webster-pak is arranged into four columns and seven rows. One column for each dosage time (breakfast, lunch, dinner, bedtime) and one row for each day of the week
• Each week you will return your used pack to the pharmacy and collect your new pack

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Increased use of electronic medication charts in aged care facilities could transform outcomes for the elderly, improving prescribing and management of medication and reducing harm.

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To give you peace of mind, make sure your eNRMC provider can fulfil the following requirements:

• All medicines, including S8s, can be prescribed without a paper-based prescription.
• Data access is real-time, supported by the Cloud, but can also operate offline in WiFi blackspots. This is especially important in rural and remote areas.
• It is an end-to-end system that supports direct communication between the aged care home, the prescriber and the pharmacist. Having to use phone, fax and standard email adds confusion and unnecessary steps in the process.
• There is flexibility in the type of medication packing systems available to meet the differing needs of consumers.
• There is interoperability throughout the system and its components.
• The functionality is streamlined so no need to log in and out of system components.

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���سԹ� Recognised As Top 10 Most Innovative Company in Australia 2020

Today, ���سԹ� was honoured to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Most Innovative Companies. The prestigious annual list, published by The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine, is based on a rigorous assessment process managed by Australia’s leading innovation consultancy, Inventium, in conjunction with a panel of industry expert judges.

���سԹ� was honoured to rank #4 on the healthcare list, for the second year in a row, from over 600 nominated organisations across Australia and New Zealand. The assessment measures a top innovation implemented in the past two years. Specifically, the judges look at how valuable the problem is that the innovation is solving, the quality and uniqueness of the solution, and the level of impact that the innovation has had. Inventium also assesses internal elements such as innovation culture, strategy, resources and process, which demonstrate a sustainable and repeatable approach to innovation.

���سԹ� was thrilled to be recognised for their role in the launch of the , a new clinical document within My Health Record to reduce medication-related problems in Australia, and specifically those experienced by Australia’s older population.

Working with the Australian Digital Health Agency for two years planning and developing the protocols and security requirements for the software, ���سԹ� became the first to use the PSML in December 2019.

We are very honoured to be recognised on the AFR Boss Most Innovative Healthcare Companies List for our involvement with the Pharmacist Shared Medicine List (PSML). Many of our patients using our dose administration aids are older Australians. Our �±�����ٱ��-�貹��® medication pack provides assistance to ensure they are taking their medicines safely and at the right time each day, which may help them stay in their own home, instead of needing additional care,” says ���سԹ� Managing Director, Pharmacist and inventor of the Webster-pak, Gerard Stevens AM.

But the pack itself only contains those medicines taken orally and packed in the Webster-pak. The addition of the  in My Health Record will allow pharmacists using ���سԹ� systems to better communicate the complete list of a consumer’s medicines in a single clinical document. This will make a big impact – for that person’s GP, specialist, clinician at the local hospital – by giving them a better understanding of the medicines that person is taking.”

�ճ���� is a consolidated list of medicines prepared by a pharmacist and uploaded to a patient’s My Health Record. The PSML will compile both prescription and non-prescription medicines, including over-the-counter and complementary medicines, such as vitamins and herbal remedies.

The overview the PSML will provide for healthcare providers will enable them to make more informed prescribing and treatment decisions and assist in reducing medication mishaps.

Particularly relevant at times of transitions of care, the  is a comprehensive list of medicines at a specific point in time, such as on discharge from a hospital when a patient’s care is being transferred to another health care provider – a common occurrence in Australia’s elderly population.

Inventium is proud to announce the 2020 Most Innovative Companies list in conjunction with AFR. The global pandemic has truly given rise to the saying ‘necessity is the mother of invention’. We are thrilled to recognise many organisations who have successfully pivoted their offerings and relished the opportunity for change.”

Dr Amantha Imber, Founder, Inventium

ABOUT WEBSTERCARE®

���سԹ�® is an industry leader in medication management. Committed to delivering quality solutions with a focus on patient and resident safety. 

Gerard Stevens AM, company’s founder and a registered Pharmacist, has a relentless passion and commitment to research, development and better patient care. This had enabled ���سԹ� to remain at the forefront of this industry. Our innovations are used throughout the pharmacy, aged care, community and health sectors. This commitment has even led to better health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. ���سԹ� has developed more than 600 products and services that each offer smart solutions to medication management.

ABOUT THE AFR BOSS MOST INNOVATIVE COMPANIES LIST

The AFR BOSS Most Innovative Companies list (previously the BRW Most Innovative Companies list) is now in its ninth year. The list ranks the most innovative organisations in Australia and New Zealand, by industry. It is the only national list of its kind. The list is judged and compiled by Inventium – Australia’s leading innovation consultancy. Inventium uses a unique, scientifically proven approach to help organisations grow through innovation. In 2020, the list comprised of ten industry lists, compiled from over 600 nominations.

www.mostinnovative.com.au

ABOUT INVENTIUM

Inventium is Australia’s leading behavioural science and innovation consultancy. Since 2007, Inventium has helped over 400,000 people become more innovative and more productive at work. Inventium applies the latest findings from science (psychology and neuroscience) to help organisations unlock growth through innovation. The official methodology partners of the AFR Most Innovative Companies list and the AFR Best Places to Work List. Inventium is also a proud BCorporation.

www.inventium.com.au

ABOUT THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL REVIEW

For more than 50 years The Australian Financial Review has been the authority on business, finance and investment news in Australia. It has a reputation for independent, award-winning journalism and is essential read-ing for Australia’s business and investor community. The Australian Financial Review is owned by Fairfax Media Limited [ASX:FXJ], a leading multi-platform media company in Australasia.

Media contacts:

���سԹ�: Fleur Townley, Lanham Media, fleur@lanhammedia.com.au, 0405 278 758

Inventium: Gabby Webb, mic@inventium.com.au (03) 9018 7455

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���سԹ� remains open through COVID-19 challenges

To all our customers,

We hope you, your team and your family are all healthy and safe. 

Just a quick note to say that we REMAIN OPEN ACROSS ALL OUR LOCATIONS, for your medication management software and ���سԹ� packaging materials needs.  

In light of COVID-19 we have made internal changes with splitting up our teams and where possible working from home.

We remain committed to maintaining our regular turnaround times on orders.  

CUSTOMER SERVICE ARE READY TO HELP 
Contact our Customer Service Team 1800 244 358.
9:00am – 5:30pm Monday to Friday AEST.

Sincerely

Gerard Stevens AM
Managing Director
���سԹ� Pty Ltd 
Australian Owned – Family Business

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