A dual-patient medication dispenser
One medication dispensing service, two patients. QR verification, 2-way video, family alerts, and a 4-role platform for nurses, patients, families, and pharmacies.
Developed in Finland. Designed to save 2.5–3.5 hours per nurse per day.
- In development as EU MDR Class I
- Made in Finland
- Based on publicly available information, the only dispenser with dual-patient mode
The two-patient medication dispenser
One device, four modes. The mode is chosen at onboarding to suit the resident.
What is MoniDose?
MoniDose is a Finnish medication dispensing service that dispenses pharmacy-packed dose sachets at home or in a care unit. One device serves two patients with separate schedules, alerts and logs. It reminds the resident at each dose time, records every taken and missed dose automatically, and reports those events to the care team, the family and the pharmacy. Rolls are supplied in 14- or 28-day batches. The device runs on its own cellular connection with no home broadband required, and battery backup keeps dispensing running through a power cut. MoniDose is being developed as a Class I medical device under EU MDR 2017/745 and is not yet registered.
Latest Research
Research and news on medication safety
Alaa Salonen: Immigrant Entrepreneur of the Year
Pirkanmaan Yrittäjät award 2026
Free MoniDoseQMS pilot
Together with Business Tampere
MoniDoseQMS at Healthtech Finland
eQMS meeting with leading platforms
Nurse staffing and medication safety
SuPer: 86% report more mental strain
New: Polypharmacy load meter
Estimate the medication load
Why medication safety needs to change
Nurses, patients, and families deserve safer medication care
Medication safety incidents
Medication-related HaiPro incident reports per year (Fimea)
Of nurse time
Spent on medication tasks: time away from direct patient care
Of severe errors
Affect patients over 60, the very people who need safety most
Sources: Fimea/HaiPro (medication incident reports); Linden-Lahti et al. 2021, Journal of Patient Safety (Valvira, serious medication errors 2013–2017).
Key benefits
MoniDose offers a comprehensive solution to the challenges of medication management in healthcare
Safety first
Automated medication verification and error prevention support patient safety.
Time saved
Automation frees nursing staff for more important work.
Logging and reporting
Dispensing events are logged automatically for the care team to review.
Planned integration
Designed to work as part of the wider healthcare ecosystem (in development).
Efficient operation
An optimised process reduces waste and improves cost-efficiency.
Patient wellbeing
The right medication at the right time supports better care outcomes.
One shared view for the whole care loop
From pharmacy to prescriber
Pharmacy, device, nurse, family, and prescriber see the same dispensing events as the device reports them. The device reports events: care decisions are always made by a clinician.
Adherence data back to the team
Every dispensed and missed dose is logged automatically for the care team, with no manual entry.
Works without home internet
No home broadband connection is required, and battery backup keeps dispensing and reminders running through power cuts.
Find out about the MoniDose device
One device, four interfaces. The screen adapts to the person: a single large button for someone with memory illness, more functions for a tablet-comfortable resident, and the same device serves two residents too.
Find out about the MoniDose deviceFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about MoniDose: in one place.
What is MoniDose?
MoniDose is a dual-patient medication dispenser. One device serves two patients with separate schedules, alarms, and logs. It is being developed in Finland as a Class I medical device under EU MDR 2017/745.
Who is MoniDose for?
Residential care homes, home care providers, assisted living, welfare regions (hyvinvointialueet), pharmacies, and family caregivers.
How much time does MoniDose save nurses?
MoniDose is designed to free 2.5–3.5 hours per nurse per day with a 5-patient workload: roughly 55–77 hours per nurse per month.
How does MoniDose improve medication safety?
QR verification of each medication roll when it is loaded, locked anti-tamper storage, automatic missed-dose alerts, and remote device-status and event reporting. Every event is logged automatically.
What makes MoniDose different from other dispensers?
Dual-patient mode (a capability we're not aware of in other home dispensers), 2-way video with patients, a 4-role platform for nurses, patients, families, and pharmacies, and automated alert routing to the responsible nurse.
Is MoniDose a certified medical device?
MoniDose is in development as a Class I medical device under EU MDR 2017/745 using the self-declaration route per MDR Article 52(7). Registration with Fimea is planned. It is not yet registered.
How is medication loaded into MoniDose?
Pre-packaged dose pouches supplied on continuous rolls: 14-day rolls for short-term treatment or 28-day rolls for chronic medication. The device automatically dispenses the right pouch at the right time.
Does MoniDose integrate with healthcare information systems?
Planned: MoniDose is being developed to connect with care record systems and e-prescriptions (Kanta), pending national certification. Every dose is documented automatically, with no manual entry.
Where is MoniDose based?
MoniDose Oy is headquartered at Turuntie 3, 37830 Akaa, Finland. Primary markets: Finland → Nordics → EU.
How can I try or buy MoniDose?
Request a free demo at monidose.fi/en/demo or contact info@monidose.fi. Ask about participating in upcoming pilot programs.
See MoniDose in action
Book a free demo and see how MoniDose works in your organisation.
Request a demo