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iZafe Group has together with partners developed an improved version of the pharmaceutical robot Dosell. Dosell 2.0 is the result of an ongoing work where iZafe Group, together with users, partners, and participants in pilot studies, exchanged experiences and documented data that provided important information for iZafe Group's ongoing development process. The gathered knowledge has formed a valuable base for future product and system development and by involving representatives from all stakeholder groups, we ensure that upgrades and improvements are customized. That is, iZafe Group shall prioritize functionality and product performance that is so close to the needs of users and customers that it guarantees that the product delivers value, safety, and health benefits.

“Our internal Customer Success group have been responsible for documenting the feedback we received from customers and partners with the aim of capturing early requests for the development of Dosell and the associated system. The feedback we regularly receive from ongoing pilot projects and from our partners, which is continuously born into our development processes, means that we make the right priorities and further improve Dosell with new functions to achieve enhanced performance. At the end of 2020, we received a total of 450 pre-orders of Dosell 2.0, which includes several improvements, including a new built-in and rechargeable battery with a battery life of over 48 hours and an improved app.” says Anders Segerström, CEO of iZafe Group.

iZafe Group attaches great importance to creating the best and most intuitive user experience in the market for pharmaceutical robots, and with the upcoming distribution of Dosell 2.0, the following features and operations have been further improved:

• We have replaced the alkaline batteries with built-in, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries that drastically extend the time that Dosell can operate without a power outlet connection.
• We launch a significantly improved alarm handling and a predefined alarm template.
• A safer and simpler process for loading a new sachet strip, which means shorter waiting time for the user.
• A simplified start-up process where Dosell more clearly indicates when the user can connect their smartphone to Dosell via Bluetooth.
• We have added a new, user-specific dosing window which means that the drug delivery becomes more flexible, giving the user increased freedom. Thus, there are more options for how doses should be dispensed, which can be controlled individually per Dosell to be adapted to the user's everyday life.

The past six months have been very development-intensive with investments in product, technology, and software. Major training efforts have been carried out with our partners who for two weeks have tested Dosell 2.0 with the help of a solid test schedule to evaluate all new functions, performance, and user experience. In addition, we have introduced new routines in the production process and updated our test and quality routines to ensure that Dosell 2.0 matches our high-quality standards.

“During the past six months, we have invested large resources, financially and with labor, to develop Dosell 2.0 based on our collaborations with partners and users. We are now in a final exciting phase which means that we are closing the window for further development of Dosell 2.0 and entering the production phase. It is estimated that the first units will be delivered to customers during week 20. Subsequent weeks, production will be scaled up to meet our customers' increased needs and to meet pre-orders that have already been made.” concludes Anders Segerström.
 

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The purpose of the pilot study was as follows:

• To be able to offer an independent life at home based on a safe life for users with a reduced risk of incorrect medication and for relatives’ increased security with the support of remote monitoring.

• To relieve staff in the business because the introduction of a pharmaceutical robot will save both time and resources.

• To ensure coordination of functions with the company's drug signing to avoid double registration / work. Based on the three goals above, both iZafe Group and TioHundra have worked to implement Dosell in their daily operations. The three goals for the pilot were not fully met during the pilot's term, however, it was clear to both parties that they would be achieved over time as the ongoing corona pandemic has exposed the business to enormous pressure on the daily workflow and administration.

"It is estimated that these goals have been achieved over time." – Final report Dosell

In its entirety, the pharmaceutical robot Dosell has been assessed as a good solution for relieving the daily activities within TioHundra AB, where it has been possible to use working hours more efficiently as medication as a work step has been completely eliminated during patient visits.

“The collaboration with iZafe Group has worked well based on our conditions under the prevailing circumstances. The pilot study has given us good experiences for our continued work with business development and more specifically the introduction of welfare technology.” says Laila Lindroth, administrative manager of TioHundra.

iZafe Group has also been able to receive input for future development of Dosell, which is now used in the ongoing R&D work.

"This is an example of how the pandemic affects not only us but many others who deliver welfare technology. The interest is greater than ever, but customers do not have time to prioritize new technology and new solutions. The positive thing is that, even if decisions and deliveries are postponed, we are building up a sharply increasing interest that we look forward to delivering when society and healthcare return to a fairly normal situation. With a rapidly increasing degree of vaccinations in the risk groups and among the elderly, we see in front of us that this is happening in the near future. We are very positive that we have focused on building strong relationships with partners and customers and developed Dosell during this time.” says Anders Segerström, CEO of iZafe Group.

About the pilot project
TioHundra’s aim for the pilot project is to allow patients/users to manage their medication themselves, thereby increasing their independence. Digital tools such as medication dispensing robots are classed as welfare technology and provide important support for ensuring safe medication management, which is currently managed manually. Care professionals in Norrtälje must travel significant distances daily, with many patients needing more than one visit a day, to dispense medication and provide other minor assistance. TioHundra hopes to use digital tools to streamline its operations, so that it can make fewer visits and improve the quality of those visits instead. The trial period with Dosell will provide a basis for TioHundra’s decision on whether to purchase medication dispensing robots.

About TioHundra AB
TioHundra is unique in Sweden in that it is the only company offering a full range of health care and social care services. TioHundra’s innovative and efficient approach improves the quality of care and creates added value for patients, users, those close to them and employees. The Norrtälje model has attracted attention both regionally and internationally, being held up by Sweden’s Ministry of Health and Social Affairs as an example to other municipalities, county councils and regions.

About the medication dispensing robot Dosell
Dosell is a robot that manages the dispensing of medication sachets. The roll of sachets is installed in the robot and programmed by healthcare personnel. The medication is then dispensed by the robot at the times printed on the sachets. The sachet is cut open when it is dispensed, and the patient then takes their medication independently. A reminder function helps patients to remember to take their medications. If the patient does not take the sachet despite the reminder, an app sends an alert to healthcare professionals who can then make a home visit to ensure the medication is taken.

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In regard to this, iZafe Group has brought forward a publication in written form reflecting the Q&A, which was held in connection with the year-end report 2020. Find the Q&A on the website under the heading investor relations. A video that deepens some of the questions will be published, as previously communicated, on the first of March 2021.

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“Overall, the local authorities welcome digital medication dispensing. Patients who care deeply about being independent have taken Dosell as a miracle, as one happy customer in Norrtälje put it. Gathering suggestions for improvements that make it possible for Dosell to reach even more service users was a vital aspect of the project. A phase of testing and development of the new features is ongoing in consultation with Attendo, and we will maintain close dialogue with Attendo to help each other further,” says Anders Segerström, CEO, iZafe Group.

“We have carried out the project and see future potential in the product. Cooperation with iZafe Group went very well and it has been interesting to follow this project. Dosell has had positive effects on the medication management and for those customers who want to be independent, Dosell has been very well received.” says Susanne Åhlander, Assistant Regional Manager, Attendo.

The aim of the project was for the parties involved to answer the following questions:

Are there customer categories in the home care operations whom the product would help?

The product will help customer categories including people with cognitive decline or whose medications must be taken precisely on time, but who are otherwise independent. The Dosell medication dispensing robot improves medication handling. Dosell is a good alternative to quick visits to patients who live far away and allows service users to decide whether want more short visits or fewer, longer and more qualitative visits from home care staff.

There are advantages to not having to drive to all customers to deliver medication. There are also potential coordination gains to be had, in that visiting schedules for home care services are not controlled by the need to distribute medication.

Customers who want to be as independent as possible were highly receptive to the medication dispensing robot when they were introduced to Dosell. The customers who declined said that they did not want to lose the social interaction with home care staff.

Can the product be integrated into existing systems?

iZafe Group provided training of all lead nurses and participating members of staff in each home care operation. Attendo has also had access to support throughout the period. Attendo has suggested adjustments to reach a wider group of service users, which iZafe Group has added to the development plans for Dosell.

Can the product be used in a patient and medication-safe way?

A few features need further adjustment to achieve maximum reliability, but nurses perceive the risks as low. The local operations see no risks linked to use of Dosell by specific patient categories, as their is access to staff who can manage the device.

About Attendo
AB Attendo AB is a listed Swedish company that offers services in elderly care, care for people with disabilities and individual and family care. The company also operates in Finland and Denmark.

In connection with iZafe Group's successful verification of Finnish sachets from Finland's largest pharmacy chain University Pharmacy, a broader pilot operation is now being launched in which these are the first two projects. During the autumn, major training initiatives were carried out to prepare for the launch in Finland and to successfully launch the pilot projects where users will try Dosell to ensure safe and compliant medication via sachets.

“The pilot projects in Finland are particularly interesting as Finland is a strategically important market for the iZafe Group as the digitizing of healthcare is making rapid progress there. 60,000 people are already managing their medication with sachets in Finland and these users represents future users of Dosell. This customer group is also expected to grow rapidly over the coming years.” comments Anders Segerström, CEO of iZafe Group.

The outcome of the pilot projects in the municipalities will form the basis for integrating medication via the dispensing of sachets and the digital medication-dispensing robot Dosell to increase safety and security for users and reduce the need for home visits for patients taking medication.

“We have identified the wide customer need for managing medication and ensure safety of the medication, and this is a great opportunity for us to build a co-operation in this field with iZafe Group and University Pharmacy. These first pilots represent the future offering of Vivago, and we are expecting expeditious growth from this market within next years.” Says Niina Vilkas, CEO of Vivago Ltd.

About University Pharmacy
University Pharmacy is Finland’s largest pharmacy chain with 17 pharmacies and an online store ya.fi. It provides 10% of all prescription medicines to the general public in Finland. More than 1000 employees work for a healthier tomorrow. University Pharmacy is owned by Helsinki University and its turnover in 2019 was €355 million. All profit goes into Finnish research and education.
 
About Vivago
Vivago develops smart safety and wellbeing solutions for preventive care by monitoring users’ health status and wellbeing in real-time, 24/7. The Vivago solution includes all features required for nurse call systems and covers the entire chain of care from home care and assisted living to rehabilitation centers and hospitals. More than 100,000 people use Vivago solutions every single day. Full digitalization of health status monitoring is opening a revolutionary path to changing care delivery from reactive to preventive while tailoring entirely patient-centered and results-driven care.