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WIZD Wizzard Software Announces Rosemont Pharmacy As Newest Retailer for Rex-The Talking Bottle
Wizzard Software Announces Rosemont Pharmacy As Newest Retailer for Rex-The Talking Bottle
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Wizzard Software (OTCBB:WIZD) and its subsidiary, MedivoxRx Technologies, announced that Rosemont Pharmacy is a new Rex-The Talking Bottle retailer. Located in Rosemont, IL by O'Hare Airport, Rosemont Pharmacy is an independently owned pharmacy specializing in senior care and offering services such as medical equipment, wound care, compounding and screenings.
Rosemont will offer the Rex Starter Kit, which contains 3 bottles, a recording unit with a microphone that makes recording possible by simply pressing a button and speaking, a power supply and easy-to-follow instructions. The Refill Kit contains three additional bottles that are used in conjunction with the recorder included with the Rex Starter Kit.
"I decided to buy and sell the Rex system because I see the need for the visually challenged customer and the elderly customer," said Dr. Gregory Kovak, owner and operator of Rosemont Pharmacy. "So they can understand what the drug is and the drug's purpose."
A pharmacist for over 20 years, Dr. Kovak went on to say that he believes Rex will be able to help decrease drug errors such as the incidences of over-medication or taking the wrong medications.
"Dr Kovak, like many pharmacists today, is rightfully concerned about medication errors," said Gene Franz, General Manager, Solutions and Channels for MedivoxRx. "In excess of 100,000 people die each year as a result of medication errors. Offering solutions at the consumer level is a positive step toward reducing this number."
"This Talking bottle will revolutionize the health care industry to improve patient compliance and educate them on the purpose of each drug they have," noted Kovak.
Rex-The Talking Bottle is an innovative assistive device that allows users to "hear" recorded medication instructions. Using a special recording device, instructions are recorded into the base of the bottle. Instructions can then be "read" out-loud by pushing the button located on the side of the bottle. Completely portable, disposable and easy to use, Rex is perfect for the visually impaired and cognitively impaired, or anyone who can't read or understand their medication label instructions.
About Wizzard Software:
Founded in 1996, Wizzard Software has become a leader in the speech technology application development market. Wizzard architects solutions to business problems using its expertise in consulting, speech development tools and building speech based applications for the Desktop and Internet. Wizzard has achieved global recognition because of its expertise with voice communication whether it is via PC or telephone. Wizzard's successes have lead to expanding opportunities in both the government and commercial sectors. In April of 2004, Wizzard acquired MedivoxRx Technologies. Established in 2000, MedivoxRx is the originator of "Rex", the talking prescription pill bottle, which "talks" to the patient allowing them to distinguish what type of medication is in the bottle and hear critical information on dosage amounts and refill parameters. Additional information on MedivoxRx can be found at www.rxtalks.com. More information on Wizzard Software can be found on the Investor's Page at www.wizzardsoftware.com.
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