242. Dr. John Hsu | iPill dispenser

Episode 242 August 11, 2025 00:50:37
242. Dr. John Hsu | iPill dispenser
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
242. Dr. John Hsu | iPill dispenser

Aug 11 2025 | 00:50:37

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Show Notes

iPill - a devise to ensure medication compliance. Is this something that methadone clinic patients can use to ensure safety?

Dr. John Hsu has practiced anesthesia, chronic pain management, addiction medicine for 31 years.  He is now on a quest to address the opioid epidemic. He has started three companies, including:

IPill Dispenser - a medical device for remote medication adherence monitoring. It is a FDA breakthrough designated product and holds six patents for it.

Quivive Pharma - drug development company that has combined opioids with a respiratory stimulant. He is running a clinical trial at the Cleveland clinic and a supported by a $1.9 million NIDA/NIH grant.  He holds three patents for this company.

Fentavive - a drug development company that has combined Narcan with a respiratory stimulant to address dosing ambiguity with Narcan. He holds one patent for this company. 

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