Aripiprazole (Oral with Sensor)

Common Brands Abilify
Drug Class
Atypical antipsychotic
Controlled Substance Classification
Not a controlled medication
Generic Status
Lower-cost generic available
Availability
Prescription only
Daisy Chau, PharmD
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Medically reviewed by Daisy Chau, PharmD last update on 20/12/2023

Overview

A distinctive form of the antipsychotic medicine Aripiprazole is Aripiprazole with a sensor. This medication is sold under the brand name Abilify MyCite.

 

 It consists of the drug Aripiprazole along with an ingestible sensor to allow healthcare providers to confirm whether patients have taken their medications or not. This medication is usually adhered to in the management of schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder mainly as adjunctive therapy. 

 

The enhanced Aripiprazole with a sensor allows both the patient and the physician to play their parts in making sure the patient adheres to medication, 

 

which can be highly problematic especially with those suffering from chronic mental illness who may remember to take their medications or may simply decide not to do so. Such digital medicine offers the ability to measure the consumption of medication in real time thereby enhancing treatment success and decreasing the chances of worsening the condition.

DRUG STATUS

Availability

Prescription only

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy