FDA Approves First Digital Pill: Otsuka/Proteus' Abilify MyCite
Executive Summary
Otsuka plans a slow, measured launch of Abilify MyCite, developed with Proteus Health. The product includes an ingested sensor that sends a signal to a wearable patch and an app that tracks ingestion, activity and mood to potentially improve management of psychiatric care.
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