TED: The pharmacy of the future? Personalized pills, 3D printed at home | Daniel Kraft

The video discusses the challenges in the current prescription system, highlighting issues like inefficiencies, adverse drug reactions, and noncompliance. It explores the potential of precision medicine and connected health technologies to improve outcomes. The concept of 3D printing personalized polypills is introduced as a solution to enhance medication adherence and personalization. The video concludes with a vision for a future where personalized, precise, on-demand medications are the norm.

What are the potential benefits of using connected devices in monitoring health?

Explain the concept of 'intellimeds' as introduced in the text.

What are the barriers to achieving better medication adherence among patients?

In what ways can personalized medicine address the issue of polypharmacy?