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SMRT1 Technologies develops medical supply kiosk

March 23, 2020

SMRT1 Technologies, a provider of automated retail solutions in Nelson, British Columbia, has introduced a kiosk that carries a mix of paid and free items such as naloxone kits syringes, condoms and sundries like deodorant and toothpaste, according to a report in the Goldstream Gazette News. The machine has been placed at Ankors overdose prevention site in Nelson.

Brad Pommen, company president, said the machine provides 24/7 access to products and information in locations with fewer services to deal with the ongoing opioid crisis.

The machine features a touchscreen that can show videos on how to use naloxone, connect consumers to local services such as shelters, display fentanyl alerts and provide data on community needs.

The company is rolling out five other pilot sites over the next three months at locations in Kelowna, Kamloops, Penticton, Surrey and Vancouver's Downtown Eastside before placing up to 20 across Canada.