A medication reminder and dispensing system comprises a reminder/dispenser device with a housing with a plurality of medication holding drawers situated therein, a means to enable slidable movement of each drawer to an open position relative to the housing, to expose the interior of the drawer, which means conversely allows secure closure of each drawer relative to the housing, a means to prevent complete detachment of each drawer from the housing and a) a programmable communication means for entering, storing, retrieving and signalling messages to a patient.
