This is a method and system by which medication adherence data may be remotely collected to generate metrics for measuring adherence to a medication therapy as well as the appropriateness of a prescribed medication therapy. This invention provides the user of the apparatus with a system for taking medications both at and away from the home where the apparatus is located. Operation of the apparatus is monitored over time and with local calculation over time of the pattern of use to permit displaying a visual representation thereof. This invention is suited to improving the operation of a medication adherence program targeted at persons with acute or chronic conditions.
