02618nam a2200253   4500999001700000082002600017245018400043260004900227300001000276520154400286526001201830650003401842650004401876650005501920650005501975650004402030700003302074700002502107700003002132700002502162700003302187942001202220952013202232  c14213d14213  aRef 373.07 M4688 2026  aMediMate : bsmart OTC medication vending solution /cby Neljane Wentworth Belgira, Ayeesha Lei Dillo, Danica Sophialyn Layson, Zach Corwin Pansoy, and Samantha Tiffany Quiatchon.  a[Iloilo City] :b[Ateneo de Iloilo],cc2026.  a41 p.  aLimited access to over-the-counter (OTC) medications remains a concern in areas with inadequate pharmacy services. This study developed and evaluated MediMate, an automated vending machine designed to dispense OTC medications and monitor basic health parameters, specifically body temperature and weight. A descriptive-correlational research design was used to assess MediMate's level of functionality, users' level of acceptance, and the relationship between these variables. Data were collected through an observation checklist used to evaluate system functionality. A survey questionnaire was administered to thirty (30) users to measure acceptance. Descriptive statistics revealed a high level of functionality, particularly in accurate medication dispensing, temperature measurement, payment recording, and system reliability. Lower mean scores were observed in weight measurement accuracy and joystick responsiveness, indicating areas for improvement. Descriptive statistics on users' level of acceptance found generally high satisfaction. Spearman's correlation revealed a statistically significant, strong positive relationship between system functionality and user acceptance (p = .80, p < .05). These suggest that MediMate is both a functional and highly acceptable automated solution for OTC medication dispensing and basic health monitoring. Continued system refinement and broader testing are recommended to further enhance performance and support future implementation in communities with limited access to pharmacy services.  a300-399  aAutomated dispensing devices.  aOver-the-counter drugs -- Distribution.  aMedical self-service -- Technological innovations.  aSmart vending machines -- Healthcare applications.  aPharmaceutical logistics -- Automation.  aBelgira,  Neljane Wentworth.  aDillo,  Ayeesha Lei   aLayson, Danica Sophialyn.  aPansoy, Zach Corwin.  aQuiatchon, Samantha Tiffany.  2ddccBK  00102ddc40708REFaHSLbHSLcREFd2026-06-18eDonationiD-228oRef 373.07 M4688 2026pHSD-228r2026-07-15t1w2026-06-18yBK