BME100 f2016:Group14 W8AM L1

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OUR TEAM Name: Diego Barra Name: Savanna Bracale Name: Casin Corallo Name: Imelda Fragoza Name: Andrew Samanta LAB 1 WRITE-UP Health Care Issue ADHD Patches as an alternative to capsule and pill medications. The Disorder: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a behavioral disorder characterized by... The Treatment: The most common treatment for ADHD is a methylphenidate called Ritalin™, which is a mild amphetamine drug. The Causes: Sources [need to be properly formatted]: https://www.britannica.com/science/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder Competitors Advantages 1)Daytrana Patch: It is relatively inexpensive, accesible, and effective in dispensing the medication into the bloodstream slowly. 2)Pills such as Adderall: Control dosage, effectively release medication, easy to ingest. Disadvantages 1)Daytrana Patch: Cannot control the amount of dosage, so if you're going through a low and need a little more it can't be adjusted. The product was recalled because it was difficult and inconvenient to remove. 2)Pills such as Adderall: Only last 4-6 hours, have to take multiple doses as it wears off. Negative side affects such as chest pains, hallucinations, and seizure. Customer Validation Patient Payer Physician Provider Purchaser IP Position Fundability Worksheet Scores Competitors Customer Validation IP Position Works Cited https://www.britannica.com/science/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder