This MedGum concept is by Chiara Torterolo, done while pursuing her Masters in Product Design at ECAL. Unusually for student work, particularly in the medical products subspecialty, Torterolo's target is the form of medication itself:

MedGum: Effective Alternative to Traditional Drug Delivery Systems

"Chewing gums are recognised by scientists and medical researchers as a highly effective alternative to conventional drug administration methods like pills, tablets and capsules."

"MedGum is a research-driven project that integrates food production, medical research and design, to develop a range of functional gums with additional health benefits. By designing the gum and its structure, it becomes possible to enhance the effectiveness of the medication, improving the speed and dynamics of absorption of active ingredients."

"Tailored to specific diseases such as stomach disorders, allergies, migraines and oral injuries, each MedGum, together with a new packaging, offers patients a discreet and convenient way of taking their medication."