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7 Best Apps
for Medication Adherence
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The only medicine that works is the
medicine patients take
According to a National Institutes of Health
study cited by Bloomberg
One in five patients fails to fill new
prescriptions and half of those being
treated for chronic conditions stop their
medications after six months
ldquoPatients need to be engaged as well
to determine their preferences and
what will helphellipAfter all they are the
people most in needrdquo
-Timothy Aungst iMedicalApps
Follwing are some of the best medicine
adherence applications according to
mhealth blogs and user reviews
The 7 Best Medication
Adherence Apps
MediSafe Meds amp Pill Reminder
Winner of 2014 Qualcomm
QPrize seed investment
competition
Pros Low-tech services for
patients without smartphones
smartwatch capabilities sync
with family members for extra
accountability
Cons Many alerts advanced
setup somewhat difficult
Cost Free Android and Apple
Pillboxie
Graphic-centered reminder system
Users drop virtual pills into a pillbox
Pros Customize pill and medication images by color shape name etc email medication list to anyone notified even if phone is in sleep mode no network connection necessary to run
Cons Does not offer topical medicationsmultivitamins only specific time options (no general ldquomorningrdquo tab etc) Apple devices only
Cost $099 Apple only
Dosecast
App with multiple schedule options
Pros Allows ldquoas neededrdquo meds expiration tracking easily accessible history premium version with refill alerts and multi-device sync
Cons Number of features may be overwhelming premium option price
Cost Free (Basic) or $2799year (Premium) Android Apple and Amazon devices
RxmindMe Prescription
App by Walgreen Co
Standard reminder app interface
Pros Refill prescriptions through app 9
reminder types based on dosage
frequency search FDA Drug Database
tracks med history
Cons Walgreens-only no snooze
function difficulty recognizing Daylight
Savings Time
Cost Free Apple only
Medi-Prompt
Scheduling and reminder app
Pros Auto-schedules times
and dosages based on
medication stops reminders
when course is finished
multiple patients option
Cons Limited graphic options
notifications challenging to
dismiss
Cost $399 Apple only
Pill Reminder App by Drugscom
Pros Database with drug
side effects amp interactions
custom notes on
reminders pill identification
guide
Cons Reminders donrsquot
adjust based on dose times
Cost Free Apple only
Med Helper Pill Reminder Personal medication and
health log
Pros Stores doctor and pharmacy contacts vital sign tracker
Cons No cloud connectivity no med database manual entry tedious
Cost Free (Lite) $399 (no ads) Android and Apple
Our Sources
All photos from iOS App Store and Google Play Store
httpwwwmedscapecomviewarticle782609_1
httpmedcitynewscom201306best-medication-related-apps
httpwwwpharmacistcommedication-adherence-thereE28099s-app
Want more great content like this
Subscribe to our blog or follow us
on Twitter
eVisitcomblog
evisitapp
The only medicine that works is the
medicine patients take
According to a National Institutes of Health
study cited by Bloomberg
One in five patients fails to fill new
prescriptions and half of those being
treated for chronic conditions stop their
medications after six months
ldquoPatients need to be engaged as well
to determine their preferences and
what will helphellipAfter all they are the
people most in needrdquo
-Timothy Aungst iMedicalApps
Follwing are some of the best medicine
adherence applications according to
mhealth blogs and user reviews
The 7 Best Medication
Adherence Apps
MediSafe Meds amp Pill Reminder
Winner of 2014 Qualcomm
QPrize seed investment
competition
Pros Low-tech services for
patients without smartphones
smartwatch capabilities sync
with family members for extra
accountability
Cons Many alerts advanced
setup somewhat difficult
Cost Free Android and Apple
Pillboxie
Graphic-centered reminder system
Users drop virtual pills into a pillbox
Pros Customize pill and medication images by color shape name etc email medication list to anyone notified even if phone is in sleep mode no network connection necessary to run
Cons Does not offer topical medicationsmultivitamins only specific time options (no general ldquomorningrdquo tab etc) Apple devices only
Cost $099 Apple only
Dosecast
App with multiple schedule options
Pros Allows ldquoas neededrdquo meds expiration tracking easily accessible history premium version with refill alerts and multi-device sync
Cons Number of features may be overwhelming premium option price
Cost Free (Basic) or $2799year (Premium) Android Apple and Amazon devices
RxmindMe Prescription
App by Walgreen Co
Standard reminder app interface
Pros Refill prescriptions through app 9
reminder types based on dosage
frequency search FDA Drug Database
tracks med history
Cons Walgreens-only no snooze
function difficulty recognizing Daylight
Savings Time
Cost Free Apple only
Medi-Prompt
Scheduling and reminder app
Pros Auto-schedules times
and dosages based on
medication stops reminders
when course is finished
multiple patients option
Cons Limited graphic options
notifications challenging to
dismiss
Cost $399 Apple only
Pill Reminder App by Drugscom
Pros Database with drug
side effects amp interactions
custom notes on
reminders pill identification
guide
Cons Reminders donrsquot
adjust based on dose times
Cost Free Apple only
Med Helper Pill Reminder Personal medication and
health log
Pros Stores doctor and pharmacy contacts vital sign tracker
Cons No cloud connectivity no med database manual entry tedious
Cost Free (Lite) $399 (no ads) Android and Apple
Our Sources
All photos from iOS App Store and Google Play Store
httpwwwmedscapecomviewarticle782609_1
httpmedcitynewscom201306best-medication-related-apps
httpwwwpharmacistcommedication-adherence-thereE28099s-app
Want more great content like this
Subscribe to our blog or follow us
on Twitter
eVisitcomblog
evisitapp
ldquoPatients need to be engaged as well
to determine their preferences and
what will helphellipAfter all they are the
people most in needrdquo
-Timothy Aungst iMedicalApps
Follwing are some of the best medicine
adherence applications according to
mhealth blogs and user reviews
The 7 Best Medication
Adherence Apps
MediSafe Meds amp Pill Reminder
Winner of 2014 Qualcomm
QPrize seed investment
competition
Pros Low-tech services for
patients without smartphones
smartwatch capabilities sync
with family members for extra
accountability
Cons Many alerts advanced
setup somewhat difficult
Cost Free Android and Apple
Pillboxie
Graphic-centered reminder system
Users drop virtual pills into a pillbox
Pros Customize pill and medication images by color shape name etc email medication list to anyone notified even if phone is in sleep mode no network connection necessary to run
Cons Does not offer topical medicationsmultivitamins only specific time options (no general ldquomorningrdquo tab etc) Apple devices only
Cost $099 Apple only
Dosecast
App with multiple schedule options
Pros Allows ldquoas neededrdquo meds expiration tracking easily accessible history premium version with refill alerts and multi-device sync
Cons Number of features may be overwhelming premium option price
Cost Free (Basic) or $2799year (Premium) Android Apple and Amazon devices
RxmindMe Prescription
App by Walgreen Co
Standard reminder app interface
Pros Refill prescriptions through app 9
reminder types based on dosage
frequency search FDA Drug Database
tracks med history
Cons Walgreens-only no snooze
function difficulty recognizing Daylight
Savings Time
Cost Free Apple only
Medi-Prompt
Scheduling and reminder app
Pros Auto-schedules times
and dosages based on
medication stops reminders
when course is finished
multiple patients option
Cons Limited graphic options
notifications challenging to
dismiss
Cost $399 Apple only
Pill Reminder App by Drugscom
Pros Database with drug
side effects amp interactions
custom notes on
reminders pill identification
guide
Cons Reminders donrsquot
adjust based on dose times
Cost Free Apple only
Med Helper Pill Reminder Personal medication and
health log
Pros Stores doctor and pharmacy contacts vital sign tracker
Cons No cloud connectivity no med database manual entry tedious
Cost Free (Lite) $399 (no ads) Android and Apple
Our Sources
All photos from iOS App Store and Google Play Store
httpwwwmedscapecomviewarticle782609_1
httpmedcitynewscom201306best-medication-related-apps
httpwwwpharmacistcommedication-adherence-thereE28099s-app
Want more great content like this
Subscribe to our blog or follow us
on Twitter
eVisitcomblog
evisitapp
Follwing are some of the best medicine
adherence applications according to
mhealth blogs and user reviews
The 7 Best Medication
Adherence Apps
MediSafe Meds amp Pill Reminder
Winner of 2014 Qualcomm
QPrize seed investment
competition
Pros Low-tech services for
patients without smartphones
smartwatch capabilities sync
with family members for extra
accountability
Cons Many alerts advanced
setup somewhat difficult
Cost Free Android and Apple
Pillboxie
Graphic-centered reminder system
Users drop virtual pills into a pillbox
Pros Customize pill and medication images by color shape name etc email medication list to anyone notified even if phone is in sleep mode no network connection necessary to run
Cons Does not offer topical medicationsmultivitamins only specific time options (no general ldquomorningrdquo tab etc) Apple devices only
Cost $099 Apple only
Dosecast
App with multiple schedule options
Pros Allows ldquoas neededrdquo meds expiration tracking easily accessible history premium version with refill alerts and multi-device sync
Cons Number of features may be overwhelming premium option price
Cost Free (Basic) or $2799year (Premium) Android Apple and Amazon devices
RxmindMe Prescription
App by Walgreen Co
Standard reminder app interface
Pros Refill prescriptions through app 9
reminder types based on dosage
frequency search FDA Drug Database
tracks med history
Cons Walgreens-only no snooze
function difficulty recognizing Daylight
Savings Time
Cost Free Apple only
Medi-Prompt
Scheduling and reminder app
Pros Auto-schedules times
and dosages based on
medication stops reminders
when course is finished
multiple patients option
Cons Limited graphic options
notifications challenging to
dismiss
Cost $399 Apple only
Pill Reminder App by Drugscom
Pros Database with drug
side effects amp interactions
custom notes on
reminders pill identification
guide
Cons Reminders donrsquot
adjust based on dose times
Cost Free Apple only
Med Helper Pill Reminder Personal medication and
health log
Pros Stores doctor and pharmacy contacts vital sign tracker
Cons No cloud connectivity no med database manual entry tedious
Cost Free (Lite) $399 (no ads) Android and Apple
Our Sources
All photos from iOS App Store and Google Play Store
httpwwwmedscapecomviewarticle782609_1
httpmedcitynewscom201306best-medication-related-apps
httpwwwpharmacistcommedication-adherence-thereE28099s-app
Want more great content like this
Subscribe to our blog or follow us
on Twitter
eVisitcomblog
evisitapp
MediSafe Meds amp Pill Reminder
Winner of 2014 Qualcomm
QPrize seed investment
competition
Pros Low-tech services for
patients without smartphones
smartwatch capabilities sync
with family members for extra
accountability
Cons Many alerts advanced
setup somewhat difficult
Cost Free Android and Apple
Pillboxie
Graphic-centered reminder system
Users drop virtual pills into a pillbox
Pros Customize pill and medication images by color shape name etc email medication list to anyone notified even if phone is in sleep mode no network connection necessary to run
Cons Does not offer topical medicationsmultivitamins only specific time options (no general ldquomorningrdquo tab etc) Apple devices only
Cost $099 Apple only
Dosecast
App with multiple schedule options
Pros Allows ldquoas neededrdquo meds expiration tracking easily accessible history premium version with refill alerts and multi-device sync
Cons Number of features may be overwhelming premium option price
Cost Free (Basic) or $2799year (Premium) Android Apple and Amazon devices
RxmindMe Prescription
App by Walgreen Co
Standard reminder app interface
Pros Refill prescriptions through app 9
reminder types based on dosage
frequency search FDA Drug Database
tracks med history
Cons Walgreens-only no snooze
function difficulty recognizing Daylight
Savings Time
Cost Free Apple only
Medi-Prompt
Scheduling and reminder app
Pros Auto-schedules times
and dosages based on
medication stops reminders
when course is finished
multiple patients option
Cons Limited graphic options
notifications challenging to
dismiss
Cost $399 Apple only
Pill Reminder App by Drugscom
Pros Database with drug
side effects amp interactions
custom notes on
reminders pill identification
guide
Cons Reminders donrsquot
adjust based on dose times
Cost Free Apple only
Med Helper Pill Reminder Personal medication and
health log
Pros Stores doctor and pharmacy contacts vital sign tracker
Cons No cloud connectivity no med database manual entry tedious
Cost Free (Lite) $399 (no ads) Android and Apple
Our Sources
All photos from iOS App Store and Google Play Store
httpwwwmedscapecomviewarticle782609_1
httpmedcitynewscom201306best-medication-related-apps
httpwwwpharmacistcommedication-adherence-thereE28099s-app
Want more great content like this
Subscribe to our blog or follow us
on Twitter
eVisitcomblog
evisitapp
Pillboxie
Graphic-centered reminder system
Users drop virtual pills into a pillbox
Pros Customize pill and medication images by color shape name etc email medication list to anyone notified even if phone is in sleep mode no network connection necessary to run
Cons Does not offer topical medicationsmultivitamins only specific time options (no general ldquomorningrdquo tab etc) Apple devices only
Cost $099 Apple only
Dosecast
App with multiple schedule options
Pros Allows ldquoas neededrdquo meds expiration tracking easily accessible history premium version with refill alerts and multi-device sync
Cons Number of features may be overwhelming premium option price
Cost Free (Basic) or $2799year (Premium) Android Apple and Amazon devices
RxmindMe Prescription
App by Walgreen Co
Standard reminder app interface
Pros Refill prescriptions through app 9
reminder types based on dosage
frequency search FDA Drug Database
tracks med history
Cons Walgreens-only no snooze
function difficulty recognizing Daylight
Savings Time
Cost Free Apple only
Medi-Prompt
Scheduling and reminder app
Pros Auto-schedules times
and dosages based on
medication stops reminders
when course is finished
multiple patients option
Cons Limited graphic options
notifications challenging to
dismiss
Cost $399 Apple only
Pill Reminder App by Drugscom
Pros Database with drug
side effects amp interactions
custom notes on
reminders pill identification
guide
Cons Reminders donrsquot
adjust based on dose times
Cost Free Apple only
Med Helper Pill Reminder Personal medication and
health log
Pros Stores doctor and pharmacy contacts vital sign tracker
Cons No cloud connectivity no med database manual entry tedious
Cost Free (Lite) $399 (no ads) Android and Apple
Our Sources
All photos from iOS App Store and Google Play Store
httpwwwmedscapecomviewarticle782609_1
httpmedcitynewscom201306best-medication-related-apps
httpwwwpharmacistcommedication-adherence-thereE28099s-app
Want more great content like this
Subscribe to our blog or follow us
on Twitter
eVisitcomblog
evisitapp
Dosecast
App with multiple schedule options
Pros Allows ldquoas neededrdquo meds expiration tracking easily accessible history premium version with refill alerts and multi-device sync
Cons Number of features may be overwhelming premium option price
Cost Free (Basic) or $2799year (Premium) Android Apple and Amazon devices
RxmindMe Prescription
App by Walgreen Co
Standard reminder app interface
Pros Refill prescriptions through app 9
reminder types based on dosage
frequency search FDA Drug Database
tracks med history
Cons Walgreens-only no snooze
function difficulty recognizing Daylight
Savings Time
Cost Free Apple only
Medi-Prompt
Scheduling and reminder app
Pros Auto-schedules times
and dosages based on
medication stops reminders
when course is finished
multiple patients option
Cons Limited graphic options
notifications challenging to
dismiss
Cost $399 Apple only
Pill Reminder App by Drugscom
Pros Database with drug
side effects amp interactions
custom notes on
reminders pill identification
guide
Cons Reminders donrsquot
adjust based on dose times
Cost Free Apple only
Med Helper Pill Reminder Personal medication and
health log
Pros Stores doctor and pharmacy contacts vital sign tracker
Cons No cloud connectivity no med database manual entry tedious
Cost Free (Lite) $399 (no ads) Android and Apple
Our Sources
All photos from iOS App Store and Google Play Store
httpwwwmedscapecomviewarticle782609_1
httpmedcitynewscom201306best-medication-related-apps
httpwwwpharmacistcommedication-adherence-thereE28099s-app
Want more great content like this
Subscribe to our blog or follow us
on Twitter
eVisitcomblog
evisitapp
RxmindMe Prescription
App by Walgreen Co
Standard reminder app interface
Pros Refill prescriptions through app 9
reminder types based on dosage
frequency search FDA Drug Database
tracks med history
Cons Walgreens-only no snooze
function difficulty recognizing Daylight
Savings Time
Cost Free Apple only
Medi-Prompt
Scheduling and reminder app
Pros Auto-schedules times
and dosages based on
medication stops reminders
when course is finished
multiple patients option
Cons Limited graphic options
notifications challenging to
dismiss
Cost $399 Apple only
Pill Reminder App by Drugscom
Pros Database with drug
side effects amp interactions
custom notes on
reminders pill identification
guide
Cons Reminders donrsquot
adjust based on dose times
Cost Free Apple only
Med Helper Pill Reminder Personal medication and
health log
Pros Stores doctor and pharmacy contacts vital sign tracker
Cons No cloud connectivity no med database manual entry tedious
Cost Free (Lite) $399 (no ads) Android and Apple
Our Sources
All photos from iOS App Store and Google Play Store
httpwwwmedscapecomviewarticle782609_1
httpmedcitynewscom201306best-medication-related-apps
httpwwwpharmacistcommedication-adherence-thereE28099s-app
Want more great content like this
Subscribe to our blog or follow us
on Twitter
eVisitcomblog
evisitapp
Medi-Prompt
Scheduling and reminder app
Pros Auto-schedules times
and dosages based on
medication stops reminders
when course is finished
multiple patients option
Cons Limited graphic options
notifications challenging to
dismiss
Cost $399 Apple only
Pill Reminder App by Drugscom
Pros Database with drug
side effects amp interactions
custom notes on
reminders pill identification
guide
Cons Reminders donrsquot
adjust based on dose times
Cost Free Apple only
Med Helper Pill Reminder Personal medication and
health log
Pros Stores doctor and pharmacy contacts vital sign tracker
Cons No cloud connectivity no med database manual entry tedious
Cost Free (Lite) $399 (no ads) Android and Apple
Our Sources
All photos from iOS App Store and Google Play Store
httpwwwmedscapecomviewarticle782609_1
httpmedcitynewscom201306best-medication-related-apps
httpwwwpharmacistcommedication-adherence-thereE28099s-app
Want more great content like this
Subscribe to our blog or follow us
on Twitter
eVisitcomblog
evisitapp
Pill Reminder App by Drugscom
Pros Database with drug
side effects amp interactions
custom notes on
reminders pill identification
guide
Cons Reminders donrsquot
adjust based on dose times
Cost Free Apple only
Med Helper Pill Reminder Personal medication and
health log
Pros Stores doctor and pharmacy contacts vital sign tracker
Cons No cloud connectivity no med database manual entry tedious
Cost Free (Lite) $399 (no ads) Android and Apple
Our Sources
All photos from iOS App Store and Google Play Store
httpwwwmedscapecomviewarticle782609_1
httpmedcitynewscom201306best-medication-related-apps
httpwwwpharmacistcommedication-adherence-thereE28099s-app
Want more great content like this
Subscribe to our blog or follow us
on Twitter
eVisitcomblog
evisitapp
Med Helper Pill Reminder Personal medication and
health log
Pros Stores doctor and pharmacy contacts vital sign tracker
Cons No cloud connectivity no med database manual entry tedious
Cost Free (Lite) $399 (no ads) Android and Apple
Our Sources
All photos from iOS App Store and Google Play Store
httpwwwmedscapecomviewarticle782609_1
httpmedcitynewscom201306best-medication-related-apps
httpwwwpharmacistcommedication-adherence-thereE28099s-app
Want more great content like this
Subscribe to our blog or follow us
on Twitter
eVisitcomblog
evisitapp
Our Sources
All photos from iOS App Store and Google Play Store
httpwwwmedscapecomviewarticle782609_1
httpmedcitynewscom201306best-medication-related-apps
httpwwwpharmacistcommedication-adherence-thereE28099s-app
Want more great content like this
Subscribe to our blog or follow us
on Twitter
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evisitapp
