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    4 Tools to Help You Remember to Take Your Pills

    Poor medication adherence results in an estimated 125,000 deaths each year

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    Safety 1st Medicine Reminder, MyTherapy app, e-Pill Smart Stainless Water Bottle and Medicine Reminder and Take-n-Slide Pill Tracker Photo: Ben Goldstein

    Need to take multiple medications at different times of day? Missing a dose or double dosing is easy to do, and it can have serious consequences. The American Heart Association estimates that poor medication adherence results in 125,000 deaths each year. So it’s crucial to have a system that keeps you on track, says Sue Ojageer, PharmD. Together, these clever tools make it easier to take your meds on time—even when you’re on the go.

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    For Twice-a-Day Pills
    Safety 1st Medicine Reminder, $5 for a pack of 2
    Designed to hook onto medicine bottles, this soft-press dot system indicates when a.m. and p.m. doses were taken. "It’s straightforward and effective," Ojageer says.
    Shop: Walmart, Target

    Digital Reminders for Every Dose
    MyTherapy, free on app stores
    Setting alarms for all of your meds means you’re less likely to miss a pill on busy days. This app lets you set custom reminders so that your phone will buzz at the right times.

    When You’re on the Go
    e-Pill Smart Stainless Water Bottle and Medicine Reminder, $50
    This tumbler’s base has three built-in compartments for meds and lets you set three alarms on its LED screen. "Its portability and discreet design make it so convenient," Ojageer says.
    Shop: Amazon, Walmart

    For Daily Pills
    Take-n-Slide Pill Tracker, $20 for a pack of 5
    This reusable tracker, which sticks to the side of a pill bottle, clearly marks whether you took a daily pill or not. When you take your pill, just use the daily slider to turn the indicator window red.
    Shop: Amazon, Walmart

    Editor’s Note: This article also appeared in the October 2024 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.


    Alexandra Frost

    Alexandra Frost

    Alexandra Frost is a journalist and content marketing writer. Her work has appeared in such publications as HuffPost, The Washington Post, Glamour, Forbes, Parents, Women's Health, Reader's Digest, Popular Science, and Today's Parent.