Between professional and personal responsibilities, modern adults have a lot on their plates. As a result, remembering to take your prescriptions every day can prove to be a challenge for many. Since taking your pills on time, every time, is essential to your health, it pays to adopt techniques that will help you stay on schedule. Give one of these a try after you pick up your next refill at Hickman’s Pharmacy in Princeton, WV.

If you’ve ever forgotten to take your prescriptions, take advantage of these tricks:

• Pill Boxes: This option is both easy and affordable. The boxes are labeled for every day, so you can put your daily medications in each compartment at the beginning of the week. By leaving the box out on a countertop, you’ll encounter a visual reminder each morning as you get ready.
• Apps: If you’re always looking at your phone, a mobile app may be the best strategy. Most applications for medication are free, and you can set up pill reminders, refill notifications, and personal notes for reference.
• Existing Routines: There’s already plenty of routines you have mastered every day, many of which you don’t need to think about any more. With this in mind, try incorporating your medications into an existing habit. For example, if you want to take your medications when you brush your teeth each morning, place your pill bottle by your toothbrush.
• Calendars: Label your dosage on a calendar and mark it off each day as you take it. It’s up to you to decide what type of calendar you’d like to use: a desk calendar, a wall calendar, a date book, and the calendar app on your phone are all great options.

If you have any questions about the above tips, call Hickman’s Pharmacy at (304) 425-2188. They’ve been serving the area for over 70 years, and can provide better service with a shorter wait. You can also visit them online to see their two convenient locations.