If you have a smartphone and take medications, have you considered using the device to help you keep up with doses? The staff at Orange Beach Walk-In Medical Care, a full-service doctors' clinic in Baldwin County, AL, continually looks for ways to help their patients manage their health. Here, these urgent care professionals discuss mobile apps favorably reviewed by Consumer Reports® as a way to improve patients’ ability to adhere to their dosage schedule.

Doctors’ Clinic Discusses 3 Free Medication Tracking Apps

CareZone™

CareZone lets you take pictures of medication packaging and uses the images to import a list of relevant details including dosage instructions and the doctor’s contact information. This app reminds you to take the medication, records when you do, and notifies you when it’s time for a refill. The app is available for both Apple® and Android™ devices.

Medisafe®

Medisafe informs patients about their condition and the medications prescribed for them. The interface features a virtual pillbox divided into four quadrants, recreating the morning, afternoon, evening, and nighttime dosage containers many people are used to. The app gives digital reminders when it’s time for a dose, and users can add a friend to be notified they miss a scheduled dose. This app is supported by both Apple and Android operating systems.   

Round Health™

Round Health records your medications and vitamins, and let you design a notification schedule. This app works on iOS® devices including the Apple Watch®, so you can receive reminders for taking and refilling medications no matter where you are. It also shows you how many days in a row you have taken or missed doses.   

It’s wise to talk to your urgent care or primary physician before choosing a medication tracking app. Before downloading a program, make sure the platform complies with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), which protects your privacy.

The team at your local doctors’ clinic is dedicated to helping you keep track of your medication regimen and stay healthy. When you need urgent care or have questions about a medication, Orange Beach Walk-In Medical Care is the clinic to trust. Call (251) 964-7425 to request an appointment, and visit their website to learn about their range of walk-in care services.