Remembering to take medications can be challenging. One tip to help patients take the right medications at the right time is sorting them into a weekly medication organizer or pillbox. Medication organizers can be bought from almost any pharmacy and help visually organize medication regimens by day and time. Setting an alarm on a watch or phone can also provide a prompt to take those medications. Smartphone and tablet users may download apps that can be programmed to alert when it is time to take a given dose.
Some companies are exploring technology to create "smart" prescription bottles. Electronic caps can record every time the bottle is opened, and a weight sensor in some models even ensures that the full dose was removed. However, one of the best methods to stay adherent to your medications is asking family members to help with reminders, which can also add support and encouragement. – Naomi Digiantonio, Clinical Pharmacist