Medisafe forgetting to take your medicine isn’t a new problem, but apps like Medisafe offer a new solution for today’s tech-savvy patient population. It happens to everyone: your doctor prescribes a medication, you get the prescription filled and then… life gets in the way. Failing to take your medication can be costly as well as dangerous, with medication non-adherence costs adding up to $300 billion. The plastic pillboxes your grandparents used might help you keep your medications organized, but they also clutter up your home, and they still won’t remind you when it’s time to take your medicine. Medisafe turns your smartphone into a “virtual pillbox” that sends you notifications at the exact time you’re supposed to take your medicine. Import your prescriptions from major pharmacy chains such as CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens or easily add your prescriptions (and non-prescription vitamins and supplements) yourself. Patients using Medisafe see significant health improvements as a result of taking their medication precisely as directed, especially for conditions such as chronic hypertension. You can also use the app to keep track of refills and measurements, learn about your medical conditions and get coupons to use toward future prescriptions. The app is a great choice for families and caregivers since it allows add dependents and “Medfriends” to your account. Medisafe is HIPAA-compliant and available for free on Google Play and the App Store.
