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MedCenter’s 31-day medication organizer comes at an affordable price, lets you dole out prescriptions into four daily doses, uses a color-coded approach, and can even alert you when it's time to take your meds.
We think this medication tracker will fit easily into your daily routine, but make sure to check out the other options we gathered. From wearables to alarm clocks, you should choose whatever suits your lifestyle best.
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Best Overall | $76.50 |  Yes
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Best smartphone app | $34.99 | Yes | Yes | Yes | View on Amazon | Read review | |
Best value | $69.95 | Yes
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Best for pill bottles | $19.99 | No
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Best wearable reminder | $99.95 | Yes
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MedCenter’s pill system serves as an all-in-one solution. Its 31 compartments separate into four daily doses, helping you make sure that medications are taken on schedule.
We like that you can pull out one day's worth of medication and lay it on the tray for easy access. When you're done, turn the red side up and slide it back into numerical order.
Loud and extra-loud settings
Continuous alarm sound
Organizer uses color for easy visual management 
Multiple compartments and color-coding system could be confusing The organizer also features audible reminders and an alarm clock function. We liked the different settings on the alarm, including "loud" or "extra loud" volume controls. You can also set the alarm to beep or speak out loud when it's time to take your meds. The latter option may be better for Alzheimer's patients who might not remember what the beep means.
The alarm continues to sound until you press the "alarm acknowledged" button, which ensures that you get up and go to the medications immediately. The risk of using mobile alarms (like through your phone) is that you'll dismiss the alarm and forget to get up and take your meds. MedCenter's alarm reduces the chance of that happening.
Finally, there's the convenience of only having to organize your pills once a month with the 31 compartments. Most medication trackers have to be refilled weekly instead.
Sagely includes some neat features, like portable medication containers you can slip into your purse or pocket for a day out. And to reduce the chances of pills clattering into the wrong section during the weekly dole-out, each container has a push-through lid.
The Sagely pill organizer also stands out thanks to its smartphone app, which you can program to send you medication reminders. There's no special communication between the pill organizer and the app, so if you still forget to take your meds after getting the reminder, it won't keep pinging you.
Push-through lids
Smartphone app is compatible with Android and Apple products
Smartphone app reminders
Twice-a-day capacity only The Sagely Weekly Pill Organizer has a magnetic base to keep everything in place, and it's easy to stack multiple Sagely organizers so you can plan for more than just the week ahead. The soft lids are easy to open, and this is one of the few pill organizers that actually looks nice sitting on your counter.
Finally, each Sagely container is large enough to handle around 10 pills—including those big vitamins and fish oil capsules.
If you already have an Amazon Echo, ask Alexa to remind you to take your medicine. She'll audibly remind you when the time rolls around, and you'll also get smartphone alerts through the Alexa app.
If you want a slightly cheaper alternative to the MedCenter 31-day Pill Organizer, the e-Pill 4 Alarm MedCenter Talk has you covered.
It comes with the same alarm system but is organized by a single week rather than days of the month. It needs to be refilled more often than the MedCenter 31-day Pill Organizer, but at least it still has four compartments for each day.
Easy-open design for those with dexterity issues
Audio reminders to take pills four times daily
Helpful storage tray for organization
Requires refilling more often
Compartments aren't see-through The e-Pill's simple design with larger compartments is a plus—it may be easier on arthritic hands. The compartments aren't see-through, so it's difficult to know at-a-glance whether you still need to take some medicine—but you may enjoy the increased privacy when people visit.
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If you only have a couple once-daily medications to keep track of or you simply prefer to keep everything in their usual bottles, try the Take-n-Slide medication tracker.
It comes with adhesive backing so that it sticks to the bottle, and it's easy to remove and reuse.
Just slide the markers to the right when you take a pill that day. The red and green colors offer an at-a-glance visual reminder of what you still need to take.
Very simple to use
Doesn't rely on batteries
Doesn't send alerts
Suitable for once-a-day meds only The only downside of the Take-n-Slide is that it's not useful for organizing medicines that are taken multiple times per day. You could add two Take-n-Slides to each pill bottle and use a marker to designate one for the morning and one for the evening, but anything more complicated than that might be better suited to one of our other recommended med trackers.
E-pill offers several medication management devices, ranging from pillboxes to watches, but the Cadex 12-Alarm is a crowd favorite. The watch features an audible alarm and text option. Its snooze function sounds every three minutes and stays in effect until the wearer takes the prescribed pills.
Allows up to twelve alarms per day, ensuring that each pill gets taken at the exact right time
Can be set to display medical alert data in the event of an emergency
Expensive
Unsuitable for individuals with complete or partial hearing loss For a more affordable alternative to the Cadex, try the WobL Watch. It allows wearers to manage daily medications and appointments and includes vibration reminders for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Though not designed solely for medical use, the WobL's extended functionality will work well for those with active lifestyles.
On the other hand, if you can afford something a little more expensive, check out the Angel Watch or Apple Watch. Both include senior-friendly features and reminders.
You may have a full schedule, but with the variety and versatility of these pill tracking devices, you won’t have to worry about the potentially dangerous (or just plain uncomfortable) side effects of missing your medication.
Your doctor prescribes your medication regimen carefully to keep you healthy, but it’s up to you to keep your medications organized. Failing to take your medications as recommended can create serious problems like risky side effects and even addiction.
Using a medication tracker can help you with the stuff you need daily, but it gets tricky for other doses you may need every other day, once a week, or even twice a day.
Keep a list handy of all your medications, what they treat, how often you should take each, when they should be filled, and a list of side effects. You can use tools like spreadsheets to create a schedule or create one yourself.
Taking too much or too little of your medications or mixing the wrong ones at the wrong times can have serious side effects.
Dizziness and confusion, for example, can heighten your risk for falls and injuries.
Problems like weight loss, depression, skin irritation, and dry eyes or mouth are also common side effects of many medications. Consult your doctor about side effects that are bothering you—some might be temporary as you start a new med, but others are red flags.
Never be afraid to ask your pharmacist and doctor questions. It always helps to start with the basics:
Take a list of your medications to your doctor appointments too. Your healthcare providers should know what medications you currently take before they prescribe new ones.
We chose medication tracking devices that not only organize your medications but remind you to take them. Here's what we prioritized:
Consider the following as you make your selection:
We found classic pill organizers as well as unique devices like alarm clocks and wristwatches to cater to people with different needs and preferences.
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