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Frequently asked questions about pill organizers and dispensers

What to know before filling your pill organizer or pill dispenser

Only put medications you take on a specific schedule in your organizer.

medication errorsFor those that have PRN medications (medications you take only when you need them), always keep them separate. For example,  medications for headache, minor pain or indigestion. In fact, never put PRN medications in your pill dispenser or organizer.  One of the top frequently asked questions about pill organizers and dispensers

Your Personal Prescription list may not say which day to take the medication. If so, choose which day you want to take it. For example, if it says to take a medication once a week, you can choose to take it on Mondays. Write your choice of on your Home Medication List next to the medication.

Your Home Medication List may not say what time of day to take it. If so, choose the time you want to take it. For example, your Home Medication List may say to take a medication daily, but not what time of day. You can choose to take that medication every day in the morning. Write your choice on your Home Medication List next to the medication.

The instructions on your Home Medication List may be different than the instructions on the bottles. This can happen if your healthcare provider changes your medication dose or schedule more often than you refill your medications..  Frequently asked questions about pill organizers and dispensers need to be answered to save live.

A pill organizer is a device that reminds people to take the right medication at the right time.  Thus helping to avoid medication mix-ups.  For example,  taking the wrong pills, too many or not enough. 

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How do you clean a pill organizer?

It depends on the type. Usually, you’ll be able to wipe it out with a damp cloth. You may also be able to hand wash some pill organizers, but be sure to check the manufacturer’s instructions.

Are pill organizers FSA eligible?

The IRS has an long list of what’s eligible for a flexible spending account (FSA) and what’s not. Pill organizers and dispensers are not on the list of eligible expenses.

Can you carry a pill organizer on an airplane?

The simple answer, Yes.   The rules as set out by Transportation Security Administration (TSA), you can bring medication on board.  This being said, the meds will often need to be screened. The TSA doesn’t specify whether medication has to be in any specific type of container. Thus in a pill bottle or a pill dispenser will no make a difference.  However, some states require you to keep medication in the original prescription bottle,.  Finally, please check your state’s laws before you fly.pill organizer

What is the best way to use a weekly pillbox?

To use a weekly medication reminder or pill box, you’ll separate your medications.  Place the pills into each daily compartment.  This needs to be done according to the directions supplied by the doctor or pharmacists.  Set it for the day and time you plan to take it.  This is one of the asked questions about pill organizers and dispensers

What is the safest manner in organizing prescription medications?

There’s no one best way to organize medication.  It is different for different people.  The best way is whatever way helps you remember which pills you need to take and the when to take them. Many people find pill dispensers to be an effective way to organize medication.

The Medication Complications takeaway

Medication does not work well if not taken as directed.  It is very important for achieving the best results. The ways of keeping track of your pills is critical.  This being said,  don’t miss a dose or over dose (take too much). Even for those who believe they have a great memory, it’s easy for day-to-day events to start to run together.  These is made worse if you’re not feeling your best.  Finally, in 2020 over 100 thousand people died from medication errors.  Take control of your health before your health takes control of you.

Whether you want the bare basics or something a little fancier, there are pill dispensing products to help you keep things on track.

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