09/28/2025
How Can I Keep My Medications Organized?
Store meds where you see them every day. If you must take your medication with food, keep it in the kitchen. If you need to take it first thing in the morning, keep it on your nightstand with a glass of water. But be sure to keep it out of the reach of children or pets. Another place to avoid? The bathroom. “Don’t store your medicines in the bathroom. Moisture can affect your medicines,” she said.
Use pillboxes. Pillboxes can be great to help organize medication on a weekly or monthly basis. With many different styles available, you can choose one that’s best for you. Pillboxes that offer morning, noon and night compartments can help you keep to a schedule. Some have removeable compartments so you can take a day’s dose with you. “There are also pillboxes that have alarms on them that can be set to go off as a reminder to take your medication,” said Venables. Other factors to consider? Check durability, capacity, design and price.
Set up reminders. Use your cell phone, an alarm clock or a virtual digital assistant such as Alexa or Siri.
Keep a list. It doesn’t matter if it’s paper or digital, what matters is you have an accurate list of your current medications, including over-the-counter drugs, vitamins and supplements. Your medication list can be a lifesaver in an emergency or when visiting your healthcare team for care.
