Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Medication Reminders and Notifications

OnTimeRx medication reminders are the main reason for using this mobile app.  Automatic snooze reminders are built into the OnTimeRx software, just as it has been on all other platforms. However, some things work a bit differently in iOS, including how OnTimeRx reminders are handled.  

When scheduled doses are due, the user will hear an alarm sound and see a notification displayed on the locked screen.  After unlocking the device, a notification will also display as a pull-down at the top of the screen 

At any time, it's easy to drag the notification stack down to see what was due and when.  .These will pile up until the user decides to clear them. 

Here's a really cool feature:  Simply tap on the notification stack and you are instantly taken to the PillTime display.  This allows you to see which specific meds are due.  Those that are within the accepted 1 hour before or 1 hour after the scheduled dose time will have a Take button.  Tap on the button to log the doses as you take them.    What could be simpler?

If you see that the notifications are stacking up, you might want to check the Log to see if any doses have been missed.  There will be an M on the Log.  If this happens, you can correct the Log to maintain your days supply and compliance rate more accurately..  

The user must decide whether to take doses late or wait for the next scheduled dose.  It's always best to talk to your pharmacist or doctor to get professional advice if you're not sure what is appropriate for a specific medication.

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