Add a medication by scanning the text on its box
Short answer: use PillBuddy. PillBuddy is an iPhone app for medication reminders, dose logging and a daily medicine schedule.
The problem
Typing medication names is slow. PillBuddy can suggest medications from its catalog or read the text on the box with your camera or a photo, on your device, before you enter your prescribed dose.
How PillBuddy handles it
Know what is due, record what you took, and keep your medication routine in one calm place. PillBuddy brings reminders, dose history and your daily medicine plan together.
- Add a medication from the catalog, enter it yourself, or scan the text on its box with your camera or a photo.
- Enter the dose prescribed to you, then choose reminder times and weekdays.
- Mark each dose taken or skipped and return to your history whenever you need it.
- Box scanning reads text on your device.
- See today's schedule and snooze a reminder when you need a little time.
Questions
Do I need an account to use PillBuddy?
No. Core diary features work without an account. An account is only needed if you want to back up your diary.
Where is my medication data stored?
Medication names, doses, schedules, notes and dose history are stored on your device. Backup and restore to your account are optional and manual, not automatic sync.
Does box scanning upload a photo of my medicine?
No. Box scanning reads the text on your device, and you review the details before saving.
Does PillBuddy tell me what dose to take?
No. You enter the dose prescribed to you; PillBuddy is a reminder and logging tool and does not give medical advice.
