Michael Potuck
The Health app gets fresh capabilities with iOS 16 that will be valuable for
many users. A major new feature is the ability to track medications on
iPhone (vitamins and supplements too).
Here's how Apple describes the new functionality:
"The Health app adds Medications, allowing users to conveniently build and
manage a medications list, create schedules and reminders, and track their
medications, vitamins, or supplements."
Along with all that, the feature tells users about potential interactions
between medications and it's possible to connect with healthcare providers
to see a list of past medications, get future updates, or add items to your
schedule.
Important note: Apple says "It's helpful to keep in mind that medication
tracking, while useful, is only one tool in safely managing your medication
schedule.
Please consult with your doctor, pharmacist, family members, and any
caregivers to create a plan that works best for you."
1. Running iOS 16 on iPhone, open the Health app
2. Choose the Browse tab in the bottom right corner
3. Tap Medications , then choose Add a Medication
4. Use your camera to scan your medication or type it in manually (Apple
says scanning will be limited to US users for now)
5. Follow the prompts to set reminders and more
6. Head back to the Health app > Browse tab > Medications any time to log
what you've taken and more
If an exact match isn't certain or found, the Health app will offer a list
of possible matches.
Once you've successfully added medications (or vitamins/supplements), you
can set a reminder for both the time to take it as well as frequency. And
you can even set the shape and color.
The final steps to track medications on iPhone include adding a
nickname/notes and deciding if you'd like to get possible interactions with
alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana - interactions between medications will be
automatically presented.
You can tap on it to log if you've skipped or taken it, and more.
You can add more medications from Health app > Browse > Medications, export
your medications list as a PDF, and more.
Thanks for reading our guide on how to track medications on iPhone in iOS
16!
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