Medisafe

What Is It, In Plain Words?

Medisafe is a phone app that reminds you when to take your medicines. If you choose, it can alert a family member or friend when you miss a dose.

You add each medicine, the dose and the times, and it sends a notification when it's time.

What You Can Use It For

• Daily tablets. A reminder at 8am and 8pm, with a picture of the right pill.
• Peace of mind for family. Add a "Medfriend" who gets a message if you miss a dose.
• Refills. It can remind you when you're running low.

Getting Started Step By Step

On A Phone Or Tablet

1. Open the App Store (iPhone and iPad) or Google Play (Android).
2. Search for Medisafe and check it's made by Medisafe. Copycat apps exist.
3. Tap Get or Install, then open it.

Setting It Up

1. Open the app and create a free account with your email.
2. Tap Add a med and type the medicine's name. Choose it from the list.
3. Enter the dose and the times you take it, then save.
4. When a reminder pops up, tap Take once you've taken it, or Skip.
5. To add a family member, look for Medfriend in the menu and follow the steps.

Things To Try Typing

Examples of what to add in the app. Use your own medicines and doses.

What It Costs

The main reminders are free. A paid Premium plan adds extras.

We couldn't confirm the price of Medisafe Premium on the official site when we checked on 16 October 2026, so we're not printing a figure. Please check the official site for the current price where you live.

Privacy And Safety

• What it keeps. Medisafe stores your medicine list in your account. Read its privacy policy before adding anything you'd rather keep private.
• Only add Medfriends you trust, because they can see when you miss doses.
• Never type passwords, PINs, bank or card numbers, your National Insurance number (UK) or Social Security number (USA).

Good Points And Watch-Outs

Good Points

• Clear reminders with pictures of your pills.
• Family can help without nagging.
• Works with your phone's larger text settings.

Watch-Outs

• It's a reminder, not medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• Reminders only work if notifications are switched on for the app.
• Check medicine names and doses carefully when you type them in.

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Common Questions

Is Medisafe free?

Yes, the reminders are free. Medisafe Premium adds extra features.

Can Medisafe tell my family if I miss a dose?

Yes. Add a family member or friend as a Medfriend and they can get an alert.

What if I don't get reminders?

Check that notifications are turned on for Medisafe in your phone's settings.