FREE 10+ Medication Tracker Samples in PDF

According to scientific research and clinical trial study, one of the many aspects that makes a medication effective is when the patient takes them on the time prescribed by their physician. If hospitalized, it is the responsibility of the clinical nurses to administer your medications. However, once you are discharged, it becomes your sole responsibility or your guardian to mind the time of your medications. This is why it is very important to track your medications so you won’t have to worry about the side effects of taking your medicines late or even missing them. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of having a medication tracker and how to create one for yourself. 

FREE 10+ Medication Tracker Samples

1. Medication Tracker Template

2. Basic Medication Tracker

3. Monthly Medication Tracker

4. Prescription Medication Tracker

5. Pet Medication Tracker

6. Medication Tracker Example

7. Medication History Tracker

8. Printable Medication Tracker

9. Personal Medication Tracker

10. Sample Medication Tracker

11. Medication and Supplement Tracker

What Is a Medication Tracker?

A medication tracker contains a patient’s medical treatment information including the medical prescriptions issued by the attending physician. Medication trackers are commonly used in healthcare settings such as hospitals, doctor’s clinics, veterinary clinics, and rural health centers to help healthcare service providers keep track of their patient’s treatments as a part of their care plan. The format and design of the tracker depend on for whom, when, and how the medication should be administered. 

How to Create a Medication Tracker?

If you want to make a medication tracker, a few things you should need are the list of the prescribed medications, the patient’s information, the name of the physician, and other relevant details. The following are some recommendations that you can follow when you begin creating a tracker. 

1. Find a Software to Create Your Tracker

To make a tracker, the first thing you need to do is find a software program where you can draw tables or charts easily. Software programs with spreadsheet and word processing functions allow you to create and format your tables specifically for medicinal purposes. Also, you can download a template if you do not want to write from scratch, plus it helps you save time.

2. Include Patient Details

At the top of your tracker, write down the details of the patients including their name, age, gender, emergency contact, address, contact number, and status of a medical condition. If the tracker is being used by veterinarians, you can include the name of the pet owner. If possible, incorporate the name of the physician handling the patient for reference.

3. Specify the Names of Medications

When listing the medications, it is recommended that you write down their complete specifications such as generic name, brand name, and dosage. This is very important because knowing what type of medications are administered to the patients can affect the treatments they are undergoing and if there are any complications brought about by the medications, they can be treated accurately. It would also be helpful if you can indicate the purpose of the medicine (for hypertension, cholesterol, pain relief, antibiotics, etc.).

4. Indicate the Frequency and Time 

To know when the medications should be given to the patient, it is important to indicate the time and frequency. For this one, create a separate column where you can input the days of the week with a small tickbox beside it. In indicating the frequency of the medication, you can write the time of day, i.e., one tablet after lunch, 2 teaspoons before bedtime, one capsule after breakfast, and before dinner. 

To manage any illness using a medication, it is vital that you know how much dosage is enough, what type of medicine works, and when it should be taken for it to be effective. Start tracking your medication treatments today by checking out our array of editable and skillfully crafted tracker templates.