How to Track Medications and Supplements Using iPhone's Health App

Adding Medications to Apple Health

• 💡 Open the Health app on your iPhone and navigate to the Browse tab.
• 🎯 Select the Medications section and tap Add Medication.
• 🔑 Enter the medication's name, type, and optionally its strength.

Setting Up Medication Schedules

• ⏰ Choose a schedule type: every day, cyclical, specific days, every few days, or as needed.
• 📅 Define the specific times for taking doses and the quantity per dose.
• 🗓️ Set the start and end dates for the medication regimen.
• 🎨 Optionally, select an icon for the medication before saving.

Tracking Doses and Progress

• 📊 Access the medication tracking feature within the Health app to view a calendar representation.
• ✅ Mark doses as Taken or Skipped directly from the interface.
• 📈 The calendar will visually update to show your adherence progress.

Enabling Reminders and Alerts

• 🔔 Go to settings to enable reminders for your medications and follow-up reminders.
• ⚠️ Crucially, allow Critical Alerts from the Health app to receive notifications on your lock screen, even when the phone is muted.