Glossary

Medication & Health Terms

A library of key terms related to medication planning, adherence, and reminders. Educational, not medical.

Medication Adherence

Taking medication as prescribed — correct dose, time, frequency, and duration.

Treatment Plan

A structured medication schedule built from patient input.

Pill Reminder

A notification system alerting users when to take medication.

Refill Reminder

Alert when medication supply runs low — calculated from remaining doses.

Caregiver (Medication Monitor)

A person who monitors another's medication adherence remotely.

PRN Medication

"Pro re nata" — medication taken as needed, with cooldown tracking.

Chronic Medication

Long-term medication for chronic conditions — daily for years.

Medication Schedule

Time-based plan specifying when each dose should be taken.