Track As-Needed Medications with Privacy and Confidence
As Needed.
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What is it about?
Track As-Needed Medications with Privacy and Confidence
App Store Description
Track As-Needed Medications with Privacy and Confidence
AsNeeded is the privacy-first medication tracker designed specifically for PRN (as-needed) medications. Whether managing pain relief, anxiety medications, allergies, or any other as-needed prescriptions, AsNeeded helps you track doses safely—while keeping your health data completely private.
Built for As-Needed Medications
Unlike apps focused on daily medication schedules, AsNeeded understands the unique challenges of PRN medications. Quick logging, safe spacing between doses, and clear insights help you make informed decisions about when to take your next dose.
Key Features
Quick Dose Logging:
- Log medications in seconds with one tap
- Support for 29 unit types (tablets, mg, mL, puffs, drops, and more)
- Smart defaults remember your typical doses
- Backdate doses when you forget to log immediately
- Add notes to track symptoms or side effects
Medication Management:
- Search 300,000+ medications via RxNorm integration
- Use custom nicknames alongside clinical names
- Track inventory and set refill reminders
- Support for all dosage forms and strengths
Powerful Insights:
- Visual charts reveal usage patterns over time
- Calendar heatmap shows daily medication habits
- Statistics display average usage and trends
- Searchable history of all medication events
Reminders:
- Flexible scheduling: one-time, daily, weekly, or custom
- Privacy-conscious notifications (hide medication names)
- Quick actions: "Mark as Taken" directly from notification
- Gentle reminders that respect your preferences
Siri Shortcuts:
"Hey Siri, I took 2 ibuprofen"
"How much acetaminophen have I taken today?"
"List my medications in AsNeeded"
True Privacy:
- All data stored locally on your device only
- No account required—start using immediately
- No cloud sync, servers, or data collection
- No ads, analytics, or tracking of any kind
- Export your data anytime in JSON format
- Open source code you can inspect (GPL-3.0)
Perfect For:
- Pain management (track intervals between doses)
- Anxiety/panic medications (log as-needed usage)
- Allergy medications (monitor seasonal patterns)
- Migraine treatments (identify triggers)
- Sleep aids (track effectiveness)
- Any PRN or as-needed prescription
Why Choose AsNeeded?
- Privacy First: Your health data never leaves your device. No servers, no cloud, no company has access to your information.
- Always Free: Every feature is free forever. No premium tiers, no subscriptions, no ads. Supported by optional tips only.
- Open Source: Transparent development. Review our code on GitHub. Community-driven improvements.
- Thoughtful Design: Clean, modern interface built with SwiftUI. Supports Dark Mode, Dynamic Type, and VoiceOver.
- Reliable: Offline-first design means AsNeeded works anywhere, anytime. No internet required.
Additional Features
- Apple Watch companion app for quick logging
- Data export/import for backups
- Technical logs for troubleshooting
- Comprehensive medication event history
- Support for complex dosing scenarios
AsNeeded respects both your health and your privacy. It's the medication tracker that works the way as-needed medications actually work—quick to log, clear about safety, and completely private.
Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Medical Disclaimer:
This app is for informational purposes only and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read in this app. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.
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