Best pill organizer

Managing one’s health is not an easy task. As a Family Medicine doctor, I must be the captain steering the ship that is personal health and wellness. Part of my job is arming my patients with the tools that can make this a lot simpler.

One of my favorite tools is for people to have a pill container, especially if you are taking more than 2 medications at different times of the day. I will list some of most popular best pill organizer in 2019 so you can decide which one is right for you.

What Should you be Looking for in a Best Pill Organizer?

Here are 5 things you need to consider before purchasing one

• Types of medications: Do your medications need to be taken in the morning or night? Do you have medications that are not in pill form (nasal sprays, liquids, or creams)? Do you have to take it every day?
• Form of medication: Do you need your pills crushed to be taken with food? Or can you swallow them whole?
• Activity level: Are you mobile or do you stay at home? Do you have a job that requires you to be away from home for long periods at time?
• Eye sight: Do you have difficulty with your vision requiring bigger letters on the pill organizer?
• Price: Are you trying to spend frugally or does not price not matter?

The Best pill container of 2019

AUVON iMedassist Weekly Pill Organizer 
Pros: Large capacity easily fitting all your medications, different coloring systems to keep track of days, push open design for each compartment, very affordable price
Cons: Sturdy but not unbreakable, there is no digital reminder to take medications, you must prep your medications each week as there are only 7 compartments
What Customers Say: “They easily hold large pills, vitamins and supplements. The latches on each compartment close securely.”

MEDca Weekly Pill Organizer
Pros: Can be used as a 7- or 14-day pill organizer, very bright design, very durable build and plenty of storage space
Cons: Letters are not that large, frame is still fairly large, no digital clock or alarm, poor and flimsy frame
What Customers Say: “When filling your pills/vitamins the tops come off for easy access to the individual compartments. They are big enough for your vitamins.”

MEDca Weekly XL
Pros: Visible letters without use of glasses, secure closing mechanism, very affordable price
Cons: only comes in clear color, can be very bulky, poor choice if you have small bag or purse to carry it
What Customers Say: “This was a very easy to use pill organizer with secure snap-locking hinged doors. While the doors snapped close to secure, they were not too difficult to open for my arthritic hands.”

Lewis and Clark AM/PM Pill Organizer
Pros: Very cool looking case, slim design for easy travel, large medication bags, 2 color system for medications
Cons: the bags can be lost, the plastic bags have been said to have an odor
What Customers Say: “We also like that there's room for 8 days rather than 7 like with the plastic type. When folded, at least containing my husband's pills, this organizer is about the same width as the 7 day plastic sort, length is shorter by one day of the plastic container, but this one is almost twice the depth...it is thicker”.

Apex 7- Day Mediplanner
Pros: very organized design concept, multiple color scheme, deep grooves for easy removal of pills
Cons: the letters can wear off easily, material is not that durable
What Customers Say: “These are the best! I use mine for two weeks’ worth of vitamins and meds, things I take twice a day, so it works great and I only have to fill it up every other week like that. These last for years, and I couldn't be more pleased with the ease and convenience of use”.

31 Day Monthly Medication Box
Pros: very organized design concept, has 4 compartments for, AM, Noon, PM and Bedtime, guaranteed satisfaction or full refund
Cons: some of the lids will pop off on their own, lids are hard to close, it can be very heavy to carry around  
What Customers Say: “These are the best! I use mine for two weeks’ worth of vitamins and meds, things I take twice a day, so it works great and I only have to fill it up every other week like that. These last for years, and I couldn't be more pleased with the ease and convenience of use”.

Fullive Large Pill Case
Pros: able to fit up to 7 pills in a box, comes with pictures instead of letters, a unique lock system
Cons: can be easy to lose some of the parts
What Customers Say: “If you have tried a lot of different pill sorting systems like I have, stop searching. Get this one. I love it so much! I try to do my vitamins a month at a time and these are perfect”.

Pill Pro Medication Organizer 
Pros: individual removable trays, compact design, separate compartments for Morning, Afternoon, Evening & Night medications
Cons: people have said they cannot see the 4 the separate compartments, difficult to open
What Customers Say: “This is perfect. I love that I can put the day in my purse or pocket and I am set for the day. As a side note when you pull out your new pill pod you know what day it is.”

Jobar Revolving Medicine Center 
Pros: revolving design to easily find medicines, 10” diameter on top shelf, very durable
Cons: takes up a lot of space, individual pill holders have been reported to break easily
What Customers Say: “I believe there is still ample room for the majority of people's needs - never had any trouble fitting all of my husband's pills in his compartments. The 'lazy Susan' has held up very well, even with a rambunctious cat TWICE knocking it off a table and onto a tile floor.”

Zztech 7 Day Travel Pill Organizer
Pros: 4 large compartments for Morning, Afternoon, Evening & Night medications, very easy to carry, looks very professional, personal information card
Cons: manufacturer warns against prolong exposure of medications to sunlight, the letters have been reported to wear down quickly
What Customers Say: “I love this pill organizer! It's nice and discreet and the snaps on the cases are much sturdier than my previous pill boxes. Each contain also holds quite a bit. I fit 2 calcium chews and a couple of small pills in one of them.”

Sagely Smart Weekly Pill Organizer
Pros: 7 day pill box on a magnetized base, BPA free, free Sage Pill Organizer app to help with reminders
Cons: pill boxes are on the smaller side, very bulky
What Customers Say: “This pill box is well worth the hefty price tag. The compartments are large and can hold large pills as well as a significant number of smaller pills. The magnetic base is very nice in that it securely holds the daily containers in place.”

LiveFine Automatic Pill Dispenser
Pros: Motorized 28-Slot Carousel, Audio & Visual Alerts, very customizable for anyone
Cons: there have been many reported glitches including skipping doses, to the lights not coming on, and losing track of time
What Customers Say: “We highly recommend this dispenser for anyone who may have trouble remembering when to take their pills plus those who just need some help getting the right pills taken at the riaght time. Our mom feels like she still has control of taking her pills and doesn't need someone to come administer them.”

Simply Genius Daily Pill Organizer
Pros: Portable cases, metal snaps, can choose cotton or faux leather, very durable, BPA free, can have either 7- or 14-day options (with 4 compartments)
Cons: the individual containers are small and hard to open, very flimsy material, no separate compartments to time dosages through the day
What Customers Say: “We highly recommend this dispenser for anyone who may have trouble remembering when to take their pills plus those who just need some help getting the right pills taken at the right time. Our mom feels like she still has control of taking her pills and doesn't need someone to come administer them.”

Zannaki Grain Fiber Moisture Proof 7 Day Pill Organizer
Pros: 100% Water proof design, BPA free, made out of grain fiber instead of plastic, 2 Layer Design for security and child safety
Cons: the round design makes loading pills clumsy, due to the positioning of the labels it can be easy to confuse days  
What Customers Say: “I have Never been able to fit my pills in the palm of my hand. I have also never been able to keep a pill dispenser in my purse without it breaking open and dumping my pills out. This thing is amazing!!.”

Zip-A-Round Travel Pill Case
Pros: cute design, inside pocket for notes or reminders, each compartment can hold up to 18 aspirin size pills
Cons: No separate compartments to daily individual containers, can be very small for those with larger hands
What Customers Say: “Adorable travel pill case - easy to remember your vitamins all week. It is small and convenient and I have gotten a lot of compliments on it. Highly recommend!”