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Need to take multiple medications at different times of the day? Missing a dose or double-dosing is easy to do, and it can have serious consequences. The American Heart Association estimates that poor medication adherence results in 125,000 deaths each year. So it’s crucial to have a system that keeps you on track, says pharmacist Sue Ojageer. Together, these tools make it easier to take your meds on time — even when you’re on the go.

For twice-a-day pills: Safety 1st Medicine Reminder, $5 for a pack of two.

Designed to hook onto medicine bottles, this soft-press dot system indicates when a.m. and p.m. doses were taken. “It’s straightforward and effective,” Ojageer says. Available at Walmart and Target.

Digital reminders for every dose: MyTherapy, free on app stores.

Setting alarms for all of your meds means you’re less likely to miss a pill on busy days. This app lets you set custom reminders so that your phone will buzz at the right times.

When you’re on the go: e-Pill smart stainless-steel water bottle and medicine reminder, $55.

This tumbler’s base has three built-in compartments for meds and lets you set three alarms on its LED screen. “Its portability and discreet design make it so convenient,” Ojageer says. Available at Amazon and Walmart.

For daily pills: Take-n-Slide pill tracker, $20 for a pack of five.

This reusable tracker, which sticks to the side of a pill bottle, clearly marks whether you took a daily pill. When you take your pill, just use the daily slider to turn the indicator window red. Available at Amazon and Walmart.

Many of us keep our medications in a bathroom medicine cabinet, but experts say that’s not the most appropriate place because storing them in the bathroom can introduce moisture. Consider instead keeping them in a hall closet or kitchen cabinet, where they’re less likely to be exposed to moisture from a steamy shower. For medications you use regularly, choose a spot in a room you frequent daily, such as a small storage bin on the kitchen countertop next to your coffee maker.

Just be sure to keep all prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as supplements and herbal remedies, well out of reach of children and pets. Take the same safety steps for anyone who has dementia.

Some drugs can be risky in the wrong hands. So before you throw meds away, see whether your local pharmacy offers a medicine drop-off box or mail-back program, or check for local locations. If you can’t find or get to a nearby program, you can put most medicines into your household trash. Remove drugs from their containers and mix with an unappealing substance, such as cat litter or used coffee grounds. Place in a resealable plastic bag before disposal. Certain drugs, like those with fentanyl (such as Abstral and Actiq) or hydrocodone (like Norco and Vicodin) should not be thrown in the trash. Flush those down the toilet.

Consumer Reports is an independent, nonprofit organization that works side by side with consumers to create a fairer, safer and healthier world. CR does not endorse products or services and does not accept advertising. Read more at <a href="http://www.consumerreports.org/">ConsumerReports.org</a>.

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