FAQ

Your unit comes with a comprehensive step-by-step instruction brochure that is easy to understand and follow. If you have any questions, the MedMinder Customer Service staff is always just a phone call away.

No. There is no need for a computer or any other type of Internet access.

All you need is electricity and wireless (cellular) coverage in the area in which you are using MedMinder (as you would with a cell phone). The pill dispenser has an internal cellular modem.

Rechargeable batteries are already installed in case of a power outage. The Battery will last for 48 hours.

The easy step-by-step setup process is done online at www.medminder.com. If you need assistance with the setup one of our customer support professionals would be happy to assist you. Please call MedMinder at 1-888-633-6463.

If you have any questions about setting up, registering, programming or operating your unit, simply call MedMinder’s Customer Service at 1-888-MED-MIND (1-888-633-6463).

You can always change your medication schedule or any of your preferences by accessing your account at www.medminder.com. You can also call MedMinder and we will make the requested changes for you.

Your MedMinder order is shipped within one business day of placing the order. We ship it from Massachusetts and use UPS.

Yes. When you register MedMinder, you can schedule a Refill Reminder. If the medication tray is not refilled at the scheduled time, you and your caregivers will be notified by the system. Keep in mind that the Refill Reminder is optional and you can refill the MedMinder at any time.

Not a problem. Open the lid and make the needed medication changes (as you would with a simple pillbox). The system will report that an unscheduled refill was made.

Each medication tray has 28 compartments (4 rows with 7 compartments in each row). Each tray can hold 1 week to 4 weeks of medication, depending on the number of dosages per day.

Simply contact MedMinder Customer Service Center at 1-888-MED-MIND (1-888-633-6463) or e-mail us at support@medminder.com and new cups will be shipped to you for no charge. 

MedMinder pill dispensers hold 1 week to 4 weeks of medication, depending on the number of dosage times per day.

This depends on the size of the pills. The cups are large enough to contain generous amount of pills. Each cup can hold upto 11-12 regular M&Ms.

The instructions that come with your unit include a visual chart displaying the meaning of each light or combination of lights.

Yes. MedMinder provides alerts that are both visual and auditory. The beeps can be easily heard and the lights flash on & off to get your attention. The system also provides automatic phone calls as reminders, in case the lights and beeps do not prompt taking the scheduled medication. You can also choose to receive just some of the reminders and disable the others. If you are visually impaired, the unit opens easily and the cups and compartments are large enough to feel and easy to remove and replace.

You or your caregiver can select which reminders (beeps, flashing lights, phone calls, text messages or all) you want to receive. You can also change these selections at any time.

Yes. MedMinder is completely portable and the prescription schedule will remain intact. If there is no wireless coverage in the area where you are staying, the lights and beeps will still operate. Phone calls, email and text messages will work when you are back in a wireless coverage area.

Please call MedMinder’s Customer Service at 1-888-MED-MIND (1-888-633-6463) or email us at info@medminder.com. We take pride in our Customer Service and promise a great experience. Customer Service is available Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM, EDT and Saturday 9AM to 5PM EDT.

Your co-pay should stay the same as at your local retail pharmacy. We will always notify you before any charges.

You can call us toll free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 888-MED-MIND (1-888-633-6463) or email us at info@medminder.com. Our knowledgeable pharmacists are happy to help in any way they can.

MedMinder Pharmacy currently provides its services in MA, NY, FL, PA, IL, OH, NJ, AZ, CO, WA, WI, GA, MN, CT, IA, IN, KS, VA, RI, MS, ID, MO, OR, KY, AR, MD, TX, NM, NE, AL, TN, MI and SC. We are adding new states constantly so please check for the current listing, or request to be notified when we are available in your state.

MedMinder Pharmacy is our full-service pharmacy, just like your local retail pharmacy, so your doctor can send prescriptions to us at any time via their e-scribe software or via fax.

Yes. We are a full-service pharmacy and can dispense inhalers, eye drops and creams, as well as prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and vitamins.

The medications you take only when you need them (rather than on a specific schedule) are dispensed in standard prescription bottles rather than in your MedMinder trays. If you find yourself taking an “as-needed” medication on a regular basis, our pharmacy team can help you decide whether it might make sense to get a new prescription so we can include them in your next tray

Of course! MedMinder Pharmacy is an integral part of caring for your loved one. Just call our care team at 1-888-MED-MIND (1-888-633-6463) and we will help guide you through the simple steps. Your MedMinder Smart Pill Dispenser will also allow setting up multiple caregiver accounts with access to reports and alerts for any missed doses. Our goal is to ensure peace of mind for you and your loved one.

We can fill and include schedule III, IV, and V medications in your medication trays. Schedule II prescriptions cannot be packaged in your trays and can only be filled by MedMinder Pharmacy in certain states. Please contact our pharmacists for further information

No. We will handle everything! When you sign up, our care team takes over for you. As part of our Smart Pharmacy Program, we have a new customer orientation. During this we will gather your medication list and prescribers, our pharmacist will perform an initial reconciliation and contact your prescriber(s) for new prescriptions. From there we will work with you to set the best start date for your pre-packaged, pre-organized medication trays.

If it is a medication that needs to begin right away, we will ship you a supply to last you until your next medication tray arrives with simple to follow instructions for adding them to your current cups. In certain cases you may have a medication that is temporary and must start immediately, (an antibiotic, for example). We recommend getting the initial doses for such medications at a local retail pharmacy. In all cases, we will ship you a complete new tray with all your current medications every two weeks. Of course, whenever you have a concern or question, just call. Our pharmacist is there for you.

If you have a medication with frequent dose changes, we may put that medication in a separate card for you, or send a pill bottle with simple to follow instructions for adding them to your current cups. And again, we will ship you a new complete tray with all your current medications every two weeks. As partners on your care team, we will be working closely with your prescribers for the best and easiest way to manage your medications.

If you have a medication that is temporary and must start immediately, (an antibiotic, for example) we recommend filling that as soon as possible at a local retail pharmacy. As always, if you are confused or unsure, please call and speak to our pharmacist.

We are happy to. Preventative care is important to your well-being. We can include most over-the-counter medications that you may take to help keep you on track!

Yes. As your full-service pharmacy we will make sure you have eye drops, inhalers, shampoos and creams, in addition to your prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and vitamins all delivered to your door.

We can send insulin and needles for insulin pens. We will ship insulin overnight via temperature-controlled packaging. For test strips, we can bill third party insurance (not Medicare B) and mail them to you.

Prior to enrolling in MedMinder Pharmacy’s Medication Management, we will interview you or a caregiver to gather any required data including insurance information.

No. We are not just your pharmacy, we are your personal medication manager! Because we partner with you from the time you join us, we have a complete profile of your medications and will manage all of your refills for you. NO MORE RUNNING AROUND, let our trained staff run for you! If due to your insurance a prescription needs a prior authorization, we start early with your doctor and insurance company to be able to get your medication to you on time.

We’ve designed a multiple step process involving machine based scanning and filling as well as quality checks by our pharmacist and staff prior to sealing and shipping your custom trays to ensure accurate doses in the right cups for the right times.

MedMinder Pharmacy accepts most insurance plans, including the majority of Medicare Part D plans. The quickest way to ensure we can fill your prescriptions is to check with your insurance directly, we are MedMinder Pharmacy in Needham, MA 02494.

There is no charge for the pharmacy service. All packaging, handeling and shipping are FREE.

No, as your trusted pharmacy, our commitment is to deliver on the peace of mind that comes with knowing you or your loved ones medications are accurate and on time. If for any reason you want to cancel, just call and we will take care of transferring your information to wherever you wish.

We will set up a MedMinder Pharmacy account and keep a credit card on file to charge monthly for co-pays or any non-prescription items you may have ordered. We understand everyone’s circumstance is unique and if you require and specific handling or third party billing please call our care team.

As your trusted pharmacy and member of your care team, we will ship your trays well before your refill date. You can track your shipments online and we 100% guarantee your order is accurate and on time. If for some reason there is a problem we will fix it at our expense and overnight at no cost.

Call us at 1-888-MED-MIND (1-888-633-6463) or use the “contact us” link on our website.

This is a normal issue for our pharmacy, simply tell our care team when you’ll be away and we will either contact your insurance company to allow you enough medication to last until you return or arrange for alternate shipping address*. *some restrictions due to licensing may apply.

Our pharmacists will coordinate with you to ship in the most efficient way we can. Your MedMinder Pill Dispenser is smart enough to handle different numbers of doses per day. Generally, we ship you 2 new medication trays every 14 days. That may be a 2 week supply if you take medicine more than 2 times per day or enough for a month if you take medicine only 2 times per day or less. We will also include any non-emergency, as-needed meds, eye drops, inhalers, or creams that you request since your last shipment.

While we can overnight, if your medication should start immediately, like an antibiotic, we recommend filling at a local retail pharmacy. If you’re not sure about the urgency of starting the medication, call our care team.

Yes, we ship our trays via UPS. You can track your shipment or ask that a tracking number be emailed to you with each shipment.

Our pharmacy is located at 30 Wexford St., Needham, MA 02494

While our trays as shipped are not child safe and must remain out of the reach of children, your MedMinder Smart Pill Dispenser is optionally available as a locked unit with constant online monitoring, so once your tray is loaded your medications are safely locked until each dose becomes available.

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