In case it of interest: I wrote an Alexa skill for myself, and was persuaded to publish it so others can use it.
People who use Alexa can search for a skill called Pill Tray - completely free to use.
It is not a reminder, but a log of when you take tablets. Also I haven't attempted to make this specific to actual drugs, there are two many issues with correctly identifying similar sounding medicines. Instead, you simply log "Morning tablets" etc., just like a pill tray. It is down to you to remember what your "Morning tablets" routine is, the skill merely logs that you have taken it.
TO USE
First, you need to find and enable the skill, Pill Tray.
Then to use it, you say "Alexa, open Pill Tray" to start.
You will be told of the last two medications you have noted. You can then tell the skill what you are taking now, by saying one of the following
"Breakfast tablets"
"Morning tablets"
"Lunchtime tablets"
"Afternoon tablets"
"Evening tablets"
"Night-time tablets"
It is not necessary to use all the labels, just use the ones that fit your medication schedule.
There is also a seventh label, called "Pain Relief" which can be used for any tablet of this sort that doesn't fit a regular medication schedule.
Asking for "History" (or "List") will read back the last 5 medications you took, rather than just the last 2.
Saying "None" will end the skill and not record anything.
If you find this useful, or have suggestions for it, feel free to tell me of them. If it is possible to add features without making the skill too complicated, I'll certainly consider it.
I make nothing out of this, I wrote the skill because I had a need for something like this, and I found it fun to develop.
People who use Alexa can search for a skill called Pill Tray - completely free to use.
It is not a reminder, but a log of when you take tablets. Also I haven't attempted to make this specific to actual drugs, there are two many issues with correctly identifying similar sounding medicines. Instead, you simply log "Morning tablets" etc., just like a pill tray. It is down to you to remember what your "Morning tablets" routine is, the skill merely logs that you have taken it.
TO USE
First, you need to find and enable the skill, Pill Tray.
Then to use it, you say "Alexa, open Pill Tray" to start.
You will be told of the last two medications you have noted. You can then tell the skill what you are taking now, by saying one of the following
"Breakfast tablets"
"Morning tablets"
"Lunchtime tablets"
"Afternoon tablets"
"Evening tablets"
"Night-time tablets"
It is not necessary to use all the labels, just use the ones that fit your medication schedule.
There is also a seventh label, called "Pain Relief" which can be used for any tablet of this sort that doesn't fit a regular medication schedule.
Asking for "History" (or "List") will read back the last 5 medications you took, rather than just the last 2.
Saying "None" will end the skill and not record anything.
If you find this useful, or have suggestions for it, feel free to tell me of them. If it is possible to add features without making the skill too complicated, I'll certainly consider it.
I make nothing out of this, I wrote the skill because I had a need for something like this, and I found it fun to develop.