A new prescription is added
A specialist may change treatment without every other care team seeing the update immediately.
For family caregivers
Managing a parent’s medications should not mean comparing five different lists.
ConcordMeds helps caregivers keep one clear medication record when prescriptions come from different doctors, specialists, hospitals and pharmacies.
ConcordMeds supports medication conversations. It does not replace medical advice from a doctor or pharmacist.
The caregiver problem
Different doctors can mean different medication records.
A medication list can change after a hospital stay, specialist appointment, pharmacy review or dose adjustment. Families can end up carrying several versions of the truth.
A dose changes
The medication name may stay the same while the strength or frequency changes.
A medicine is stopped
Older medication lists may still show prescriptions that are no longer being taken.
The next appointment starts
The caregiver has to explain the whole medication story from memory or scattered records.
One master medication list
Keep the important details together.
ConcordMeds is designed to help caregivers maintain a single, understandable record of the medications their family member is currently taking.
Medication nameKnow exactly what is being taken.
Dose and strengthRecord how much is taken and in what strength.
ScheduleKeep track of how often each medication is taken.
PrescriberSee which doctor or specialist prescribed each medicine.
ReasonRecord why the medication is being used when known.
StatusSeparate active, changed and stopped medications.
Medication review
See which items may deserve a conversation.
ConcordMeds can surface potential medication concerns for review. That does not mean a medication is automatically inappropriate or should be stopped.
The purpose is to help the caregiver arrive at the next conversation with better questions and a clearer record.
Learn about medication safety for older adults →Example review
Medication APrescribed by Cardiology
ReviewThis item may warrant additional discussion depending on the person’s age, medical conditions, other medicines and clinical circumstances.
Discuss with doctor or pharmacistBefore the appointment
Walk into a doctor visit with the medication story already organized.
Instead of reconstructing the medication list during the appointment, caregivers can bring a clearer summary of what is currently being taken and who prescribed it.
Doctor visit summary8 active medications
Prescribers3
Items to discuss2
Common caregiver questions
Medication management for elderly parents
How do I keep track of my parent’s medications?
A useful starting point is one master medication list containing the medication name, dose, schedule, prescriber, reason for use and whether it is currently active. ConcordMeds is designed to keep those details together.
What if my parent sees several different doctors?
Keep medications from every prescriber in the same record. This makes it easier to compare information from primary care, specialists, hospitals and pharmacies and to identify differences that may need professional review.
Can ConcordMeds tell me whether a medication is safe?
ConcordMeds can surface potential concerns and provide educational information, but it does not determine whether a medication is appropriate for a specific person. A doctor or pharmacist should make that assessment using the person's full clinical history.
Should I stop a medication if ConcordMeds flags it?
No. A medication flag is a reason to ask a healthcare professional a question, not a reason to stop, reduce or change treatment without professional guidance.
What should I bring to my parent’s doctor appointment?
Bring an up-to-date medication list, including prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines and supplements where relevant, along with recent changes and questions you want to discuss.
One clearer record
Help every appointment start with the same medication picture.
ConcordMeds is being built for families managing medications across multiple prescribers.