ConcordMeds

Medication reconciliation

One medication list across every doctor, specialist and pharmacy.

Medication reconciliation means comparing medication records to create one accurate, up-to-date list. For caregivers, that can make it easier to spot missing, duplicated or conflicting information before the next appointment.

What is medication reconciliation?

Medication reconciliation is the process of reviewing and comparing a person's current medications across different sources of care. The goal is to maintain the most complete and accurate medication list possible.

In simple terms:

it is the process of making sure everyone is working from the same medication list.

Why does this matter when someone has several doctors?

Older adults may receive prescriptions from primary care, specialists, hospitals and pharmacies. Medication records can change after a hospital discharge, specialist review or dose adjustment, which can make it difficult for families to know which list is current.

What should a caregiver keep in a master medication list?

  • Medication name
  • Dose and strength
  • How often it is taken
  • Who prescribed it
  • Why it is being taken, when known
  • Start or stop status
  • Important notes from recent appointments

How ConcordMeds supports medication reconciliation

ConcordMeds is designed to help families bring medication information from multiple prescribers into one caregiver-friendly record. It can also surface potential medication concerns that may be worth discussing with a doctor or pharmacist.

ConcordMeds does not diagnose, prescribe, or tell users to stop medication.

Verified evidence

Sources

Last evidence review: 6 September 2026

ConcordMeds uses authoritative clinical, government and peer-reviewed sources for medical content. These references support the educational information on this page.

  1. National Institute on Aging. Taking Medicines Safely as You Age — Recommends keeping a complete medication list and discussing medicines from different doctors with healthcare professionals.
  2. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 5 Medication Safety Tips for Older Adults — FDA guidance recommends keeping an up-to-date list including medicine, amount, timing, prescriber and reason.

ConcordMeds does not treat screening criteria or educational information as a diagnosis or a reason to start, stop or change medication without professional review.