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Chad Dyar
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PillPal: Building a Medication Tracker That Actually Helps

Missing a medication dose might not seem like a big deal. But when you're managing multiple prescriptions, it adds up fast.

Why I Built PillPal

After a health scare, I found myself juggling multiple medications with no good system. Sticky notes failed. Phone alarms were too generic. Existing apps were bloated.

So I built PillPal — a simple, focused medication tracker.

Core Features

  • Smart Reminders — Context-aware notifications that actually help
  • Refill Tracking — Know when you're running low before it's too late
  • Medication History — See your adherence patterns over time
  • Simple UI — No unnecessary complexity

Tech Decisions

Built with React, designed mobile-first. Every feature exists because I needed it personally.

The biggest lesson: healthcare tools need to be simple above all else. If it takes more than 5 seconds to log a dose, people won't use it.

Try It

PillPal is free at pillpal.app. Feedback welcome.

More about my projects at chadtdyar.com

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