Samsung Health app is getting Medications feature for Galaxy Watch in India: Here's what it does

Samsung has announced medications tracking feature for its Galaxy Watch smartwatches, making it easier for users to manage their health more comprehensively. The South Korean company says that the Medications feature has been designed keeping in mind the needs of Indian consumers.

The Medications tracking feature will be added to the Samsung Health app in India via the app updates, allowing users to track medication regimens and receive useful tips about intake. The feature can help in tracking medication adherence consistency for those who are on a medication journey for hypertension, diabetes, PCOS, PCOD and other chronic diseases that require timely doses.

“With the addition of Medications feature for India in the Samsung Health app, we believe users will be able to manage their medications more conveniently, improve adherence, and ultimately maintain better health,” said Kyungyun Roo, Managing Director, Samsung Research Institute, Noida.

Medication feature is aimed at Indian consumers

Samsung says that the Medications feature is the result of a collaborative effort between R&D, design and consumer experience teams at Samsung, and it has been designed keeping in mind the needs of Indian consumers.

Apart from helping users keep a track of their medicine intake, it will also provide users with detailed information including general descriptions, as well as its possible side effects and other relevant safety guidance.

Users can set up alerts to remind them both when to take their medications and when to refill them seamlessly through the Samsung Health App.

These alerts can be fine-tuned to the needs of the individual user, so the medications can be prioritised depending on their importance to the user, with Samsung Health sending reminders ranging from “gentle” to “strong”.

Galaxy Watch users will also receive reminders on their wrist so they can stay on top of their medication schedules, even when away from their phones.