How the log maker works
There are three steps, and the preview shows the sheet as you go.
- Choose a layout. Daily, weekly or monthly. You can switch at any time and nothing you typed is lost.
- Add your medicines. Type each one as it is written on the label: the name, the amount and the time. Add a note if you like, such as "with food".
- Print or save. Press "Print my log", or press "Save as PDF" and pick "Save as PDF" as the printer.
You can also add blank rows for things you start later, and an injection site column if you track shots.
Daily, weekly and monthly layouts
Every sheet has the same header: the name on the log, the dates it covers and a line for a doctor or pharmacy phone number. The grid under it depends on the layout.
| Layout | Columns | Prints |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | Medicine and notes, amount, time, then a box for each of the 7 days | Sideways |
| Monthly | Medicine and amount, time, then a small box for each day of the month | Sideways |
| Daily | Medicine, amount, time, a "taken" box, time taken, initials, notes | Upright |
Most people start with the weekly sheet, because a missed box stands out in a row of seven. The monthly sheet fits a whole month, so it suits a short list. The daily sheet has the most room per dose.
How many medicines fit on one page
We printed every layout to PDF from Chromium (the open source base of Chrome) on 4 October 2026 to see how many medicines fit on one page. Each test kept the 3 blank rows the maker adds by default.
| Layout | US Letter | A4 |
|---|---|---|
| Daily | 19 | 21 |
| Weekly (sideways) | 12 | 11 |
| Monthly (sideways) | 12 | 11 |
If your list is longer, the sheet runs onto a second page. Set fewer blank rows, or print two sheets. Other browsers and printers can fit a row more or less.
Print a blank log to fill in by hand
You do not have to type anything. Leave step 2 empty, pick how many blank rows you want (up to 10), and print. You get a clean grid with the dates filled in, ready for a pen. Pick the start date first, and print a few at once if you want a stack ready.
Some people want a medication log spreadsheet instead. This site makes a printed sheet, not a spreadsheet file, but the columns above work the same way in any spreadsheet. Paper sits next to the pill box, and anyone in the house can check it.
Tracking medicines for someone else
A lot of logs are made by a daughter, a son, a partner or a friend who helps with someone else's medicines. A few things make a shared log work:
- Put the person's name at the top, so their sheet never gets mixed up with yours.
- Use the daily layout when more than one person helps. It has a column for the time each medicine was given and one for the helper's initials.
- Keep the sheet in one place, next to the medicines, so every helper checks the same page.
Want a sheet with a set purpose? Open a daily medication chart, a medication schedule template or a medication list template. Families who share care can use the home medication administration record, and people who track shots can use the injection log.
What to write on your log
Copy what the label says, or what your doctor or pharmacist told you. Do not guess. This site never suggests a medicine, an amount or a time.
The FDA says a medication list should have the name and strength of each medicine, what you take it for, and when, how and how much you take. A log sheet uses the same facts, plus a box to check each time. It helps to include medicines you buy without a prescription, and vitamins and supplements too.
Keep it current
When something changes, print a fresh sheet. AHRQ, a US health agency, says to add new medicines to your list when you start something new or when a dose changes, and to show the list to your doctor and pharmacist. It also says to make a copy and give it to a family member or friend.