Pill Count Worksheet
Last reviewed: July 2026
Estimate pills used, pills remaining, and run-out dates from quantity, daily use, and fill date. Use this worksheet for planning conversations with your pharmacist or prescriber.
Formula
Estimated pills used = days elapsed × pills per day
Estimated pills remaining = quantity dispensed − estimated pills used
Example: 30 tablets, 1 per day, 15 days elapsed → about 15 used, about 15 remaining
| Medication name | Fill date | Quantity dispensed | Pills per day | As-of date | Days elapsed | Est. pills used | Est. pills remaining | Est. run-out date | Notes / questions for pharmacist or prescriber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Who this is for
This worksheet is for patients who want to estimate pills remaining, caregivers tracking multiple medication supplies, and anyone learning basic pill-count math.
Best used for
- Estimating pills used and remaining between pharmacy visits
- Preparing questions for pharmacists or prescribers about supply
- Learning the basic formula: used = days elapsed × pills per day
- Planning run-out dates from current inventory estimates
Safe use note: If your actual pill count differs from the estimate, ask your pharmacist or prescriber before making medication changes. This worksheet is for planning and education only.
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Last updated: June 28, 2026