Plan a refill while there is still supply left.

Two ways to notice low supply

A unit threshold flags a small remaining count. A days-of-supply threshold translates a recorded quantity and schedule into estimated time. Dosia supports both so you can choose a warning that matches your refill process.

A worked inventory example

With a fictional stock of 42 units and recorded use of 3 units per day, estimated supply is 14 days. If obtaining another pack takes 5 days and you choose a 4-day buffer, a planning threshold is 9 days.

The calculation assumes a fixed schedule, usable stock, and accurate entries. It does not account for a prescription change or pharmacy availability.

Choose the buffer around your actual process

Consider ordering time, appointment timing, pharmacy opening days, and the time needed to arrange a refill. Mark hard-to-find medicines as crucial and configure appropriate thresholds rather than relying on one universal buffer.

Highlight hard-to-find medicines

Mark a medicine as hard to find so it is highlighted in your list. This makes it easier to notice the medicines that need extra planning. Set stock thresholds to reflect the time you actually need to obtain another pack; highlighting does not reserve stock or find a pharmacy.

Use an estimate as a prompt to check

Before ordering, verify your physical count and the current instructions. If your schedule varies, a fixed daily calculation may be misleading. For quantity-only planning, use a unit threshold and review stock directly.

Try the medicine supply calculator for a transparent arithmetic example.