Medication app NZ
Medication app NZ: track your pills and actually understand your scripts
If you have ever searched for a “medication app NZ” and been handed a US product that spells drugs the American way and lists brands nobody in New Zealand recognises, ScriptPal was built for you. It is a free, New Zealand-made medication app for patients and caregivers.
Updated 7 October 2026 · ScriptPal NZ
Why a NZ-specific medication app matters
Medication names differ around the world. A drug a US app calls “acetaminophen” is paracetamol here, and strengths, brands and subsidy rules are all New Zealand-specific. An app built for another market will not recognise the brands on your pharmacy shelf.
ScriptPal looks up medicines from the NZULM (the New Zealand Universal List of Medicines) — the same reference source your pharmacy works from — so the brand on the box in your hand is the name you type into the app.
- Search by the brand on the pack, not just the generic name.
- Plain-English education drawn from New Zealand sources.
- Written and maintained in NZ, in en-NZ English.
What a good NZ medication app should do
The most useful medication app is the one you will actually keep up to date. That means adding a medicine has to be quick, and the payoff — seeing your list clearly — has to be obvious.
- Add medicines by scanning the pharmacy label or typing them in.
- See every medicine in a simple, readable list on your phone.
- Understand what each pill is for with plain-English explanations.
- Match your pharmacy blister pack slot by slot.
- Print a clear summary to hand to your doctor.
Free, private and no app store required
ScriptPal is free to start and installs straight from the browser as a Progressive Web App (PWA) — no app store, no download size, works on any phone. Your information is stored securely in Australasia and is never sold or shared.
You can try the whole app on a fictional sample patient before you create an account, so you can see exactly how it works first.
Try it in ScriptPal — free
ScriptPal is a free, NZ-made medication app. Organise your pills, understand what they do, match your blister pack and print a clear summary for your GP.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free medication app for New Zealand?
Yes. ScriptPal is free to start and is made specifically for New Zealanders, using NZ medicine names and brands.
Do I need to download it from the App Store or Google Play?
No. ScriptPal is a web app you can install to your home screen from your browser in a few seconds.
Does it recognise New Zealand brand names?
Yes. ScriptPal searches the NZULM list of NZ medicines, so you can find a medicine by the brand name printed on your pharmacy label.
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This guide is for general education and does not replace personalised advice from your pharmacist, GP or prescriber.