Track prescriptions, health with new apps

Whether it’s a persistent cough, a prescription drug cost or a medical crisis, it’s good to be able to access information about your health quickly. These apps can give you answers about your symptoms, track your health over time or get you help immediately in an emergency.

› GoodRx (iOS, Android; free) — For those taking prescription medications, this app can help save money by comparing prices at several nearby stores and online pharmacies. The app also provides coupons for some drugs and retailers. Good RX will automatically find stores near your location, or you can widen the search by entering any ZIP code. The app includes a “reminder” feature for ordering refills.

› iBP Blood Pressure (iOS, Android; $0.99) — Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is properly known as the silent killer. This app won’t take your blood pressure, but it will let you keep a database of your readings and track the changes over time. Quickly and easily add your systolic and diastolic readings along with other info. Charts and graphs tell you if your readings are getting better and will pinpoint the time of day your blood pressure tends to be higher.

› First Aid (iOS, Android; free) — Developed by the American Red Cross, First Aid is helpful when small accidents occur and can be a life saver in a medical emergency. The app helps you quickly identify problems and offers advice on what to do. In an emergency, you can call 911 without leaving the app or get a list of nearby hospitals that can be called with a single touch of the screen.

› AskM D (iOS, Android; free) — Whether you know what ails you or are trying to figure it out, this app may be able to give you information that can help you get better. Enter a symptom, and Ask MD will offer suggestions or ask you for more information about the problem. If you don’t have a physician, the app can help you find a doctor near you who accepts your health insurance.