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Custom Inhaler Boxes in Des Moines, IA

Des Moines is Iowa's capital and one of America's great mid-sized cities — the insurance capital of the United States, home to Principal Financial, Meredith Corporation, and dozens of major financial and media companies, a nationally recognized restaurant scene that has earned James Beard Award nominations, and a tech startup ecosystem energized by Drake and Iowa State's research output. My Custom Boxes serves Des Moines' financially sophisticated and creatively vibrant business community with premium custom packaging that meets the city's growing ambitions.

MOQ: 100 unitsFree Shipping to Des Moines2-3 Week Turnaround
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Why Des Moines Businesses Choose Us

Free shipping throughout the Des Moines metro and all Polk County addresses
Corporate and insurance packaging for Des Moines' major financial companies
Food and restaurant packaging for Des Moines' nationally recognized culinary scene
Tech startup packaging for Des Moines' growing innovation community
100-unit MOQ for Des Moines startups and small businesses

Why Choose Our Inhaler Boxes in Des Moines

FDA 21 CFR Part 201 Rx labeling compliance
DSCSA serialization and 2D DataMatrix barcode
Lot number and expiration date panel
Controlled substance schedule identification
Tamper-evident carton construction
DEA schedule designation for controlled substances

Inhaler Boxes for Pharmaceuticals in Des Moines

Prescription drug boxes serve the Rx pharmaceutical packaging category's secondary packaging requirement -- the outer carton that contains the primary container (bottle, blister, vial, or syringe) for prescription drug products dispensed through pharmacy channels. Prescription drug outer carton labeling is governed by FDA 21 CFR Part 201 prescription drug labeling requirements that differ significantly from OTC drug labeling in content, format, and regulatory review requirements.

Prescription Drug Labeling Requirements

Prescription drug outer carton labeling must include: established name and proprietary name, dosage form and route of administration, net quantity of contents, name and address of manufacturer or distributor, lot number, expiration date, storage requirements, controlled substance schedule (if applicable), and any required warnings. Prescription drug labeling is reviewed by FDA as part of the NDA or ANDA approval process -- outer carton labeling text must be consistent with the approved prescribing information.

DSCSA Serialization Requirements for Prescription Drug Packaging

The Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) requires prescription drug product packages to carry a unique product identifier consisting of the National Drug Code, serial number, lot number, and expiration date encoded in a 2D DataMatrix barcode along with human-readable text. This serialization requirement enables track-and-trace of prescription drug products through the supply chain to prevent counterfeiting and diversion. Pharmaceutical packaging must accommodate the 2D DataMatrix barcode in a position and size meeting GS1 print quality requirements.

Controlled Substance Packaging Requirements

Prescription drugs classified as DEA controlled substances (Schedule II-V) have additional packaging requirements including DEA schedule designation on the label (C-II through C-V designation), security features to deter counterfeiting, and packaging that satisfies DEA registration requirements for manufacturers and distributors. Schedule II controlled substances with high abuse potential have the most stringent packaging security requirements.

Quick Specs

Minimum Order
100 units
Production Time
2-3 weeks
Free Shipping
to Des Moines
Industry
Pharmaceuticals

Materials

SBS PaperboardArt Paper

Finishes

Matte LaminationGloss LaminationAqueous Coating

Industries in Des Moines

Food & BeverageE-commerceRetailHealth & WellnessManufacturing
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Industries We Serve in Des Moines

We provide packaging to a wide range of industries in Des Moines, IA.

Food & Beverage
E-commerce
Retail
Health & Wellness
Manufacturing

Popular Use Cases in Des Moines

NDA pharmaceutical Rx packaging
Generic ANDA Rx pharmaceutical packaging
Controlled substance Rx packaging
Biologic specialty drug packaging
Oncology drug outer carton packaging

Compliance & Safety

Prescription drug packaging must comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 201 and approved NDA/ANDA labeling. DSCSA serialization required. DEA controlled substance designation required for scheduled drugs. All labeling changes require FDA prior approval through appropriate supplement type. Regulatory affairs review mandatory before production.

Inhaler Boxes in Des Moines — FAQs

What is the DSCSA serialization requirement for Rx drug packaging?

DSCSA requires all prescription drug packages to carry a Standardized Numerical Identifier (SNI) encoding: NDC number, unique serial number, lot number, and expiration date in a 2D DataMatrix barcode and adjacent human-readable text. The GS1 DataMatrix barcode must meet GS1 healthcare print quality standards. Manufacturers must submit serialized data to the FDA track-and-trace database and trading partners.

What FDA review applies to Rx drug outer carton labeling?

Prescription drug outer carton labeling text is reviewed by FDA as part of the NDA (New Drug Application) or ANDA (Abbreviated New Drug Application) approval process. Approved labeling text cannot be changed without FDA prior approval through a CBE-30 or PAS supplement. Any carton labeling change must be evaluated against the approved prescribing information for consistency.

What is the DEA schedule designation format on Rx packaging?

DEA controlled substance schedule designation on prescription drug packaging: Schedule II (C-II), Schedule III (C-III), Schedule IV (C-IV), Schedule V (C-V). The schedule symbol must appear on the principal display panel in a specific position and size determined by DEA regulations. Schedule I drugs are not commercially prescribed.

What serialization barcode format is required for Rx packaging?

DSCSA requires 2D DataMatrix barcode encoding the SNI in GS1 format: (01) GTIN-14, (21) serial number, (10) lot number, (17) expiration date. Barcode must be printed to ISO/IEC 16022 DataMatrix standard with minimum symbol size meeting GS1 healthcare specifications. Human-readable text adjacent to barcode includes the same data elements.

What is the minimum order for custom prescription drug boxes?

Our minimum order is 100 units for custom prescription drug boxes. Prescription drug packaging programs require regulatory artwork review and serialization capability verification before production. Typical production runs are 1,000-100,000+ units depending on product volume.

Do you serve Des Moines' insurance and financial community?

Yes. Des Moines' major insurance companies and financial firms use our corporate packaging for gifting programs and branded materials.

What Des Moines metro areas do you deliver to?

We deliver free throughout Polk County including all Des Moines neighborhoods, plus Ankeny, West Des Moines, Urbandale, Clive, Johnston, and all surrounding metro communities.

Do you serve Des Moines' food and restaurant community?

Yes. Des Moines' nationally recognized food scene uses our retail boxes and branded packaging for retail and direct-to-consumer channels.

How long does delivery take to Des Moines?

Production is 10–14 business days from proof approval, then 2–3 days ground shipping to Des Moines.

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