Custom Medicine Boxes in Chico, CA
Chico is home to California State University, Chico and sits at the heart of Butte County's almond and walnut farming region — one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world. The city's university drives a young, entrepreneurial population and a vibrant food and retail scene, while the surrounding agricultural economy creates significant food packaging demand. My Custom Boxes serves Chico's university-energized and agriculturally rooted business community with custom packaging from 100 units.
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Why Choose Our Medicine Boxes in Chico
Medicine Boxes for Pharmaceuticals in Chico
Pill boxes serve the oral solid dosage pharmaceutical packaging category -- tablets, capsules, softgels, and lozenges that are packaged in either blister packs within cartons or bottles within cartons. The outer carton for both packaging formats carries the required Drug Facts panel (for OTC drugs) or prescription drug labeling, product identification, lot number and expiration date, and any additional required labeling.
Blister Pack Carton vs. Bottle Carton
Blister pack cartons contain the product in unit-dose blister cavities within the carton, providing per-dose tamper evidence and accurate dose counting. Bottle cartons contain a filled pharmaceutical bottle within the outer carton, with the outer carton carrying primary labeling. Each format has different packaging line requirements, consumer convenience implications, and regulatory considerations that affect packaging selection for specific pharmaceutical products.
Blister Pack Carton Pharmaceutical Packaging
Blister pack cartons contain thermoformed PVC or PVDC blister cards holding individual tablet or capsule doses. The blister card provides per-dose tamper evidence (each dose cavity is individually sealed), accurate dose counting without measuring, and product stability advantages for moisture-sensitive formulations. The outer carton displays the Drug Facts panel and provides the retail-facing brand identity. For OTC products where dose accuracy and product stability are priorities, blister packaging within a branded carton is the preferred format.
Pill Count Communication in Pharmaceutical Packaging
Tablet and capsule count on pharmaceutical packaging is a primary purchase decision factor -- the consumer evaluating two competing products considers unit count alongside price to calculate per-dose cost. Pill count should be prominently communicated on the principal display panel alongside the dosage strength. For comparison shopping effectiveness, the number of doses (days supply) may be more consumer-relevant than the pill count for products with multi-pill dosing.
Quick Specs
- Minimum Order
- 100 units
- Production Time
- 2-3 weeks
- Free Shipping
- to Chico
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- Pharmaceuticals
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Industries in Chico
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Industries We Serve in Chico
We provide packaging to a wide range of industries in Chico, CA.
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Compliance & Safety
Pill boxes must comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 201 drug labeling. PPPA child-resistant required for applicable oral OTC products. Lot number and expiration date required. Tamper-evident packaging required for applicable categories. Regulatory artwork review recommended.
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Medicine Boxes in Chico — FAQs
What are the standard pill count configurations for OTC packaging?
Common OTC tablet/capsule count configurations: 24-count (trial/travel size), 50-count (standard), 100-count (value), 200-count (large value), and 500-count (maximum size, professional/institutional). Count selection should reflect the target consumer's typical use duration and price sensitivity. Higher counts offer lower per-dose cost but require higher initial purchase investment.
What blister pack materials are used in pharmaceutical packaging?
Standard blister pack materials: PVC (polyvinyl chloride -- most common, economical, moderate moisture barrier), PVDC-coated PVC (polyvinylidene chloride coating adds moisture barrier for moisture-sensitive tablets), Aclar (PCTFE -- superior moisture barrier for highly moisture-sensitive formulations), and cold-form aluminum (maximum moisture barrier for highest-sensitivity products). The appropriate material depends on the tablet's specific moisture sensitivity and stability requirements.
What expiration date formats are required on pharmaceutical packaging?
FDA requires pharmaceutical product expiration dates on both the immediate container and the outer carton. Standard format: EXP MM/YYYY or Use by MM/YYYY. The expiration date must be in month/year format or month/day/year format -- year-only expiration dates are not acceptable. Lot number must accompany the expiration date for product recall traceability.
Can pill packaging accommodate child-resistant blister cards?
Yes. Child-resistant blister cards (push-through with peel-back option for senior populations, or non-removable backing requiring harder push-through) satisfy PPPA child-resistant requirements for oral OTC drug products in blister format. CR blister must pass PPPA protocol testing equivalent to CR bottle testing requirements.
What is the minimum order for custom pill boxes?
Our minimum order is 100 units for custom pill boxes. Pharmaceutical packaging programs typically run 1,000-50,000+ units for retail distribution programs.
Do you make food packaging for Chico's almond and agricultural industry?
Yes. Chico's almond processors, walnut producers, and specialty food brands use our food-safe retail packaging and gift boxes for specialty grocery and direct-to-consumer channels.
What Butte County areas do you deliver to?
We deliver free to Chico, Paradise, Oroville, Gridley, and all surrounding Butte County communities.
Do you serve CSU Chico's startup and university community?
Yes. CSU Chico-connected businesses and student entrepreneurs use our custom packaging. Our 100-unit minimum is startup-accessible.
How long does delivery take to Chico?
Production is 10–14 business days from proof approval, then 2–3 days ground shipping to Chico.
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