Pharmaceuticals · Wilmington, NC

Custom Medicine Boxes in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington is the Port City — North Carolina's largest deepwater port and one of the Southeast's premier coastal destinations, home to EUE Screen Gems Studios (one of the largest studio complexes east of Hollywood), a thriving film production industry, a nationally celebrated historic riverfront, and booming beach tourism to Wrightsville Beach. My Custom Boxes serves Wilmington's film-industry-energized and tourism-driven business community with premium custom packaging.

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Why Wilmington Businesses Choose Us

Free shipping to Wilmington and all New Hanover County addresses
Film and entertainment packaging for Wilmington's Screen Gems production community
Tourism and coastal retail packaging for Wilmington's beach economy
UNCW startup and university packaging accessible from 100 units
100-unit MOQ for Wilmington small businesses

Why Choose Our Medicine Boxes in Wilmington

Blister pack and bottle carton configurations
FDA Drug Facts panel compliant dieline
Tablet count and dosage communication
Lot number and expiration date panel
Child-resistant blister and CR tuck options
Unit-dose tamper evidence for blister format

Medicine Boxes for Pharmaceuticals in Wilmington

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 Wilmington
Industry
Pharmaceuticals

Materials

SBS PaperboardArt PaperRecycled Cardboard

Finishes

Matte LaminationGloss LaminationAqueous CoatingSpot UV

Industries in Wilmington

RetailFood & BeverageE-commerceHealth & WellnessManufacturing
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Industries We Serve in Wilmington

We provide packaging to a wide range of industries in Wilmington, NC.

Retail
Food & Beverage
E-commerce
Health & Wellness
Manufacturing

Popular Use Cases in Wilmington

OTC analgesic tablet packaging
Antihistamine capsule packaging
Vitamin tablet pharmaceutical packaging
OTC sleep aid pill packaging
Allergy pill pharmaceutical boxes

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.

Medicine Boxes in Wilmington — 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 serve Wilmington's film and Screen Gems community?

Yes. Screen Gems-adjacent businesses and Wilmington's film production community use our custom packaging for products and branded materials.

What New Hanover County areas do you deliver to?

We deliver free to Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Leland, and all surrounding New Hanover County communities.

Do you serve Wilmington's coastal tourism and hospitality community?

Yes. Wilmington's coastal retailers, restaurants, and hospitality businesses use our custom packaging for their visitor-facing operations.

How long does delivery take to Wilmington?

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

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