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Custom Pill Boxes in Kentucky

Kentucky bourbon is a global phenomenon, and the packaging that surrounds it is part of the brand story. The state's distilleries — from Jim Beam and Maker's Mark to the hundreds of craft distillers t

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Why Kentucky Businesses Choose Us

Premium gift and retail packaging for Kentucky's bourbon distilleries
High-volume corrugated solutions for Louisville's logistics economy
Specialty packaging for Kentucky's equine and hospitality industry
100-unit MOQ for Kentucky small businesses and startups
Free shipping to all Kentucky cities and rural communities

Why Choose Our Pill Boxes in KY

FDA 21 CFR Part 201.66 Drug Facts panel layout
PPPA child-resistant closure options
Tamper-evident seal accommodation
Active ingredient and dosage prominent display
Lot number and expiration date panel
6pt minimum Drug Facts type size compliance

Pill Boxes for Pharmaceuticals in Kentucky

Medicine boxes serve the over-the-counter drug category's most compliance-intensive packaging requirement. OTC drug packaging must display the FDA-mandated Drug Facts panel in the correct format, with active ingredients, uses, warnings, and directions listed in the required order and minimum type size. Every claim on OTC drug packaging must be consistent with the product's monograph or NDA approval.

Drug Facts Panel Layout

FDA 21 CFR Part 201.66 requires the Drug Facts panel to appear with specific element order: Active ingredient(s), Purpose, Uses, Warnings (keep out of reach of children, allergy alert, stop use and ask a doctor), Directions, Other information, Inactive ingredients, and Questions. Minimum type size is 6pt for most elements. The panel must be boxed and titled Drug Facts in a specific manner.

Child-Resistant and Tamper-Evident Requirements

PPPA child-resistant requirements apply to most oral OTC drug products. Tamper-evident packaging under 21 CFR Part 211.132 requires a barrier or indicator that is broken on first opening and communicates that the package has been opened. Both requirements are safety obligations that medicine packaging must satisfy before retail distribution.

OTC Drug Packaging Regulatory Compliance

OTC drug packaging errors carry enforcement risk from FDA including warning letters, injunctions, and product recalls. Every element of the Drug Facts panel must be accurate, in the correct format, and consistent with the approved drug monograph or NDA. Before production, OTC drug packaging artwork should be reviewed by a regulatory affairs professional familiar with FDA 21 CFR Part 201 requirements to identify and correct compliance issues before they become enforcement matters.

Child-Resistant Packaging for OTC Medicines

PPPA requires child-resistant packaging for most oral OTC drug products including analgesics, antihistamines, and iron-containing products. CR packaging must pass PPPA protocol testing: at least 80% of children under 5 unable to open within 5 minutes, and at least 90% of adults 50-70 able to open within 5 minutes. CR carton options include push-and-turn tuck ends, CR blister packs within cartons, and CR inner bottle with standard outer carton.

OTC Drug Brand Design Within Compliance Constraints

OTC drug packaging must balance regulatory compliance requirements with brand design that communicates product efficacy and consumer preference. The Drug Facts panel occupies significant packaging real estate, and the remaining space must communicate the product's identity, indication, and brand clearly within the visual hierarchy that compliance requirements impose. Working within these constraints while creating compelling consumer-facing design is the OTC drug packaging designer's primary challenge.

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Quick Specs

Minimum Order
100 units
Production Time
2-3 weeks
Free Shipping
KY-wide
Industry
Pharmaceuticals

Materials

SBS PaperboardArt PaperRecycled Cardboard

Finishes

Matte LaminationGloss LaminationAqueous CoatingSpot UV

Industries in Kentucky

Food & BeverageE-commerceRetailManufacturingHealth & Wellness
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Industries We Serve in Kentucky

We provide packaging to a wide range of industries across Kentucky.

Food & Beverage
E-commerce
Retail
Manufacturing
Health & Wellness

Popular Use Cases in Kentucky

OTC analgesic drug packaging
Antihistamine medicine boxes
OTC supplement drug packaging
Vitamins and mineral drug packaging
Cold and flu OTC packaging

Compliance & Safety

OTC drug packaging must comply with FDA 21 CFR Part 201 drug labeling including Drug Facts panel format. PPPA child-resistant packaging required for applicable categories. Tamper-evident packaging required under 21 CFR Part 211.132 for applicable OTC products. NDC number required. Artwork should be reviewed by regulatory affairs professional before production.

Pill Boxes in Kentucky — FAQs

What is required on the Drug Facts panel?

Drug Facts panel required elements in order: Active ingredient(s) with amounts per dosage unit, Purpose, Uses (indications), Warnings (keep out of reach of children; specific condition warnings; stop use warnings; pregnancy/nursing warnings; drug interaction warnings), Directions (dosage by age where applicable), Other information (storage conditions, lot number), Inactive ingredients, Questions phone number. All in 6pt minimum type within a boxed panel labeled Drug Facts.

What PPPA categories require child-resistant packaging?

PPPA requires CR packaging for: oral prescription drugs, oral OTC preparations containing aspirin or acetaminophen above threshold doses, oral OTC iron supplements above threshold doses, OTC methyl salicylate preparations, OTC naproxen sodium preparations, and other specific categories. Topical products are generally exempt. Category-specific PPPA requirements must be confirmed with regulatory counsel for each OTC product.

What tamper-evident options are available for medicine cartons?

Medicine carton tamper-evident options: glued tuck end (standard method for cartons -- tuck is glued shut requiring tearing to open), shrink band (heat-shrunk film band around the carton), perforated tamper band (a band around the closure that tears on first opening), and blister cavity seal (tamper evidence on the inner blister rather than the outer carton). Method selection depends on the product's specific tamper-evidence requirement and packaging line capabilities.

Can medicine boxes display the UPC barcode required for retail?

Yes. Pharmaceutical retail UPC barcodes must comply with GS1 standards with the NDC (National Drug Code) number encoded in the barcode and displayed in human-readable format adjacent to the barcode. The NDC also appears in the Drug Facts Other information section. GS1 healthcare barcode standards (GS1-128, DataMatrix for unit-dose) apply to pharmaceutical distribution channel requirements beyond retail UPC.

What is the minimum order for custom medicine boxes?

Our minimum order is 100 units for custom medicine boxes. OTC drug packaging programs typically run 1,000-10,000+ units for retail distribution programs. Regulatory artwork review is strongly recommended before production commitment.

Do you make gift boxes for Kentucky bourbon distilleries?

Yes. Kentucky's distilleries — from major producers to small-batch craft distillers — use our rigid gift boxes, specialty spirit packaging, and retail boxes to present their products premium at retail and for gifting programs.

What Kentucky cities do you deliver custom boxes to?

We deliver free to all Kentucky addresses including Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington, Hopkinsville, Richmond, Florence, Georgetown, and all rural Kentucky communities.

Do you serve Louisville's e-commerce and logistics community?

Yes. Louisville's dense e-commerce ecosystem uses our custom mailer boxes, corrugated shipping solutions, and retail packaging for high-volume fulfillment operations. We scale efficiently for volume orders.

Can Kentucky's automotive suppliers get custom packaging?

Yes. Kentucky's automotive manufacturing and supplier network uses our corrugated and commercial packaging for parts, components, and finished goods across domestic and international distribution.

Do you make specialty packaging for Kentucky's horse industry?

Yes. Lexington's equine brands, racing memorabilia companies, and horse industry suppliers use our specialty retail boxes, branded mailers, and gift packaging for products sold through retail and direct channels.

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