About Parcel Health
Our story
Parcel Health is a women-founded small business based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Our journey began at the University of Michigan, during Melinda’s pursuit of a doctorate in pharmacy.
Melinda saw an opportunity to address the challenges posed by prescription bottles. Beyond the issue of plastic waste, she recognized a need for improved functionality to benefit patients. Inspired by this vision, Melinda partnered with Mallory Barrett to establish Parcel Health, and together, they created the solution that would ultimately become the Phill Box.
The Phill Box® stands as our flagship product, designed to safely store and dispense medications in a package that is both backyard biodegradable and curbside recyclable. We currently collaborate with independent pharmacies to offer the Phill Box to their valued customers.
Our product
We're committed to addressing global healthcare challenges through innovative product design.
Our dynamic, interdisciplinary team includes pharmacists, strategists, designers, and engineers, all working collaboratively to pioneer groundbreaking solutions that transform and enhance the medication-taking experience.
Our overarching mission is to craft eco-friendly, user-centric products that bring benefits not only to individuals and businesses but also to our planet.
Our mission
Award-winning Product Design
First-place in Siegle Impact Track
Michigan Investment Challenge Winner
OneMagnify Best in Business Award
Parcel Health in the News
WPXI Our Region's Business - Parcel Health
Named One of Top 10 Pittsburgh Startups
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Parcel Health takes home grand prize of $35K with sustainable medication packaging solution
Bellevue Startup Rolls Out Biodegradable Prescription Containers
Disrupting Pharmacy's Reliance on Plastic: How Parcel Health's Phill Box is Revolutionizing Packaging
Zell Lurie Institute Announces 2021 Michigan Business Challenge Winners
Our Region's Business - Parcel Health
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Michigan Business Challenge Seigle Impact Track Winner Announced
Pharmacy Student Co-founds Sustainable Medication Packaging Company
Women-founded Medication Packaging Startup Pilots Sustainable Prescription Packaging
Our Founders
Melinda Lee, PharmD
Melinda Su-En Lee serves as the Co-founder and CEO at Parcel Health. She initiated this venture during her pursuit of a doctoral degree in pharmacy at the University of Michigan, partnering with co-founder, Mallory.
Melinda plays a pivotal role in numerous aspects of the business, including fundraising, marketing, regulations, and go-to-market strategy.
Mallory Barrett
Mallory serves as the Co-founder and President at Parcel Health. She has a background in Product Design and Product Management. She developed a concept for a sustainable Rx packaging solution at NC State, which laid the foundation for sustainable packaging at Parcel Health.
At Parcel Health, Mallory manages product development and management, B2B sales, and account management.
Advisors
Melinda Lee
Executive leader in the media and tech industries, specializing in creating and scaling brands into sustainable revenue generating businesses on emerging platforms. She has held high profile, growth-focused roles at top media companies such as Meredith, Hearst, Viacom, and Getty Images. She is an active advisor of several start-up ventures, and was formerly BuzzFeed’s first Chief Content Officer.
Jared Crooks
A results-driven strategist with a diverse portfolio, from McKinsey's innovative leadership to pioneering NASA initiatives. He founded a successful organic snack company with distribution to Whole Foods and has extensive expertise across Fortune 50 companies, excelling in visionary strategy and transformative ventures.
James Stevenson, PharmD
An executive leader with 40+ years of expertise in health system pharmacy. Former Chief Clinical Officer at Omnicell, President at Visante, and Chief Pharmacy Officer at University of Michigan's Health System. A recognized leader in pharmacy, he is a recipient of multiple leadership awards and served on state and professional boards improving the practice of pharmacy.
Kathi Lentzsch
An exceptional leader known for transforming consumer sectors. As former CEO at Bartell Drugs and senior executive at well-loved brands like Pottery Barn, Cost Plus World Market, and Pier 1 Imports, she spearheaded multi-million-dollar growth initiatives, driving cultural transformations and championing corporate social responsibility.
Kyle Solomon
An accomplished business builder known for strategic vision in finance. A distinguished 30-year career in trading and investment banking, he has held leadership roles at Cowen & Co., RBC Capital Markets, Oppenheimer & Co., and CIBC Capital Markets. Passionate about innovation, he leverages his experience to foster a culture of innovation.
Kyle McCormick, PharmD
A pioneering force in independent pharmacy and the cost-plus model,. As owner of Blueberry Pharmacy and co-owner of Cost-Plus Pharmacy Consulting, his mission shapes industry transparency and drive America's shift to fair pricing With over a decade's expertise, he's a featured authority in Axios, STAT, and Pharmacy Times.