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Parcel Health is the world’s only pharmaceutical packaging company that makes innovative single use paper-pill bottle.
As the company continues to lead the way in sustainable packaging solutions, they prioritize patient engagement and safety, honoring the intimate role pharmacy packaging plays in each patient’s home.
Parcel Health designs, manufactures and patents eco-friendly, intuitive, medication packaging systems that meet the needs of patients, pharmacists, and the planet.
- Independent and chain pharmacies
- Health system and hospital pharmacies
- Mail-order and telemedicine pharmacies
- Compounding and fulfillment pharmacies
- Veterinary clinics, hospitals and chains
Each plastic vial replaced by a Parcel Health paper-based package:
- Reduces plastic waste
- Minimizes carbon footprint
- Supports the healthcare industry's ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals
Our solutions help organizations meet green pharmacy standards and regulatory requirements for sustainable healthcare.
We are headquartered in the United States, in one of the most health-centered and innovative cities in the country, Pittsburgh, PA. We have manufacturing and operations partners domestically and internationally to support scalable, compliant production.
We offer:
- Direct sales through our website
- Large order discounts and custom partnerships
- Pilot programs for pharmacies and health systems
To get started, reach out via team@parcelhealth.co.
Our flagship packaging, Tully Tube™ has disrupted pharmaceutical packaging:
- Its paper base is plastic-free and compostable, made from FSC-certified paper.
- A child-resistant cap that attaches without toxic glue, to comply with safety standards.
- Beautifully designed with intuitive usability that brings joy to a patient’s self care regimen.
- Fully recyclable to help pharmacies and health systems meet sustainability goals.
Current plastic pharmacy vials are often:
- Made from single-use plastic
- Not clearly labeled, leading to medication non-adherence or errors
- Poorly designed for storage, and disposal
Parcel Health provides a better solution that is safe, sustainable, and simple.
Parcel Health is led by a team of healthcare, design, and sustainability experts, including:
- Melinda Su-En Lee, PharmD, Co-founder & CEO
- Mallory Barrett, Co-founder & CCO
- Rebecca Gaynier, CMO
- A growing team of engineers, designers, and advisors focused on innovation and impact
Parcel Health is backed by impact-driven investors, healthcare innovation funds, and sustainability-focused partners. We are also supported by grants and partnerships that prioritize environmental and public health outcomes.
We are:
- Expanding our product line to support different formulations, cold-shipping requirements and additional paper based pharmacy consumables
- Integrating with pharmacy software and automation systems
- Collaborating on research monitoring patient outcomes, adherence, and environmental metrics
- Scaling nationally and internationally