Part & Parcel
the official blog of Parcel Health
The Art of Pharmaceutical Elegance: Paper's Role in Modern Medicine Packaging
In this blog post, "The Art of Pharmaceutical Elegance: Paper's Role in Modern Medicine Packaging," Parcel Health recounts the legacy of paper in pharmaceutical packaging and its renaissance as the premier material in the world's first and only paper based prescription pill bottle poised to replace plastic amber vials with the launch of Tully Tube
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy Spotlights Parcel Health
Markie Heideman’s feature entitled, “PharmD Alum Donning Maize and Blue, but Committed to Being ‘Green’” published November 11, 2024, tells the story of how CEO and Co-founder, Melinda Su-En Lee, felt compelled to find an alternative to orange plastic vials.
Making Waves Celebrating Parcel Health's Tully Tube
Parcel Health Tully Tube Launch Party Cookies by Oakmont Bakery, Oakmont, PA
We’re throwing a launch party!
Parcel Health’s Launch Party, Sunday 10/27, 4:30pm at Goodale Station, Columbus, Ohio
Independent and Community Pharmacies are emblematic of the unique dynamics and needs of a community. Parcel Health proudly partners with these pharmacists and community leaders to help build greater engagement with their patients, a proven metric for medication adherence, and likewise displace plastic pill bottles from entering the waste stream.
Partner Spotlight: Russellton Palmer Pharmacy
Russellton Palmer Pharmacy and Parcel Health’s Tully Tube
The Zepbound Shortage: Resolved for Whom?
The FDA recently announced the end of the shortage for Eli Lilly's anti-obesity medication, Zepbound. This may seem like good news but it’s important to ask: the shortage has been resolved for whom, exactly? Eli Lilly and the FDA may have determined that current Zepbound supplies are sufficient to meet demand, but fail to acknowledge the other type of shortage created by price and insurance inaccessibility. For thousands of patients, they are simply priced out of the system.
Trends in Compounding Pharmacy, Mail Order, and Packaging Safety
In recent years, the pharmaceutical industry has seen significant shifts in how medications are prepared, distributed, and packaged. This blog post explores the latest trends in compounding pharmacies, the rise of mail-order pharmacies, and the critical importance of packaging safety in ensuring medication efficacy and patient health.
18 Ways Sustainability Can Strengthen a Pharmacy
18 Ways Sustainability Can Strengthen a Pharmacy
Choose your fave Parcel Health Tully Tube festive design!
Get ready to vote for something special! Second year in a row, we’re launching our limited-edition Parcel Health Tully Tube holiday prints. And we need YOUR help! Which specially designed paper pill bottle will warm patients hearts the most this holiday season? Choose one on LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram by October 1.
Let’s fill medicine cabinets with safe (festive) parcels, not plastics.
Composting Parcel Health’s Tully Tube: An Ultra Sustainable Approach to Medication Packaging
In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, Parcel Health is leading the charge with its innovative Tully Tube - a paper pill bottle designed with safety and sustainability at its core. Today, we're excited to share how you can take your eco-friendly efforts a step further by composting the paper components of each Tully Tube after use. This approach not only reduces waste but also contributes to a healthier planet.
Musings on NACDS TSE Boston 2024
For NACDS TSE Boston 2024 we created mock ups of our newest design, Parcel Health®'s Tully Tube™ to showcase how our paper pill bottles are 100% customizable, beautiful, while 47% compostable and 100% recyclable.
Is paper cooler than plastic?
Is paper cooler than plastic?
Consumers see paper as a more natural option
AstraZeneca's "That's Understandable," podcast spotlights Parcel Health
Our CEO, Dr. Melinda Su-En Lee, and Brendan McEvoy, host of AstraZeneca's "That's Understandable," discuss how the pharmaceutical industry can utilize more sustainable options to help reduce the impact of plastic waste. You can listen to the podcast here: bit.ly/4cjbzeC
The good, bad and the ugly of plastic
To help understand the potential risks associated with certain types of plastics, including plastic pill bottles, their safety risks, functionality benefits and limitations, and recycling issues in comparison to sustainable options created by Parcel Health.
Big News! Parcel Health’s Tully Tube keeps medications cooler than plastic
Big News! We are proud to share that our brand, new Tully Tube paper vial packaging design keeps medications cooler than plastic. Not only is Tully Tube 100% recyclable, it’s also 47% compostable and 53% less plastic than traditional pill bottles. At Parcel Health, we're committed to creating packaging that protects people and preserves the planet. Let's discuss how we can work together to fill medicine cabinets with safe parcels, not plastics.
Pharmacy Owner Mid-Year Check In
In January, we shared the “In” and “Out” strategies for pharmacy owners to explore in 2024. This mid-year check in reviews these strategies and how a sustainability strategy may still be valuable for implementation by year end.
Sustainable pill packaging maker Parcel Health names RICHARDS Pharma Solutions as its exclusive distributor in Canada
Sustainable pill packaging maker Parcel Health names RICHARDS Pharma Solutions as its exclusive distributor in Canada
Parcel Health announces the first and only, automation-ready and paper-based, recyclable pill packaging, Tully Tube™
Parcel Health announces the first and only, automation-ready and paper-based, recyclable pill packaging, Tully Tube
