Part & Parcel
the official blog of Parcel Health
Why are More Veterinarians Switching to Sustainable Prescription Packaging?
The growing shift among veterinary professionals toward eco-friendly alternatives—and how it's changing the landscape of prescription delivery in animal care.
This shift was spotlighted at recent gatherings such as the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention, where topics like climate impact, plastic waste, and eco-conscious care delivery took center stage. The AVMA—representing more than 100,000 U.S. veterinarians—has become a leading voice in guiding clinics toward environmentally responsible practices.
As the climate conversation increasingly shapes consumer behavior, veterinary practices are taking note: packaging matters. And in the world of pet prescriptions, it’s becoming a potent differentiator.
Is Plastic Free July a Real Thing?
Plastic Free July is a global movement that challenges people to refuse single-use plastics for 31 days and instead adopt sustainable alternatives. Created in 2011 by the Plastic Free Foundation, the community has now grown to 103+ thousand followers on Facebook and reaches over 100 million participants in 190 countries each year.
At Parcel Health, we stand with Plastic Free July. To demonstrate our alignment, we have joined Plastic Free July’s Campaign to Make a Pledge, and have big news! We will be launching a 100% paper cap for Tully Tube this month!
What is Parcel Coat™
Pharmacies, virtual care providers and telehealth / digital health companies, increasingly ship medications directly to patients for convenience and accessibility. With this trend has emerged growing concerns from pharmacies, patients, and regulators around shipment safety and temperature stability.
To address these concerns, Parcel Health has pioneered a proprietary coating and layering mechanism — Parcel Coat — to provide water-resistance, sustainability, and short-term insulation to our packaging solutions.
In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of packaging materials efficacy—meaning how well can packaging materials maintain the integrity of medications—and the follow-on issues of both plastic and paper packaging.
Making Waves Celebrating Parcel Health's Tully Tube
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Annual Convention and Trade Exposition is always a highlight in the pharmacy industry calendar, but this year's event held a special significance for Parcel Health. As we returned from Columbus, Ohio, our hearts were filled with gratitude, excitement, and a renewed sense of purpose. The overwhelming response to our Tully Tube launch party and the connections we forged have reaffirmed our commitment to revolutionizing pharmaceutical packaging with sustainable solutions.
Is paper cooler than plastic?
Is paper cooler than plastic? Traditional plastic pill bottles have long been the norm due to their durability and moisture-resistant properties, but as concerns over plastic pollution grow, alternative materials like paper are gaining attention.
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.
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