Part & Parcel
the official blog of Parcel Health
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.
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
With the Phill Box®, independent pharmacies give patients another reason to choose them
Running an independent pharmacy isn’t for the faint of heart. As consolidation swallows up more and more corner drugstores, independents are left to contend with dwindling dispensing fees and narrowed insurance networks.
Pharmacy sustainability never looked so good
Sustainability is smart. With the Phill Box®, it looks good, too.
Drug pricing hero Blueberry Pharmacy uses the Phill Box® to boost its brand
Blueberry Pharmacy located just outside Pittsburgh, PA does things differently. Blueberry patients from artificially inflated prices with their “cost-plus” model.
The Phill Box® fits seamlessly into your pharmacy’s workflow
We know that efficiency is non-negotiable when adopting new pharmacy products and workflows. At Parcel Health, we balance our focus on sustainability and safety with our understanding that time is money. Enter: the Phill Box®
How — and why — to use the Phill Box®
At Parcel Health, we have a simple objective: to make sustainable packaging for prescription medication. Most plastic pill bottles cannot be recycled. So, even when you place the containers in a recycling bin, they usually end up in a landfill.
Michigan Medicine gets in on the pharmacy sustainability game
In May, Michigan Medicine launched the Phill Box® at its pharmacy in the University of Michigan Hospital. Before shipping the containers off to Ann Arbor, we dressed them up with a healthy dose of school pride.
Want to win Millennial and Gen Z dollars? It’s time for a sustainability strategy
Young shoppers want solutions. Sustainability is a big selling point for Millennial and Gen Z consumers.
The problem with plastic pill bottles
Plastic pill vials are generally made from a material called polypropylene, also known as “#5 plastic.” Many local curbside pickup programs do not accept #5 plastics due to inadequate waste management infrastructure.
BTS: How Canada Found Us
Canada gets it. Starting December of 2022, its national government banned the manufacture and import of single-use plastics such as grocery bags, takeout containers, and some straws. In early 2023, the Phill Box® made its debut into Canada.