Part & Parcel
the official blog of Parcel Health
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
At Parcel Health, we're proud to partner with innovative pharmacies that share our commitment to improving patient care and medication adherence. Today, we're shining a spotlight on Russellton Palmer Pharmacy, a family-owned community pharmacy that has been serving the Russellton, Pennsylvania area for over 50 years.
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
Sustainability has become a strategic north star for businesses, organizations and communities, let alone our world. While the buzz continues to grow, more pharmacies are paying attention to the benefits of incorporating sustainability into their patient engagement and growth strategies.
The following offers 18 ways that Independent Pharmacies, Healthcare Network Pharmacies and Pharmacy Managers can leverage sustainability to strengthen patient / customer loyalty and expansion, as inspired by this feature in Medium.
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? 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.