Multi-dose Packaging
What is multi-dose adherence packaging?
Multidose packaging, also known as pill organizer packaging or dose packaging, is a convenient way to organize multiple medications into individual doses. Our pharmacists can package your medications into pre-sorted, clearly labeled packs that indicate the date and time of each dose. This makes it easy to keep track of which medications to take and when, reducing the risk of missed doses or medication errors.Multi-dose adherence packaging is typically used for solid, oral medications like tablets and capsules. It comes in two forms:
- Blister packaging: doses of medication are placed in a sheet of plastic bubbles or cups sealed with plastic, paper, or foil.
- Pouch packaging: doses of medication are sealed in small plastic pouches, which are connected in a long strip.
Instead of receiving pill bottles or boxes of blister-packed tablets from the pharmacy and sorting them into a pillbox, patients receive all of their medications packaged together.
To take their medications, the patient just needs to tear off the appropriate pack or pouch for that day and time. All of their pills – including over-the-counter vitamins, supplements, or NSAIDs – are already sorted for them.
The patient’s prescriptions are organized by time of day and dose in a perforated blister pack sheet or in a perforated strip of pouches. In some cases this is done manually by a pharmacist. In other cases, special computerized machinery automatically sorts and seals the medications. Either way, the sorted medications are checked by a pharmacist for accuracy.
Which patients benefit from multi-dose packaging?
Generally, multiple-dose packaging is best for patients who take several medications multiple times a day. It’s good for older adults who may lack the dexterity or vision to sort small pills into a pillbox (though some hand dexterity is still needed to tear open the pouch or remove the seal on a blister).
It’s also useful for caregivers. In fact, multi-dose packaging is used extensively in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities to ensure residents get their medications at the right time.
Multidose Packaging: Convenient Medication Management for Seniors
At Medrocs Pharmacy, we understand that managing multiple medications can be overwhelming, especially for seniors. That’s why we offer multidose packaging services to help make medication management easier and more convenient.
Benefits of Multidose Packaging
Multidose packaging offers several benefits for seniors and other individuals who take multiple medications. These benefits include:
Increased Medication Adherence: With clear instructions and easy-to-use packaging, multidose packaging can help improve medication adherence and reduce the risk of missed doses.
Improved Safety: Multidose packaging helps reduce the risk of medication errors, as each dose is clearly labeled and organized.
Convenience: Multidose packaging eliminates the need for individuals to sort and organize their medications themselves, saving time and reducing stress.
Better Health Outcomes: By helping seniors and other individuals manage their medications more effectively, multidose packaging can lead to better health outcomes and a higher quality of life.
How Our Multidose Packaging Services Work
To get started with our multidose packaging services, simply bring your prescriptions to our pharmacy. Our experienced pharmacists will work with you to create a customized medication plan based on your specific needs. We’ll package your medications into pre-sorted doses that are easy to manage, and we’ll work with you to ensure that you understand how to use the packaging correctly.
At Medrocs Pharmacy, we’re committed to helping seniors and other individuals manage their medications safely and effectively. Contact us today to learn more about our multidose packaging services and how they can benefit you or a loved one.