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After a certain age, there seems to be so many pills to take on a daily basis, and if you don’t have the best pill organizer on hand you could end up dropping the ball. AARP conducted a study of more than 1,000 adults age 50 or older and found that more than 75 percent of participants took at least one prescription drug on a daily basis. Additionally, those prescription drug users were taking an average of four different medications. Given how many pills older Americans are taking, we’d bet a pill organizer would be handy for storing supplements, vitamins, and medication in one place.
There are quite a few different types of pill organizers on the market from daily, weekly, even monthly ones to stackable or a flat cases to ones with large slots for lots pills to pocket-sized containers for when you’re on-the-go. Have a look at our list of 13 of the best pill containers to find one that’s right for you.
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The Ezy Dose Walmart pill organizer makes maintaining your daily medication or vitamin schedule a breeze. It has an AM/PM pill organizer medication planner with individual pill pods that are clearly marked with the days of the week. The contoured compartments in this twice-a-day pill organizer are easy to slip in and out of the base, and you can easily remove your tablets from the individual pods. This plastic pill box is small enough to slip into your bag if you’re going away so you never miss a pill.
This convenient stackable pill organizer from Amazon is perfect for arranging a week’s medication in advance. The cute weekly pill box comes with seven stackable trays, one for each day of the week, and each a different color to avoid confusion. Each tray has four handy compartments to separate the medication that needs to be taken at different times of the day, and the whole thing is compact enough to fit neatly in a cupboard or a countertop corner.
There are many uses for these practical pill container keychains. In this multi-pack, you get 10 keychain pill containers, one for each day of the week and then some, so you can organize your pills for the week and then just pop them on your set of keys. “The multi-colors make it easy to designate if you have different people in the house that needs pill containers,” says one happy buyer, Donna. “The bottom screws on easily to the top portion. It stays securely closed.” Another satisfied customer says, “Using these for everyone in the family from youngest son to my 84-year-old father, and we have all found them extremely useful. Small but sturdy enough to cart around daily on your keychain.”
For an easy-to-use and reliable weekly pill organizer system, Walmart has the Apex 7-Day MediPlanner. This 7-day pill box has a four-compartment design for each time of the day as well as easy-snap lids that securely hold pills in place. The compartments are clearly labeled (Morn, Noon, Eve, and Bed) and the bottoms of each compartment are contoured to make it easier for you to get the pills out. The see-through tops of this weekly pill container allow you to see what's inside each box without having to open up the lid.
Walgreens' seven-day small pill organizer comes with seven separate one-day pill organizers with a unique snap-in storage tray system. Each individual tray in this small pill organizer has four compartments to cover all times of the day, but the best part is that they each have a rounded scoop bottom to facilitate easy pill removal. Even though they're small, each compartment can hold up to 11 aspirin tablets.
If you are always on the go and need to carry your pills around with you, this magnetic foldable Amazon pill box case is just the ticket. It has seven compartments that open and close easily and securely. What’s more, this pocket pill box comes in a handy pack of two. One of its many positive reviews reads, “It is a great price for two cases and I have not had any problems. The quality is great and the magnets hold the case together tightly. I travel frequently and my pill boxes take some pounding… this case has given me zero problems.”
Who said pill boxes have to be boring? If you’re looking for a cute pill organizer, we are absolutely loving this one from Pillnut. This stylish pill organizer is extremely well-made and durable, and it comes in three cute colors: pink, green, or gray. One happy buyer, Lyss, says, “I did not want the traditional pill organizer because of the stigma of having one (ridiculous, I know), but this one is cute and easy to use. I am not embarrassed to lug this around when I travel or keep out on my nightstand. It opens easily and fits all of my medications (I have two smaller pills and two large pills), with a little room to spare. I highly recommend this product!”
If you quite like the idea of organizing your pills for the month, then this 31-day pill organizer is for you. There are 31 clearly marked boxes big enough for an array of pills and there are eight groups of four compartments that can pop out of the organizer. If you need to travel, you don’t have to take the whole monthly pill box with you; just pop the days you need in your purse and off you go. This Amazon pill organizer is made in the USA using medical grade, BPA-free plastic.
This extra-large pill organizer from Walgreens is one of the handiest medication organizers around. It has a one-touch push-button access feature and an easy-grip bottom so you won't waste time trying to open each compartment. It’s so easy to open, in fact, that it comes recommended by the Arthritis Foundation. More pros? The covers in this large pill box are see-through, so you'll know precisely what’s in each section, and it’s perfect for large pills or large quantities of pills.
People just love the Sagely pill organizer, and for good reason. With over 450 reviews on Amazon, most of which are 5-star, this seven-day pill organizer features removable daily pill boxes that sit on a magnetized base and fit large pills like fish oil, vitamin D, calcium, and multi-vitamin supplements. It’s one of the most popular weekly pill boxes Amazon offers, and it comes with a free Sagely reminder app that you can install on your phone so you never forget to take your medication again. Genius!
If nice and simple is what you’re after, try the e-Pill 5 Doses Per Day Pillbox. Clearly monogrammed with each day of the week, this pill box has seven separate boxes, each with five compartments for your various pills. Its no-frills design (it's simply clear with distinct black lettering) will help you feel more organized. Bonus: You can take each day’s box with you before you leave for the day and return it to its case when you get back.
With the MedCenter monthly medication system with reminder alarm, you’ll never again forget to take your vitamins, supplements, or medication again. This 31-day pill organizing system has up to 4 daily alarms to alert you when your medication is due. For instance, on the 20th of the month, this talking pill box will say, "Good morning! Please take your morning pills for the 20th," and once you press the "alarm acknowledged" button to confirm you’ve taken those pills, the pill box reminder will tell you when your next daily dose is due.
Whether you’re looking for a child-proof pill box or one that locks the meds away for another reason, the locking pill organizer from LiveFine is a fantastic choice. An automatic 28-day pill dispenser that keeps pills locked away until the exact moment they need to be taken, this lockable pill organizer features a timer and alerts, and protects against mistaken or forgotten dosages. It’s quite high-tech, but if you have a lot of pills to take, once you get the hang of it you’ll absolutely love it.
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