My Perfect Pillbox

June 22, 2009 9:39 AM

Help me find a seven-day pill container (with a few desired characteristics, of course).

I'm trying to find a small, round, opaque, seven-day pill container. Most of the ones I see in the store and online look like this, and fail on the 'opaque' factor. I've also seen some online that appear to meet my criteria, but they all seem to be promotional items that can only be purchased in bulk. (Any help would be appreciated...so far, my elegant solution has been to buy a clear one at the dollar store and spray paint it.) Thanks...

posted by brandman to home & garden (5 comments total)

Contact one of the promo companies and see if you can buy/have a sample before ordering. Note: this will probably work, but its up to you to decide if you think its ethical.
posted by jeb at 9:42 AM on June 22

Seems there are a few options on EBay. This is one and here is another.
posted by white_devil at 9:56 AM on June 22

Thanks white_devil, I'll look into those...the "we'll send you whatever color we have" caveat is something I need to think about, but that may be a good option.
posted by brandman at 10:13 AM on June 22

FYI: Spray paint might be more difficult than finding an opaque pill container. Most of these items are made using polypropylene type plastics. Paint just won't cut it, it will not adhere.
posted by Drasher at 11:25 AM on June 22

I remembered seeing these pill cases at the Container Store website. They may be partially transparent... I really can't quite tell from the photo. If there is a Container Store nearby you, it might be worth a look-see.
posted by ahimsa at 9:15 PM on June 24