“Pill” can refer to a licensed medicine, a supplement or another product, so identify the product type and the inner pack first. Measure the bottle, blister strip or sachets as they will be placed in the carton, and include any leaflet, tray or accessory. State how many units go in each box and whether the carton is a retail pack or an outer grouping carton.
Match the carton to the approved pack artwork
If the contents are a licensed medicine, MHRA guidance says packaging and labelling information for UK medicines is subject to approval. Obtain the current approved copy, symbols and layout requirements from the marketing authorisation holder or responsible regulatory team. The supplier can quote the agreed carton and print specification but does not approve the medicine or its label.
Avoid implying sterile or protective performance
Describe the carton’s role and any material or storage requirement, then ask for the exact construction to be checked. A printed box does not establish sterility, a tamper-evident feature or a moisture, light or child-resistance rating. Keep final approval of product information and proof with the responsible product team before production.
Pill-box details for the quote
- Product type and inner pack dimensions
- Quantity of blisters, bottles or sachets per carton
- Leaflet, tray, code and orientation requirements
- Approved wording and artwork version
- Quantity, target date and delivery postcode