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The 10 Best Travel Pill Cases of 2024

These are the best pill cases ranging from a one day to one month supply.

But in some cases, losing the normalcy of your day-to-day life can disrupt important tasks like taking your vitamins and important medications. When you’re away from home, jet lagged, or off your normal schedule, forgetting to take an essential prescription, supplement, or vitamin can be a liability for your health.

A pill case is a must for anyone who needs to take any kind of medication while on the go, and ideal travel options are compact and secure so no tablets wriggle loose. We’ve selected the best ones to fit a range of capsule quantities and sizes, including a surprisingly stylish top pick with clever design features.

Best Overall

Port & polish am/pm pill organizer.

It can fit a week’s worth of medication with clear separation for morning and evening doses.

The mirror feature may feel unnecessary to some.

Too many pill cases we considered appeared the same: made from cheap-looking plastic in what was, essentially, the standard Monday to Sunday pill cases we remember watching our grandparents tote around (just in brighter colors.)

This Port & Polish case feels modern, and is an upgraded version of their tried-and-true weekly case with the addition of AM and PM slots for twice daily medications. It more closely resembles a cosmetics compact than a piece of medical equipment, and depending where you purchase it, comes in either blush, black, or mint green. The addition of a mirror means it doubles as a compact for on-the-go touch-ups. While that feature might not appeal to all, it’s an added perk that made it stand out from the rest.

The Details: 7.5 x 4.5 x 1 inches | BPA-free plastic | 7 compartments

Best Weekly

Auvon imedassist weekly pill organizer.

The clearly labeled and color-coded compartments fit all pill sizes, and the push-button spring design makes it easy to open and close.

There are no separate compartments for morning and evening doses.

Unlike many other Monday through Sunday pill cases, this spring-assisted design can be open or closed with one hand so it’s easy to operate on the go. All lids are colorful and clearly marked, and the compartments are large enough to fit eight fish oil pills or 12 large vitamins, if needed. We also like how the compact plastic case is BPA-free and also includes a 12-month warranty.

The Details: 8.84 x 2.1 x 1.04 inches | BPA-free plastic | 7 compartments

Most Compact

Ppfish portable daily pill case.

This case is about the size of your thumb and comes in unique colors like rose gold and bright green.

Given its diminutive size, the container will only fit small pills like aspirin, ibuprofen, and small vitamins.

Made from anodized aluminum, this case is our top option for those who travel with just a few small pills but don’t want to sacrifice style.

With a diameter of just one inch, it's similar in size to a small lip balm. The case is waterproof with a rubber O-ring to protect its contents, and we like how it could be used for other small valuables such as rings, earrings, and earplugs. The color options are also more interesting than others we saw at this size and price, including matte black aluminum and (our favorite) rose gold.

The Details: 3.15 x 2.13 x 0.91 inches | Anodized aluminum | 1 compartment

HRX Pill Box Case

All seven compartments pop out in case you want to carry just the day’s doses (and then tuck away nicely inside a carrying case).

If you take medication more than twice a day, you’ll need a case with more compartments.

Sometimes, a one-a-day isn’t enough, and there are pills that must be taken in the morning, night, or both. This case makes it easy to stock up on twice-daily meds with compartments that are split into two separate spaces so there’s no forgetting a dose.

The color-coded, translucent containers made from BPA-free plastic are clearly labeled for the time of day, and are small enough to individually fit in your pocket. Each canister pops into a case that holds all seven containers in place so there’s no worry about them falling out and rolling around inside a bag or suitcase. The organizer is under $10, making it one of the most budget-friendly options on this list.

The Details: 3.98 x 2.52 x 1.81 inches | Plastic | 14 compartments

Best Multi-pack

Qeedy 4-pack pill organizer.

This set comes with four waterproof cases and a package of labels so you can customize the organizer to each person’s individual needs.

The compartments come in different sizes, so large pills might not fit in smaller spaces.

This set of four cases is great for a family who needs one case per person. Each organizer has eight compartments, and a set of blank labels are included so you can label the case, by pill type, dosage time, or day of the week.

The cases are small enough — about the size of a credit card — to fit in a pocket, purse, or small bag, and made from BPA-free plastic with a silicone ring and a snap-shut lock for a secure seal. Unlike other cases, the compartments are different sizes, which can be a pro or a con depending on your family’s specific needs.

The Details: 7.17 x 4.76 x 2.95 inches | BPA-free plastic | 8 compartments each

Best Luxury

Ikigai weekly pill case.

Sleekly designed for minimalists, this case offers customized engravings, and is small enough to pack away anywhere you wish.

If you want to pack large vitamins, take twice daily doses, or are traveling for longer than a week, you’ll have to upgrade to a larger model.

Forget brightly-colored plastic or large carrying cases. This streamlined option made from anodized aluminum is a minimalist’s dream with clean-cut edges and hidden storage.

But despite a demure design, the features are thoughtful. Made of a corrosion-resistant material, the case features a traction pad that makes it slide open with ease and comes in a slew of vivid colors and engraving options to imprint days of the week or your name across the front. And, with a lifetime warranty, consider this the last pill case you’ll ever buy.

The Details: 7.25 x 1.75 x 0.75 inches | Anodized aluminum | 7 compartments

Best Customizable

Cadence the originals set.

These aesthetically-pleasing containers are as functional as they are beautiful.

It costs extra to print words on the removable tiles if not included in the premade options.

This set of cases might be the most attractive, multi-use option we considered. Each capsule is magnetic and links up with others to form a unique honeycomb-like design. They’re leakproof, reusable, and impressively customizable with smaller and larger options as well as this original 1.32-ounce size.

In addition to the variety of calming colors they come in like eucalyptus, terracotta, and petal, each capsule features a removable top tile that can be customized to specify its contents. Choose premade icons that designate pills or day and night, or you can custom print the exact medication name or day of the week for an additional $2. These personalization options beat out anything else we saw and the multipurpose functionality — like transporting travel-size toiletries — adds loads of value.

The Details: BPA-free 20 percent recycled ocean-bound plastic and 30 percent excess manufacturing material | One compartment per Capsule

Most Stylish

Dosey am pm pill case.

The collection of zippered pouches are housed inside a chic carrier that’s more akin to a toiletry bag or cosmetics case.

Each pouch is zippered shut, so it might not be as secure against leaks as a standard case.

We love this choice for those who find a standard plastic case uninspiring. Instead, this case has zippered pouches that are housed inside a cosmetics train case-inspired carrier. It's also made from cruelty-free vegan leather with a velvet lining and wrist strap, and available in colors like sage, lilac, latte, and more. It comes with Monday through Sunday and AM and PM labels so there’s no confusion between pouches.

Use the 14 pouches for one week's worth of twice daily doses, two weeks for once daily regimens, or up to 30 pills to use as needed on your trip.

The Details: 5 x 4 x 5 inches | Vegan leather | 14 EVA plastic pouches

Best for Long Trips

Auvon monthly pill organizer.

This color-coded organizer fits pills of all sizes for four weeks inside one larger carrying case so everything stays together.

Since the case is intended to carry 28 doses of medication, it is bulky for a small bag.

For travels that extend beyond a week — lucky you! — a case that can hold doses for longer periods of time is a must. This organizer holds pills for four weeks, or 28 days, in clearly labeled and color-coded compartments that are roomy enough to fit large pills such as fish oil capsules.

Each individual week can pop out on its own, so you can use those for shorter trips without bringing the entire kit, or you can use this option to bring pills for an entire family instead. We also like the accompanying case, which has a silicone seal to protect against moisture, and snaps closed to safely secure all medications.

The Details: 8.7 x 5.6 x 1.4 inches | BPA-free plastic | 28 compartments

Best for Backups

Restree weekly pill organizer 4 times per day.

This case is ideal for anyone who takes pills up to four times a day, or wants the security of traveling with extra spots for backup pills.

It’s larger than other seven-day organizers.

If you take pills more than twice a day, you’ll need a case with space beyond the daily, AM, or PM compartments. This weekly organizer holds medications of all sizes for up to four daily doses, and each individual day-of-the-week case can pop in and out.

But the real standout feature to us was the additional box labeled for backup pills. Use it for a fourth dose or pack with extra pills, since, despite our best intentions, it’s still possible to lose medications. Bringing a surplus of each kind is the safest way to avoid a snafu while away from home.

The Details: 9.4 x 5.9 x 1.4 inches | BPA-free plastic | 28 compartments

Tips for Buying Pill Cases for Travel

Determine how many pills you need to travel with before selecting a case.

Your personal medical regimen should be the main deciding factor when selecting a pill case. Consider factors like trip duration, the number of daily medications needed, dosing times, and pill sizes before selecting a case.

For example, if you take pills twice daily, we wouldn’t suggest a seven-compartment option with no separation for AM and PM, no matter how much you like the style. Likewise, think about how long you’ll be traveling and make sure your case’s compartments match up to fit enough pills for the number of days you’ll be away.

Consider how much space your pills need

Pill cases are not one size fits all. An organizer might have every feature you want, but if you take large vitamins or fish oil capsules that won’t fit inside, the case will quickly become obsolete. Make sure to look for a case with slots that will either fit your specific pills, or can adjust, should your medications change in the future.

Look for cases that are accessible

If you experience swollen fingers, tremors, or have arthritis, be sure to select a pill case with accessible features. For example, a push-button, spring-assisted design will be easier to open and close with the touch of a finger than a snap-shut lid.

Anyone can use a pill organizer, and many are multipurpose enough to hold other items. However, anyone who needs to take a pill on a scheduled basis would benefit greatly from using a pill case, especially while traveling. A pill organizer keeps medications of any kind organized so you never accidentally skip it, or alternatively, take too much.

Different countries have different regulations regarding medication. If you plan to travel internationally and will be carrying prescription medication in a pill case instead of the container it came in from the pharmacy, it's a good idea to bring a copy of the prescription from your healthcare provider to avoid possible confusion with customs or local authorities. And no matter how you travel with medication, be sure to research the rules for medications where you're visiting to confirm if they may legally enter the country.

Just because a case is designed or marketed to hold medication doesn’t mean you can’t use it for other items. Many cases are multipurpose and can hold items such as jewelry, earplugs, or small valuables. Depending on the case you purchase, you might use it to store lotion, shampoo, conditioner, serums, cleanser, or other liquid beauty or toiletry products, too. Just make sure the case is airtight and leak proof in those instances.

TSA regulations allow passengers to bring medications kept within a pill case onboard in a carry-on. It is not required to keep medication in its original labeled packaging when traveling within the United States. You can also pack pill cases in your checked baggage, though we’d advise against that in the event of baggage delays. If you’re bringing liquid medications in quantities larger than TSA's allotted 3.4 ounces, be sure to alert the TSA security officer when you start the screening process.

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This $6 Amazon Essential Keeps My Medications and Vitamins Organized When I Travel

By Meaghan Kenny

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The one essential I keep in my carry-on no matter where I'm headed or for how long: a travel pill case from Amazon. The best travel pill cases are compact, secure, and easy to open on the go, and mine checks all the boxes.

I used to bring the entire bottle of my daily medication in my carry-on and put loose vitamins in a plastic seal top bag—needless to say, this wasn't the best use of space (or single-use plastic). A year ago, I purchased a $6 travel pill case to save some packing room , stay more organized, and have something I could reuse trip after trip . Since then, it's been a packing non-negotiable for me and has made taking my medications, vitamins, and supplements while I'm traveling easier than ever.

It's nearly impossible to stick to your normal routine when traveling. While I don't mind missing a few workouts or healthy meals on the road, I do want to stay on top of taking my supplements and vitamins every day. This sleek, portable case has eight separate compartments that hold everything I need for a week's vacation in one place and make it easy to track what I'm taking. It features two separate sections: One side with six small chambers for storing daily pills and a second side with two larger chambers that holds capsules and vitamins. Having a pill case with compartments of varied size makes it easy to pack as many pills as you need and organize them however you'd like. I use the smaller chambers for my daily allergy pills and the larger chambers to store emergency essentials that I like to have on hand, like Advil , Benadryl , and Tums .

The size of this travel pill organizer is perfect for most trips I take. The compartments are spacious enough to hold at least a week's worth of pills, but the case is still compact enough to fit in my Dopp kit (for reference, it's smaller than an iPhone). I've packed this pill organizer on numerous trips and it's never opened while in transit or spilled any of my items. To secure each chamber, simply snap the plastic top down. After filling the compartments with your medication, snap the two sides of the case together and toss it in your carry-on .

Something I love about this travel pill case compared to others on the market is its sleek design. When it's closed, no one would ever know you have a week's worth of supplements on hand. And of course, the price is right. This $6 travel essential from Amazon has accompanied me on short weekend getaways to the Catskills , a 10-day European cruise , and countless business trips —and I plan to bring it with me wherever I'm headed next.

If you're worried about carrying a pill case through airport security, rest assured that travelers are allowed to bring their prescription medications and over-the-counter supplements with them. TSA allows travelers to bring medication in pill or solid form in carry-ons and checked baggage—so you can bring your pill case no matter what bag you're packing.

While I love traveling with this case, there are plenty of great options on the market with high ratings and glowing reviews. Below, a few more of the best travel pill cases that we recommend bringing on your next getaway.

More travel pill cases we recommend:

Best day-by-day organizer

This best-selling pill organizer has over 57,000 five-star ratings on Amazon. It has two separate compartments for each day of the week with clear AM and PM labels, so you'll always remember if you took your medication or not. While it's designed for everyday use, it also doubles as a travel organizer for longer trips. If you're looking for an everyday pill box that will keep you on track or are headed on a two-week vacation, this one's for you.

Best for organizing by AM/PM

Another Amazon bestseller is this weekly pill case with AM and PM labels. Each day of the week has its own portable, pocket-size case that can be removed from the box and carried on its own for day trips or hikes .

Most compact organizer

If you prefer something a little more discreet, this daily pill box has a simple yet polished design. The slim, lightweight organizer slides open and locks into place when you close it, so there's no need to worry about any of your pills falling out. Inside, there's a separate compartment labeled for each day of the week.

Another very compact option

This small pill box fits in just about any purse or fanny pack you're bringing on your next adventure. It features four separate compartments that each fit several capsules or vitamins, making it an ideal choice for weekend trips when you need two to four days' worth of medications.

Best multipurpose organizer

Cadence capsules are one of our editors' favorite reusable toiletry bottles , but they're versatile enough to neatly store pills, too. I keep a few emergency Tums stacked in one of these airtight, leakproof capsules in my tote bag at all times.

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The 10 Best Travel Pill Organizers in 2023 [Detailed Guide]

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The 10 Best Travel Pill Organizers in 2023 [Detailed Guide]

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If you are planning a trip or vacation and need to bring any prescription pills along, there’s no better solution than a travel pill organizer. With a travel pill organizer, not only can you have a reminder to take your pills on time, but you can also conveniently carry them all in 1 small package.

It might seem like a straightforward thing, but travel pill organizers can sometimes get messy if you don’t pick the right one. To give you some perspective for finding a suitable organizer for your medicine, we’ll give you detailed instructions on what to look for and our top picks.

When choosing a travel pill organizer, you should focus on a few crucial features. Some organizers have separate compartments with labels to help you take your medicine at specific times or on specific days based on your prescription. Other pill organizers have larger compartments that can fit multiple pills or larger pills like vitamins and supplements.

It’s also crucial that you go for a pill organizer with a design that allows easy and swift opening while still preserving your medicine. Here are the main things you should look for before making a purchase:

Labeled Compartments

If you have weekly prescription pills, you could benefit from a pill organizer that comes with labeled compartments. These organizers usually include separate compartments for every day of the week to help you get organized a bit better and more efficiently.

Bottom Line: Some organizers will only have daily labels, while others have compartments with personalizable labels that you can mark with the medicine name or other prescription details.

Easy To Open

Travel pill organizers shouldn’t be too complicated — they just need to have an easy-to-open design . Some might even use buttons to pop the organizer open.

This feature is particularly helpful for the elderly, those with arthritis, or people with other mobility issues. The whole point of this type of design is to keep your pills in 1 place without having to bother too much just to reach into the compartments.

Compartment Size

Of course, you can find different sizes of travel pill organizers, but whether you go for a larger or smaller one could make a huge difference for you. For example, if you just need to store pills or pills that you’ll be taking over the course of a few days, you can go with compact options.

Still, there are also organizers with larger compartments that can fit fish oil capsules and vitamins as well as other larger pills. The compartment size should be based on your prescription pills, their size, and how often you take them .

Time Labels

Along with the compartment labels to designate the pill type and medicine name, you should also look for compartments with a time label. You can fill out this label with your pill schedule based on your prescription so that you never miss taking your medicine on time.

These markings can also be found on the small containment bags that some pill organizers have instead of compartments.

The 10 Best Travel Pill Organizers

Here are our top picks for the best travel pill organizers. We’ve considered some of the most important aspects to look for based on the recommendations above, as well as different organizer types and sizes to suit everyone’s needs.

Lewis N. Clark AM/PM Folding Pill Organizer

If you are looking for a foldable and compact option for a travel pill organizer, the Lewis N. Clark pouch makes a great pick. It’s designed for prescription pills with AM/PM designation, and it has labels for every small pill bag included and red and blue markings so you never miss taking your medicine.

With 16 small pouches in a set, you can easily fit and carry both smaller pills and larger vitamins and supplements. It’s also lightweight since it’s made of polyester, and it has a Velcro opening for swift access to your pills. The addition of a medical reference card makes it a perfect choice for people who take prescription medicine.

As we’ve already mentioned, this organizer will also save you some space as it’s compact enough to fit into any large-sized pocket, pouch, or travel bag .

What We Like

Well-organized and can be easily labeled for prescription pills

What We Don’t Like

Plastic medicine containment bags

Vera Bradley Travel Pill Organizer

As a recycled material travel pill organizer, the Vera Bradley pill case comes with a small box for every day of the week and an extra box that can be used for vitamins. It’s equally efficient for packing prescription pills and vitamins or supplements, and it’s made of 100% eco-friendly, recycled cotton and plastic .

This organizer’s lightweight and easily fits into a backpack or a travel bag without taking up much space. Another thing worth pointing out is that the individual pillboxes can be snapped shut to provide maximum security and prevent spillage.

The plastic box material is also odorless and provides a safe environment for storing pills and prescription drugs while traveling.

Recycled materials
Doesn’t have labeled pill compartments

7-Day Pretty Pillbox Wide Weekly Pill Organizer

Perhaps the best compact option for a pill organizer is a 7-day pretty pillbox with a drawer-style compartment. It’s wide enough to let you pull out the small pill drawer with its 7 compartments, 1 for every day of the week. It’s also sleek and small enough to fit into any backpack or travel bag, measuring at just 6.5 inches in length and 1.5 inches in width .

It’s also a fairly stylish option as it’s beautifully designed to be both pretty and useful. There’s a side button that you can slide to pull out the pill drawers, which locks in place, keeping the drawer closed while the organizer is in your travel backpack.

There’s even an extra storage unit at the end perfect for vitamins that you can access by pulling the drawer from the other end.

Ultimate space-saving option
Doesn’t have day or time labels

EZY DOSE Weekly AM/PM Pill Organizer Vitamine and Medicine Box

EZY DOSE has made one of the best pill organizers and containers for travelers with a double set of 7 containment compartments in a row. This way, you have 2 rows you can use, making it a perfect option for couples or if you have multiple pill prescriptions.

The boxes are labeled by the days of the week and are blue on 1 side and purple on the other to make it easier to differentiate between the 2. It’s also available in smaller or larger sizes, so you can pick the option that suits you the best based on your prescription.

Each box is able to hold up to 25 smaller pills or capsules like aspirin and up to 4 large fish oil-sized tablets . You can even remove boxes if you don’t need all of them at your disposal, and the snap closure locks the pills in place while you are traveling.

Large capacity pillbox with removable compartments
A large-size box might be a bit bulky

MEACOLIA Travel Pill Organizer Moisture Proof Pill Box

An extremely useful portable solution for a travel pill organizer is this travel pillbox. This organizer is made of eco-friendly material since it’s made of cereal fiber and food-grade plastic with a bit of a silicone blend. Due to the 4.3 x 3.5-inch size, it easily fits into the palm of your hand or your pocket.

This organizer has a triple layer of protection for your pills which also prevents them from getting all mixed up while in the box. There are 2 large compartments on 1 side and 6 smaller compartments on the other , along with blank paper labels you can personalize to fit your needs.

Each small box can fit at least a few pills, while the larger slots can fill larger capsules or tablets like fish oil pills.

Portable and compact pillbox
Smaller compartments can’t fit larger pills

Muchengbao Store 4 Pack Pill Case

This travel pill organizer set is designed to fit a whole family during vacations and short trips. It comes with 4 plastic boxes, each one able to fit both prescription pills and larger vitamins thanks to their 6 small compartments and 4 larger ones.

This organizer easily fits into your pocket and makes a perfect travel option due to its perfect space-consuming to usability ratio. Each box is just 3.8 x 2.5 inches, and every compartment can at least a few pills.

It’s made of a polypropylene and plastic blend and comes in a variety of colorful options , so it can help motivate your children to take their vitamins regularly while on the road.

A single solution suitable to fit a whole family
Not all compartments fit larger pills

FYY Daily Pill Organizer with 7 Compartments Portable Pill Case

While it might be a bit feminine in terms of design, this pillbox is still a perfect and universal option for storing pills while traveling. It comes with 7 different compartments, with each one able to fit a few pills, and it’s designed to perfectly fit into a purse, handbag, or a travel backpack.

This organizer has 1 large capacity unit for larger pills and 6 smaller compartments. Thanks to its folding design, it takes up very little space, and it’s quite easy to use and open up to access your pills. The snap and magnetic lock help you keep your pills safe and sound while traveling, as well as prevent mixing them up.

Foldable magnetic snap pillbox
Mostly designed to fit women’s purses and handbags

Travel Pill Container Box for Purse

With a design that resembles a small lunchbox, this pill containment pack will serve you well while on the road. It’s a plastic pill container with a double-lock on the lids that stay open as you unfold the pack to arrange or take your medication.

It comes with 3 large compartments and 4 smaller ones, and it has both a double lock and a waterproof design. As for its storage capacity, this pill organizer can hold up to 8 fish oil capsules and 14 smaller pills in each large compartment.

With its durable construction and customizable stickers that you can use to label your pills, this option is a perfect choice for travelers.

Double-lock system for keeping pills safe
No built-in AM/PM marks

AUVON Canvas Bag Weekly Pill Organizer

This canvas pill container has everything you need for a week-long journey if you have to take daily prescription medicine. It’s suitable for longer travels due to its large compartments for each day of the week, each one with markings and an individual snap opening.

Made of premium and durable canvas that should last for years to come, and with its double protection and camouflage design, this container is designed to withstand more than 9,000 uses and snaps, so it can be used as a long-term solution for pill storage.

With an internal waterproof cortex layer and grid bags that can hold a prescription list, it has everything you need in a complete travel set.

Complete pill set with separate containers
Specific washing instructions

PERFORMORE 2 Pack of Portable Weekly 7-Day Pill Organizers

If you’re looking for a daily pill container set, you won’t be able to pass up this portable medicine organizer. It comes in a pack of 2 weekly sets that can be customized and are already daily labeled. It also weighs in at just 3.2 ounces, so you can easily bring it along on any travel or road trip.

The simple design is complete with quick-release buttons that are easily triggered so you can quickly unlock each compartment, however, once you lock the quick-release button, it needs to be firmly pressed to release again, so you’re pills are nice and secure.

Every container has enough space to fit up to 12 standard pills or 8 large fish oil capsules, and there are 7 slots in each pack.

All of this makes it a perfect option for travel if you don’t want your pills to spill out all over your travel bag. The total of 14 compartments in 2 separate packs also makes it an outstanding family travel solution.

Set of 2 packs with quick-release compartments
Looks a bit basic

Ultimately, a good travel pill organizer can help you take your medication on time without missing a single pill. Most of the options listed here are large enough to fit multiple pills while also managing to be compact, so they don’t take up much space in your travel bag or backpack.

We hope that our top picks can serve as a good starting place to help you find the best-suited organizer for you and your family during your travels.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do pillboxes work for travel.

Travel pill organizers can help you arrange your medication properly and serve as a reminder of when you need to take your pills. With a pillbox, you can organize your medicines easily without having to worry about them getting mixed up in your travel bag or missing a prescription.

Do pill organizers come with pill labels?

You can find travel pill organizers that come with blank pill labels included in the set or AM/PM marks and pre-labeled daily prescription organizer compartments.

How many pills can fit into a pill organizer?

You can usually fit a daily dose of prescription pills or at least a few larger vitamin pills and fish oil pills in a single pill organizer compartment.

Can you mix up pills in a travel organizer?

If you’re careful, you shouldn’t have to worry about mixing up your pills in a travel organizer. You can use the different compartments in a pillbox to prevent mixing up the medicine. It’s also usually safe to store different pills together as long as you label everything properly.

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About Amar Hussain

Amar is an avid traveler and tester of products. He has spent the last 13 years traveling all 7 continents and has put the products to the test on each of them. He has contributed to publications including Forbes, the Huffington Post, and more.

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15 Best Travel Pill Organizers For Every Travelers

Published: September 5, 2020

Modified: December 27, 2023

by David Jefferson

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Light blue pill organizers with 8 compartments

A pill organizer is the most underrated travel items and yet the most useful. While it’s true you can transport them in a plastic pouch, but it’s more prone to leakage and displacement, especially when it comes to traveling. The last thing you want is to be caught at an airport for not obeying the TSA medicine rules for bringing overdosage of medicines in a big prescription bag. That’s exactly where a pill organizer comes in handy.

Not only it keeps your medicines intact, but it also comes in all sizes, styles that are travel custom-approved. So, from hassle-free and straightforward pill dispensers to programmable ones, there’s always a pillbox in the market to suit your needs.

Here’s a rundown of the 15 best pill organizers that will sit pretty in your hand luggage.

Types Of Pill Organizer

Before you get yourself a pill organizer, get to know your options. To get the right one, you have to answer a few questions. Do you take pills daily or only when needed? How many pills do you need to take in a day? Also, are you traveling for a few days or weeks? All these will play into choosing the best travel pill organizer for you.

To narrow down your choices, here are the types of pill organizers:

Pillbox: Pillboxes usually come with just one or two compartments. These are perhaps the simplest among the variety of pill containers in the market. They’re small, light, and are perfect for slipping into your bag. This type is ideal for those who only need medication occasionally or those who only take 1 kind of pill every day.
Daily organizer: If you take more than one medication per day, get a daily organizer. This type of pill container has more compartments to help you organize your medication. This is a great reminder if you haven’t taken your pills yet for the day.
Weekly organizer: Available in either one-time-a-day or multiple-time-a-day styles, weekly organizers offer convenience. This is the best type of travel pill organizer for those traveling for weeks.
Monthly organizer: Stay organized for 31 days with a monthly organizer. This is great for long-term travel. Despite the many compartments, a lot of monthly pill organizers are handy.
Automatic organizer: This type of pill organizer lets you program it to alarm. This way, you are reminded to take your pills, especially when you’re traveling. Aside from that, the organizer will automatically dispense the medicine in the tray.

Let’s start popping the lids of the best travel pill organizers for your next trip!

Daily or Weekly Pill Organizers

1. xinhome pill organizer.

XINHOME Weekly Pill Organizer in a handy leather case

2. LIZIMANDU Weekly Pill Organizer

Aluminium pills organizer with waterproof casing

3. Rainbow Weekly Pill Organizer

The Rainbow Weekly Pill Organizer by Inspiration Industry is very straightforward and simple. The compartments are detachable with easy snap-on lids. Perfect for those who take multiple pills a day, this pill container lets you organize your medication for a week.

What makes this pill organizer great is how each day is designed in vivid colors. The compartments also come with an easy scoop design for your convenience. This helps you easily remember the pills and days to take them. Despite the vivid colors, the cases are still transparent enough to see the pills inside. Housed in a lightweight and clear case, this weekly pill dispenser is perfect for traveling.

4. Pillsteer Weekly Pill Organizer

Pillsteer Pill Organizer 2 Times a Day - Weekly Medicine Organizer

This weekly pill organizer from Pillsteer is great for those who take 2 vitamins per day. Designed with 14 compartments, the organizer is large enough to hold big pills. This makes it an ideal large travel pill organizer. The rows are also detachable for ease of cleaning.

Each case is labeled with days. They’re also see-through, so you can easily see your medication. Aside from that, this pill container has secure lids that won’t open by themselves. So, if you’re looking for the best pill dispenser for your flight, consider this one from Pillsteer.

5. Lewis N Clark Organizer

Lewis N. Clark AM/PM Folding Pill Organizer + Supplement Case for OTC Medicine

Are you taking multiple pills in a day? Check this weekly pill organizer from Lewis N Clark . Not your typical pillbox, this organizer is designed with clear slide-locking pockets housed in a portable pouch. Each clear pocket is labeled to help you stay organized. You can easily slide and remove each pocket in the pill holder, while the velcro fastener keeps them secure in place. This design allows you to carry the pills you only need for the day and leave the rest in the hotel room.

This pill organizer is very lightweight and portable. It can easily fit in a backpack, laptop bag, or even a purse. There’s also a medical reference card so you can list important reminders and information. It works great for seniors with multiple medications.

6. Udoosun Pill Box

Travel in style with the Udoosun Pill Box . This pill dispenser is very trendy, compact, and portable. Coming in a single, double, or triple compartment, this pillbox is great for those with just a few medications.

The Udoosun pillbox is made from sturdy metal and comes with a secure clasp to keep your pills safe. You don’t have to worry about pills spilling inside your traveling bag. What makes this pill organizer great is the decorative design on its covers. It is recommended for those who want to keep their pill-taking discreet.

7. Stuff Seniors Need Extra Large Pill Weekly Organizer

Pill boxes with notes and personal bio for seniors

For the best-oversized travel pill dispenser, get this one from Stuff Seniors Need . This weekly pill organizer is excellent for those who need some reminding about their multiple pills. There are 7 rows with 4 big compartments labeled Morn, Noon, Eve, and Bed. There’s also a memo card where you can input important details and reminders. Wrapped in a lightweight binder, all your pills stay secure and organized. This large weekly pill organizer is designed to give seniors and even caregivers convenience and peace of mind.

Despite its big size, this pill organizer is very handy and can easily fit in your bag.

8. ZDQZC Pill Organizer

Sometimes, we just want a simple but cute pillbox. The ZDQZC Pill Organizer is small, lightweight, and portable. Designed with 4 compartments, this is perfect for short-term trips. It’s a simple pill container to store some vitamins and headache relief medicines.

Despite its small size, this pill organizer is durable, odorless, and BPA-free. If you want something straightforward to organize the few pills you have, this is a great travel pill organizer option.

9. AUVON iMedassist Portable Daily Pill Organizer

Colorful AUVON iMedassist Portable Daily Pill Organizer

Today’s pillboxes are not just travel-friendly but are irresistibly cute. AUVON iMedassist Portable Daily Pill Organizer comes with high-quality and colorful compartments encased in a sturdy transparent case. Each compartment is designed with day and night icons.

This travel pill organizer is moisture-proof, which prevents bacteria from forming inside. Also, you don’t need to worry about the labels rubbing off as the printings have passed tape tests.

Monthly Pill Organizers

10. bug hull monthly pill organizer.

Multiple pills require a bigger and reliable pill dispenser. This choice from Bug Hull is among the best monthly pill organizer options. It’s big enough to house 28 compartments for your monthly pill doses. Each compartment is big enough to store 6 large vitamins or 6 fish oils. Despite its large size, it’s lightweight and travel-friendly.

The trays are removable, so you can either bring the whole monthly pill organizer, or just a few weekly trays. The Bug Hull pill organizer is also moisture-proof and BPA-free. This lessens your worry of bringing a month’s supply of pills when traveling.

11. Promed Supplies 31-Compartment Pill

Promed Supplies 31-Compartment Pill Organizer in green

If you want to go for an organizer that can accommodate a full month’s worth of medicines, get the 31-compartment pill organizer from Promed Supplies . With a compartment for each day, it’s the best container to help you stay organized for a whole month. It’s a perfect choice for long-term travel. Promed Supplies’ lightweight pill container is designed with practicality and simplicity in mind. With 8 removable rows of 4 compartments, it can store several pills that can be easily scooped out.

Made of BPA-free plastic, this monthly pill dispense easily fits in your carry-on bag or luggage.

12. Pill Thing Monthly Organizer

Pill Thing Monthly Pill Organizer in blue

Pill Thing monthly pill organizer is another great option when bringing medications while traveling. The organizer looks like a keypad at a glance, but only because organizers come with pods. There are 31 pods on the pill organizer, each big enough to store several pills and capsules. These pods come with flip-tops and are individually removable. You can conveniently carry one or a few pods with you.

The Pill Thing monthly pill dispenser is very handy and compact, making it perfect for travel. To avoid medications spilling or falling out, make sure the pods are fully snapped in the tray. Each pod is clearly numbered for every day, which helps you keep track of the pills you’re taking.

Smart Pill Organizers

13. medwell smart pill box.

MedWell Smart Pill Box with Bluetooth feature

A pill organizer with Bluetooth? Yes, please! Take it to the next level with MedWell’s Bluetooth smart pillbox . This battery-operated pill dispenser connects to your mobile device via Bluetooth. Aside from programming a medication schedule, it also alerts you on which compartment to open. If that compartment is not opened in time, an automatic reminder sets off. If that’s not cool enough, it also tracks when medications have been taken from a phone app. This way, you avoid forgetting your medications, and you are also guaranteed to open the right compartment.

MedWell’s smart pill dispenser may come heavy with features, but it’s definitely light to carry. You can easily slip it in your hand luggage or purse. This handy and reliable pill container is a great independent living aid. It’s an excellent gift for seniors who need more reminding, especially when they’re traveling.

14. Med-E-Lert Automatic Pill Dispenser

MED-E-LERT Premium Locking Automatic Pill Dispenser

Med-E-Lert’s smart pill dispenser takes it to a whole new level with its helpful features. With 28 compartments that can house up to 18 pills, you can store as many as 504 pills in this organizer. That’s 20% more space than what you’d get from other smart pill dispensers.

Aside from that, this battery-operated pill organizer has 6 alarms and 6 dosage rings. Even when you change batteries, the device will retain your program settings. This smart pill dispenser also has a louder alarm system, which works great for those who are hard of hearing. There’s also a locking system to avoid tampering.

There’s nothing more assuring than taking the right medicine at the right time. This is especially true when you have multiple medications, are very busy, or are traveling.

15. Pillgo Smart Pillbox

The Pillgo smart pillbox wins the round in the aesthetics department. With its sleek and elegant features, it’s not hard to understand why. The round yet slim smart pill dispenser is stylish and lightweight. In fact, you can easily slip this in your pocket! As with any smart pill dispenser, this device from Pillgo has an alarm reminder. You can link it to your mobile to set the program settings. Doing so allows the device to make a sound alert when it’s time to take your pills. It also alerts the correct compartment to turn during the right time.

This smart pill dispenser also features a sensor system that tells if the correct pill is taken. It also has an analysis with biometrics where the device can visualize the body’s reactions depending on different dosages and different medications.

Tips When Choosing A Pill Organizer

Photo by SatyaPrem from Pixabay

The best start when choosing a pill organizer is to determine your needs. The following are questions you need to ask yourself to help narrow down your choices:

How often do you need to take your pills? Is it daily or weekly? How many pills do you take per day?
How many pills do you need to take a per dose? Is the quantity of the medications you take the same each time or do they vary per dose? This should determine if you need bigger compartments.
Do you need an alarm to remind you to take your pill? If yes, do you prefer a note or an automatic notification on your phone?
Do you need a pill dispenser with a lock?
Are you a frequent traveler? If so, get a pill organizer that’s more travel-friendly. You might consider a waterproof type if needed.
Do you want a simple pill container or a stylish one?

A Box For Every Pill

Taking the right medicine at the right time is very important, even when traveling. And with the many things we have to remember each day, it’s understandable why taking pills is often forgotten. Good thing there’s a wide selection of pill organizers that make remembering easier. Whether you want the basic kind or the smart pill dispenser, there’s one to perfectly store your pills. Aside from that, most of the pill container options today are very travel-friendly. So, grab yours now and give your pills the home they deserve.

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7 travel pill cases to keep your meds organized

Travel pill cases with individual compartments for each day of the week can help you track whether or not you’ve taken your medication.

Whether you are going on a trip or just need a way to keep your medications straight, a travel pill case can help. “They keep you organized so you can more easily remember to take your medications as prescribed each day,” says Dr. Karla Robinson , a board-certified family physician and medical editor at GoodRx. “They can also help you keep track of medication you’ve already taken for the day, to prevent taking extra doses by mistake.”

Travel pill cases or organizers can especially be helpful on a trip because they are easier to pack than multiple pill bottles, says Robinson. Don’t take prescription medication? They can also be used for supplements and vitamins.

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How we picked the best travel pill cases.

The right travel pill case for you will have to do with your specific needs. However, the experts we spoke with did say there are some universal things that everyone should look for. Those characteristics include:

Delineated compartments: Most travel pill cases come with different areas to hold at least a week’s worth of medication and our experts recommend paying close attention to the way those compartments are situated. Look for clearly delineated compartments for each day if you take medication once a day or enough compartments for multiple times of day (morning, noon, evening, bedtime) if you take things at different times over 24 hours, says Alice Benjamin, a nurse practitioner and founder of the lifestyle website Ask Nurse Alice .
Closing mechanism: If you plan on traveling with your pill case, chances are it may get jostled around your suitcase. “Ensure your pill case has a secure closure mechanism to prevent accidental spills or openings, which could lead to medication mix-ups,” says Benjamin. “And if you have small children or pets at home, a pill case with a child-resistant or secure locking mechanism is important for safety.”
Clear labeling: “For people with visual impairments, larger markings, clear labeling or high-contrast design can be very helpful,” says Benjamin. “Some pill cases even have braille or raised text for tactile identification.” Even if you don’t have visual impairments, clear labeling can make it quick and easy to grab the medication you need and go.

The best travel pill cases of 2024

We consulted with medical professionals about what to look for when shopping for a travel pill case. Then, using their guidance, we rounded up highly rated options from top retailers.

Auvon Weekly Pill Organizer

This case stores up to seven days’ worth of medication and each compartment has a different colored lid and is labeled with the day of the week. Each compartment can hold up to 12 large vitamins and the lids stay firmly shut until you push the button to open them, according to the brand. Because this case has one large compartment for each day, it’s best for people who take all their pills at the same time of day. This option has a 4.8-star average from over 47,800 reviews on Amazon.

Zannaki Metal Travel Pill Organizer

This aluminum pill organizer is made up of seven compartments that screw together to form a larger vessel that’s shaped like, well, a big pill. Each compartment is labeled with the day of the week and can hold up to eight fish oil pills or 16 large vitamins, according to the brand. When closed, the compartments are airtight and keep out moisture, according to Zannaki. This pill organizer has a 4.5-star average from over 1,350 reviews on Amazon and comes in six colors — including matte pink , ice blue and midnight black .

Zoksi Weekly Pill Organizer

If you need to take medication or supplements in the morning and then again at night, this pill organizer may be a good option for you. Inside a larger box that locks shut with a plastic clasp sits seven smaller containers that each have two compartments. Each container comes in a different rainbow hue and is labeled with a day of the week on the side. When pulled out and laid flat, each container is split down the middle and can be opened on either side.You can take the larger container if you will be away for a week or can just select a few of the smaller containers if you are taking a shorter trip. This pill organizer has a 4.8-star average from over 8,600 reviews on Amazon.

Koviuu Weekly Pill Organizer

My husband recently bought this to keep his daily vitamins and supplements in and I love how chic it looks sitting on our bathroom counter. Made from BPA-free plastic, there are seven individual canisters (each labeled with a day of the week) that slot into a larger container to keep them all together and secure. Each canister is shaped like a skinny tube and can be opened from either end. Inside, there is a divider. So, you can put your morning medication in the top and your evening medications in the bottom. The larger container everything fits in has a rotating handle. When closed, it keeps the canisters locked in place and when opened, it props up the container at an angle so you can easily see your canisters.

Ezy Dose Push Button Pill Case

Made for people who take medications twice a day, this pill case has two removable trays. Each one has seven compartments labeled with the day of the week and one tray has moons on each compartment to denote the medication you take at night, while the other has suns for the medication you take in the morning. Each compartment has a push button that opens it and can fit up to 60 Aspirin, according to the brand. This pill case has a 4.6-star average from over 89,000 reviews on Amazon.

Mossime 2-Pack Weekly Large Pill Organizer

If you need to be able to travel with two weeks’ worth of medications or want to buy a one-week organizer for both you and your significant other, this two-pack is for you. For under $10, you get two separate pill cases that have seven separate compartments, each marked with a day of the week. Each container is a different color, making it easy to differentiate them. The compartments can each hold up to eight large supplements and the lids snap closed, according to the brand. This two-pack has a 4.6-star average from 2,900 reviews on Amazon.

Med-E-Lert Premium Locking Automatic Pill Dispenser

Benjamin recommends a locking pill case for anyone with children and says choosing one with an alarm can be helpful for those who tend to forget to take their medication. This pill case delivers on both fronts. This pill organizer has 28 compartments, which equates to four weeks worth of once-a-day doses or two weeks worth of twice-a-day doses. You can program up to six alarms and set it so that when the alarm goes off, only the medication you are supposed to take at that time is accessible. In between uses, you can lock the case with a key. This case has a 4.3-star average from over 3,200 reviews on Amazon.

Questions to ask yourself when shopping for a travel pill case

Shopping for a travel pill case is highly personal, as everyone has different needs when it comes to medications and supplements. To ensure you select a travel pill case best suited for you, experts recommend asking yourself these questions.

What are your storage needs?

If you take only a few pills a day, you may be fine with a smaller case. If you take more medication or need to take things at different times of the day, a larger option with more compartments will serve you better. “That said, if you are traveling, I always recommend packing more than you will technically need,” says Robinson. “That way you are covered if something happens.” With this in mind, selecting something that will fit a bit more than you think you’ll need is wise.

How will you be using your pill case?

Will you only be using your pill case when you travel? Or do you want something to put on your counter at home so your pills are organized and easy to remember? This may influence your choice. If you are just throwing it in a suitcase, you may not need to worry about aesthetics as much. But if it will be sitting out on your counter, consider something that you won’t mind looking at every day.

Are your medications light-sensitive?

The potency of some medications can be impacted if they are exposed to moisture and light, says Benjamin. Since bathrooms can get humid thanks to hot showers, you want a pill case that closes tightly so your medications aren’t exposed to that humid air. If you are taking a medication that shouldn’t be exposed to light, you’ll want to look for an opaque or darkly tinted pill case. In terms of maintaining the integrity of your medications, washing your pill case with soap and water regularly is also important — it ensures you aren’t transferring bacteria or residue to new medication you add in there, says Robinson.

Meet our experts

At Select, we work with experts who have specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and/or experience. We also take steps to ensure all expert advice and recommendations are made independently and without undisclosed financial conflicts of interest.

Dr. Karla Robinson i s a board-certified family physician and medical editor at GoodRx.
Alice Benjamin is a nurse practitioner and founder of the lifestyle website Ask Nurse Alice .

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Bethany Heitman is a contributor at NBC Select and a journalist who regularly covers topics like beauty, home and lifestyle. For this story, she spoke to two medical professionals about what to consider when shopping for a travel pill case.

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The 12 Best Nice-Looking Pill Cases

Including a “sleek” pill case, compact jars, and other stylish options..

The average person in the United States takes at least one pill every day — be it a prescription medication , a supplement , or a vitamin . But finding a pill case that’s not just a piece of plastic labeled with the days of the week — let alone one that looks nice enough to leave out on your counter — is a challenge. And the best pill case for you isn’t just a matter of aesthetics: It can help you stay on track with critical medications, keep your pills from getting crushed, and even remove some of the stigma that you may feel. I spoke with a panel of design-minded pill takers, polled a group chat and members of our Strategist Hive Mind group on Facebook, and dug into our archive to find the best, actually nice-looking pill cases out there, whether you’re taking a single vitamin or several different medications every day.

What we’re looking for

Number of compartments.

If you’re storing Advil for the occasional headache, you probably don’t need a case with seven separate compartments. But if you have a variety of medications you take day and night, more compartments will help. What you pick is dependent on how many pills you take and how often you take them. We included pill organizers ranging from single compartment cases to organizers with slots for every day of the week.

Most conventional pill cases have labeled slots for each day of the week, which can make them feel pharmaceutical. But that design can serve as a useful reminder of whether or not you’ve taken what you need on any given day. There are others that come with customizable labels, too, in case you’d rather sort your pills by type instead of day.

Traditional pill organizers have individual lids that pop on and off. While there are plenty of those in our roundup, there are others that have twist-off or sliding lids. Again, this comes down to preference and what’s most easily accessible for you.

Some of the pill organizers come with added features such as mirrors, a protective outer case, and more. If there are any features that are actually useful, we’ll highlight them.

Best pill organizer overall

Number of compartments: Seven | Labels: Monday through Sunday | Access: Seven lids | Extras: Mirror

About half of the people we spoke to recommended this Port and Polish pillbox-compact as a “sleek” alternative to what you’d normally find at the drugstore. I tested a light-pink one and found that the satin-smooth case was as just cute as everyone said. It’s compact enough to throw in a bag without adding much bulk, and the mirror came in handy more than I thought it would for makeup touch-ups while out and about. Brittany Allyn, the blogger behind Thirty Waves who documents her travels on TikTok , appreciates this mirror when traveling “for last-minute-plucking necessities or to do the back of my hair.” Capacity-wise, each of the seven compartments provides enough room for approximately ten small capsules or four large supplements. Another fan, Strategist’s deals editor Sam Daly, says that after two years of owning hers and taking it on “many trips — whether it’s a cross-country flight home or a birthday-weekend road trip — it’s stood up well.”

Best pill organizer that’s less expensive

Number of compartments: Seven | Labels: None | Access: Seven lids | Extras: Magnetic closure

Here’s a pill organizer with the same amount of compartments as above but at less than a fifth of the price. Strategist contributor Alyse Whitney wrote about what she now calls her “Mary Poppins Medicine Cabinet, because it is small — a little larger than a deck of cards — but mighty, housing an array of neatly organized over-the-counter drugs including ibuprofen, Imodium, Lactaid, various allergy meds, Midol, and a few vitamins and supplements.” Its compartments come in three sizes: one larger section (3 by 2 inches), two medium (1.5 by 2 inches), and four small (1 by 2 inches) to fit different quantities and sizes of pills. And not only is it convenient enough for carrying around a mini pharmacy, it’s “so incognito that I have never been stopped at a concert, airport, or anywhere else where someone rustles through your bag,” she writes. While Whitney uses it for bringing medicine with her on the go, it could easily work as an organizer for daily pills and supplements. It comes in the baby pink (which Whitney owns), as well as baby blue, mint green, and white.

Best labeled seven-day pill organizer

Number of compartments: Seven | Labels: Monday through Sunday | Access: Sliding mechanism

Former Strategist audience-engagement associate Hannah Starke wanted a seven-day pill case “that I could throw in my purse or leave out on the desk without feeling like a grandma,” and she searched far and wide before finding this one, which comes recommended by a Strategist Hive Mind Facebook member. Starke likes that this rose-toned case “doesn’t look out of place next to a candle on my desk or a tube of lip gloss in my purse” but is still functional: “I used to carry tons of OTC pills on me at all times, and I think 75 percent of them ended up crushed at the bottom of my purse.” By contrast, this case is “secure” and has an easy-to-use slide-out function that allows her to “put a week’s worth of pills in and forget about it.”

Best less-expensive labeled seven-day pill organizer

Number of compartments: Seven | Labels: Monday through Sunday | Access: Twist-off | Extras: Outer hard case

Elizabeth Tikoyan , CEO and founder of chronic-illness support group and community Healp , found this pill organizer on TikTok, where people praised how heavy duty and “beautifully designed” it was. Convinced, she ordered one for herself, and it’s now become her everyday and travel organizer. It’s “both functional and heavy duty,” she says. “Surprisingly, you can just throw it into a bag and not worry about it popping open. Once it’s locked in, your pills aren’t going anywhere.” Along with having seven twistable compartments, the case nests in a larger hard case. Tikoyan’s able to fit a week’s worth of pills — about 10 per day — in her case, but she notes it’s still compact enough to throw in her purse. Since purchasing the organizer about six months ago, she’s had other friends ask her about it and even some who’ve replaced their “medical-looking ones” with this.

Best compact pill organizer

Number of compartments: Three | Labels: None | Access: Twist-off | Extras: Keychain

We once called this three-compartment case “the 007 of pill boxes,” because it’s waterproof and made of durable aluminum and connects to a carabiner. It’s a bit more utilitarian than others on this list, but former Strategist senior writer Karen Iorio Adelson says it’s still “a lot more stylish than one of those bulky plastic pill containers.” With three compartments, it’s great for someone who takes different types of pills on a less consistent basis (allergy medicine or migraine medicine, for example) and doesn’t want to tote around one of the larger multi-compartment cases. Or you could get a two-pack to organize your pills for (almost) a week.

Best two-a-day pill organizer

Number of compartments: 14 | Labels: Monday through Sunday | Access: Seven lids | Extras: Outer hard case

Chronic-disease advocate Katie Marie recently replaced her old two-a-day pill organizer with this “cuter” muted pink-and-beige set for morning and night medications. She prefers the look of her new organizer, and one major difference is that it doesn’t leave a plastic-y taste on her pills like her previous one. She attributes this to the material this one is made of: It’s also plastic, but she says it’s higher quality and more substantial. Plus the case’s lids are much easier to snap on and off, making refills less annoying. She often “recommends it to friends who’ve spent dumb amounts of money on pill cases,” she says, adding that this one is well-under $10.

Best pill organizer for travel

Chronically Chic Jetsetter Travel Pill Case

Number of compartments: 28 | Labels: Morning, Noon, Evening, Night | Access: 28 lids | Extras: Outer soft case

Out of the many organizers chronic-illness coach , blogger , and podcaster Nat Kelley has tried, Chronically Chic’s Weekender pill case is her favorite for travel. She can fit over 28 pills in it, and she especially appreciates the four compartments (morning, afternoon, evening, and night) for each day. “It’s perfect for a chronically ill gal,” she says. The four daily cases fit snugly inside of a larger soft case that zips up for extra security. This case is on the larger side, but the site also has more compact four-day options , if you’re looking for something more compact.

Best smart pill organizer

Number of compartments: Seven | Labels: None | Access: Sliding top | Extras: Connects to app

Another winner from my group chat: Two friends flagged how cool the EllieGrid looks (though they don’t own it themselves), and one said she bought her aunt Toni this after she was rediagnosed with cancer. Toni likes that it links to her phone and notifies her if she has missed a pill or dosage. There’s a bit of a learning curve, according to Toni, but she said it’s “incredibly worth it once it’s up and running” because it removed a lot of uncertainty from her day. With it, she can check her phone instead of counting pills and doing the math herself. It is much more expensive than the other cases listed, but it’s the only one that connects to an app. And it’s worth noting it’s a bit larger. It has seven compartments — four smaller ones that can each fit an entire bottle of small pills and three larger compartments that can each fit seven large pills.

Best single-compartment pill case

Number of compartments: One | Labels: Customizable | Access: Twist-off | Extras: Magnetic

On the other side of the pillbox spectrum are single-compartment cases, which are best for people who just need to store one kind of pill or vitamin. One of the most stylish among these is Cadence, a brand that makes multiuse magnetic capsules from ocean-bound plastic in seven shades to hold your pills (or Glossier moisturizer or small Mejuri hoops). Two of the people whom we spoke to said that the capsules work well as pill cases, including beauty-and-wellness content creator Iman Ogundeko , who says she can fit a month’s worth of small vitamin-D pills in one capsule and a week’s worth of larger pills. “I love that you can customize each capsule in different colors and put emoji or words on the case in order to signify what you’re storing,” she says. The feature that influencer Grace Martinez appreciates the most about the capsules are their “easy to handle” hexagonal shape and magnetization, which makes them easier to find at the bottom of a bag, since they stick together.

Best less expensive single-compartment pill case

BARIHO Store 6 Pack Travel Containers for Toiletries

Number of compartments: One | Labels: None | Access: Twist-off

When Strategist associate editor Jenna Milliner-Waddell spoke to Gina Anderson, senior manager of communications for the Leading Hotels of the World, for a story on the best toiletry bottles , Anderson brought up a hodgepodge of items she travels with. Included was a Sephora travel set with a 20-milliliter silicone jar she uses “for small amounts of pills — throw in a few Advil instead of taking a whole bottle.” Because that set is currently out of stock, we found a pack of three 20-milliliter silicone and three 10-milliliter plastic jars that are very similar. An added benefit is that with the silicone jars, your pills won’t rattle or wear down as much — a conundrum that one reader asked us about before.

Most delightful pill case

In addition to snail mucin products and colorful sheet masks , Tony Moly, one of our favorite Korean beauty brands , makes fruit-shaped hand creams that you can “repurpose for small sundries” after use, says former New York literary critic Molly Young. While not something you can immediately use as a pill case, we thought it was a delightful and discreet option for stashing pills in. When in the office, Young kept the peach on her desk for Advil, adding that “it’s never not fun to offer someone an Advil out of a lustrous synthetic peach.”

Best at-home pill organizer

Number of compartments: Four | Labels: None | Access: Two lids | Extras: Stackable

Strategist writer Ambar Pardilla was gifted Open Spaces’ Storage Gems and now uses them “almost exclusively” for her accumulated collection of Excedrin. Pardilla suffers from migraines and would “stash the capsules around because when one hits, I don’t like to fumble for the bottle.” Instead, she has her Excedrin in the bottom half of her acrylic trays for easy access. “It just makes something really dull — grabbing a pill — feel not as dull,” she says “The effect is very Jonathan Adler–esque.”

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Our experts

• Karen Iorio Adelson, former Strategist senior writer • Brittany Allyn, content creator and blogger • Gina Anderson, senior manager of communications for the Leading Hotels of the World • Sam Daly, Strategist deals editor • Marie Diaz, MPH student • Grace Martinez, influencer • Iman Ogundeko, wellness content creator • Ambar Pardilla, Strategist writer • Remy Park, content creator • Hannah Starke, former Strategist audience engagement associate • The Strategist Hive Mind Facebook Group • Alyse Whitney, Strategist contributor • Molly Young, former New York literary critic • Nat Kelley, chronic illness coach , blogger , and podcaster • Elizabeth Tikoyan , CEO and founder of chronic illness support group and community Healp • Katie Marie , chronic disease advocate

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The Best Pill Boxes

Our three picks for best pill box, displayed next to a bunch of scattered pills and pill bottles, in front of a blue background.

By Adrienne Day

Pill boxes are the unsung heroes of medical care. Whereas for some people they function as time-savers or take-your-pill reminders, for others they are an essential part of a health-care routine.

After evaluating 14 pill boxes, interviewing experts, and testing boxes with a variety of people, we don’t think one pill box is right for everyone. But we can recommend a few that will fit most people’s needs.

Everything we recommend

Auvon iMedassist Moisture-Proof Weekly Pill Organizer

The most versatile pill box.

Good for both weekly and daily pill organization, this case is more durable and closes more securely than most organizers we tried. It’s huge, though—there’s no hiding this pill box.

Buying Options

Auvon Weekly Pill Organizer with Spring Open Design

A pill box designed for arthritic hands and fingers.

Larger compartments and a push-button design make this pill box easier to open and close than other models. But it has only one compartment per day, and it feels a bit lightweight and flimsy.

Mimi Medcessories Pretty Pillbox

A sleeker pill box.

Attractive and shiny, this model is the only pill organizer we like that doesn’t scream “I’m a pill box!” But we found it easier to accidentally spill pills with this case.

How we picked and tested

We looked for pill boxes that work for home use and for travel.

We preferred durability, ease of opening, and compartments that fit lots of pills.

We tested the pill boxes with five people who regularly take pills, and we got feedback from people at a senior center.

We sought a good-looking, well-organized pill box, as it can make the daily process of taking pills less onerous.

The most customizable option we tested, the Auvon iMedassist Moisture-Proof Weekly Pill Organizer comes with a case that holds seven smaller, color-coded containers for every day of the week, each with four pill compartments. The daily containers pop out, so you can bring just one day’s supply with you, no need to cart the whole thing around.

In contrast to some models we tested, this case has a latch that snaps shut, making accidental spills unlikely, even if you drop it. The Auvon iMedassist organizer was also one of the better-quality cases we tried, with a moisture-resistant gasket that makes a tight seal around the exterior of the box and better rub-resistant markings than we’ve seen on other models.

Other manufacturers make similar pill organizers, but the Auvon iMedassist had higher buyer ratings and the most reviews on Amazon at the time of our testing.

The Auvon Weekly Pill Organizer with Spring Open Design is a good choice for people who want a pill box that opens with the push of a button as opposed to their needing to pry open a latch.

This brightly colored model has roomy slots for every day of the week, and the marks on each compartment are rub resistant.

It has just one (fairly large) compartment per day, however, so it might not work for someone on a complicated pill-taking schedule. And we found its build quality to be a little flimsy.

The Mimi Medcessories Pretty Pillbox is definitely the sexiest pill box we tested (if a pill box can be considered sexy). Whereas most pill boxes look like they belong in a hospital, the Pretty Pillbox, with its sleek and compact silhouette, looks a bit like an oversized tube of lipstick. As a result, it’s not only discreet but also a great on-the-go option.

Unlike other cases, the Pretty Pillbox has an additional compartment for pills taken on an as-needed basis.

Some testers found the sliding mechanism a little finicky to use, however, and it’s easier to accidentally spill pills out of this case than with our other picks.

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As an occasional caregiver for family members, I’ve doled out plenty of medications and relied on pill boxes to track what I’m doing. For this guide, I spoke with experts on caregiving, consulted with community centers for older adults, and pored over hundreds of online pill box reviews, as well as academic research on pill boxes and medication management.

Beyond offering convenience and keeping pills organized, a pill box can help anyone who takes medications, in a few crucial ways:

Remembering medication: A good pill box can literally be life-saving. Not taking medications as they’re prescribed causes around 125,000 deaths a year in the US alone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Staying independent for longer: Pill boxes can forestall the need for more intensive care such as an adult-care facility, said Amy Goyer, AARP’s family and caregiving expert. “A pill box can be really key in helping someone be independent for as long as possible,” she said.

When you’re choosing a pill box for yourself or a loved one, think through the following questions to help you select the right model:

Do you need flexibility?

Your needs will most likely change over time, so if you want to purchase only one pill box, it may be prudent to buy a model that’s larger than you think you need.

Who will use the organizer?

If someone doles out your medication, it might be a good idea to involve them in the decision of which pill box to get.

Do kids live in the home?

Although most pharmacy pill bottles are child resistant, most pill boxes aren’t. If you are concerned about kids or anyone else getting into a pill box, invest in a model that either locks or allows you to monitor its contents (the only monitoring model we tried was the Med-E-Lert , which, unfortunately, we didn’t like).

Do you need automated reminders?

In theory, a smart pill dispenser connected to your phone via an app can remind you or a loved one to take medication on schedule and monitor adherence. Unfortunately, the smart models we tried don’t live up to the hype . If you need a reminder to take pills, we suggest setting up a scheduled reminder on a phone or a smart speaker for use in combination with a regular pill box.

Our three picks for best pill box, displayed in front of a blue background.

You can find hundreds of pill boxes out there, and new ones are surfacing all the time. To narrow the field, we started with advice from AARP’s Amy Goyer: “Can you get it open easily? Will it stay shut? Are you gonna spill your pills when you pick it up? These may seem like little things, but in the middle of a caregiving day, it can really throw things off.”

In looking for pill boxes to test, we wanted to find models that met the following criteria:

Big enough for lots of pills: We looked for boxes that had compartments roomy enough to hold large pills—or a good quantity of medication and vitamins—and would be appropriate to set on a counter.
Good for travel: We also considered smaller cases suitable for fitting inside a bag.
Priced right: A good pill box shouldn’t cost more than $25, and many decent ones are less than $10.
Easy to open: A pill box is helpful only if the person can open it. For anyone who has limited wrist or finger strength, a model with spring-open compartments is a better choice. But even models without springs should open relatively easily.
Well made: The hinges shouldn’t break, the markings shouldn’t rub or wash off, and the day-of-the-week labels should be clear.
Stays closed during transit: Digging around a bag for spilled pills is no one’s idea of fun, so we looked for pill boxes that stayed shut even when jostled around.
Made with removable compartments: Although removable compartments are not essential for a box you’ll use mostly at home, if you travel a lot or need to access your pills during the day, the option to carry a smaller container can be key.
Designed attractively: A good-looking and well-organized pill box can do a lot to make the daily process of taking pills less onerous.

Though pill box choice is highly subjective, when we were deciding on which models to test, we noticed that a few elicited rave reviews on Amazon, Facebook groups, and Reddit.

We tested 14 pill boxes, including two smart pill dispensers and an automatic model. I put most of them through an array of stress tests, bending back the hinges to see if they flexed without snapping and dropping them from counter height to see if they would break or pop open.

I also noted how easy each box was to open, taking into consideration the needs of folks who may have limited strength or dexterity in their hands. I scraped the markings on each box to see if they would come off. I tested whether each box was readily portable and if it accidentally opened while in transit. And I used the top four contenders for a week each during my own pill routine.

I tested pill boxes with members of the Park Slope Center for Successful Aging in Brooklyn, New York. I also asked my mom’s caregiver and my dad to test some of the pill boxes.

Finally, three Wirecutter staffers who take daily pills and have a diversity of pill box needs—including taking a lot of pills, taking pills at specific times throughout the day, needing something portable, and needing to be reminded to take pills—tested our top picks.

Wirecutter’s smart-home expert, senior staff writer Rachel Cericola, tested the smart and automatic pill dispensers. She evaluated the setup process, gauged the quality of the accompanying apps, and used each dispenser during her own routine.

Our pick for best pill box with the most storage space that is easy to transport, the Auvon iMedassist Moisture-Proof Weekly Pill Organizer. It has a clear plastic casing around individual rainbow-colored boxes for each day of the week.

Who it’s for: People who want a pill box that can hold a week’s worth of pills yet is flexible enough for daily transport.

Why it’s great

It’s large enough to fit all your pills for the week. The Auvon iMedassist Moisture-Proof Weekly Pill Organizer consists of a section for each day of the week that can hold four daily doses. Some people we spoke with liked this design because they could use it for two weeks (by using half the compartments) or even a month (by using only one compartment per day). Other organizers we tried that had fewer daily compartments were too small to hold a week’s worth of pills, especially for people who take a lot of medications. The individual compartments in the Auvon iMedassist model are also big enough to hold larger pills and supplements.

It’s easy to travel with. The smaller daily cases are removable, so if you’re going somewhere for a day, you can just take that day’s pills rather than taking the whole case. And if you’re traveling with the larger case, its sturdy latch makes spills unlikely. Most of the other organizers we tried aren’t quite as flexible. One of our panelists said, “I balked at how unwieldy the Auvon seemed at first since the full case is enormous, but removing an individual day each morning makes it much less obtrusive.”

It’s well made. Some pill boxes we tested had markings that rubbed off right away, but the Auvon iMedassist organizer’s markings are embedded in the plastic and withstood our efforts to scratch or remove them. Five separate hinges hold together the case, which seems designed to withstand many hours of opening and closing.

The Auvon iMedassist Moisture-Proof Weekly Pill Organizer, shown with all the colorful day-boxes neatly organized into its clear, plastic case.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

You won’t fool anyone into thinking this is anything but a pill box. It may be “too much” pill box for some people. This was pretty much the only thing our testers took issue with.
One tester thought the markings were confusing, as this organizer indicates the time of day with a rising sun, a full sun, a moon, and a star. If you prefer word labels, you might consider the Sukuos Weekly Pill Organizer 7 Day (4 Times a Day) Case , an extremely similar model that simply states “Morn,” “Noon,” “Eve,” and “Bed” on its compartments.

Our pick for best pill box for people with limited hand dexterity, the Auvon Weekly Pill Organizer with Spring Open Design.

Who it’s for: People with limited hand dexterity or strength who might have a hard time with a traditional pill box latch.

It’s easy to open. If dealing with a traditional clasp is an issue for you, the Auvon Weekly Pill Organizer with Spring Open Design might be the right choice. It’s designed to pop open when you push down on a lever. (We were even able to open the compartments using only our elbows.) One tester said the spring-open design made this box “a pleasure” to use.

It has spacious compartments. Its individual compartments were among the biggest in our tests and are roomy enough for large pills and supplements.

It has clear labels. The letters denoting the day of the week are large and did not rub off when we scraped them.

This Auvon organizer has only one compartment per day, so if you need to take pills more than once a day, at a specific time, this model might not be for you. If you want a similar design with two compartments, we recommend the Ezy Dose AM/PM Weekly Pill Organizer , though the markings on that model started coming off within a day of use in our tests.
It’s quite lightweight, and it had a tendency to slide along the counter when we tried to open it with one hand, so you may have to hold it down with one hand while depressing the lever with the other.
Some testers noted that the hinges felt flimsier than those on our other picks.

Our pick for best pill box that has the most elegant design, the Mimi Medcessories Pretty Pillbox, in rose, in front of a blue background.

Who it’s for: Anyone who wants a nicer-looking (and still functional) pill box and doesn’t mind paying a little more for it.

It’s good-looking, and it comes in multiple colors. Most pill organizers look like they belong in a hospital—and with them, there’s no hiding the fact that you’re using a pill box. In contrast, the Mimi Medcessories Pretty Pillbox could pass as a cosmetic case. The plastic body is coated with a soft metallic material that gives it an elegant glow. It comes in three colors: rose, champagne, and “steele.”

It has daily compartments, plus an extra. In addition to the usual one compartment per day, this model includes a small compartment for pills taken on an as-needed basis, unlike our other picks. It also slides open easily in either direction, revealing compartments for Saturday and Sunday on one side and Monday through Friday on the other.

It’s portable. Though this pill box is large enough to hold a week’s worth of pills, it’s still small enough to slide into a bag or purse.

The Mimi Medcessories Pretty Pillbox, shown with the inner compartments box pulled out of and leaning against the outer casing that it fits into.

Although everyone who saw this pill box loved the idea, some testers were put off by its plastic sliding mechanism, which felt like it could easily break. Another tester found the mechanism to be sticky in the beginning, though its movement became smoother after a few uses.
It’s far too easy to open this box upside down and accidentally dump all your pills out on the floor (confirmed one late night by yours truly), as the top side looks identical to the bottom, save a small logo.
The compartments are narrower than those of our other picks, so if you have thicker fingers, plucking the pills out may be more difficult. This pill box also may not work for someone who has to take more than a few pills a day.
Some online reviewers don’t like that the Saturday and Sunday compartment labels are switched (an intentional design choice so that they appear in the correct order if you slide open the pill box to the right), but this didn’t bother us.

If you’re looking for an easy-to-open pill box with two compartments per day: We really liked how simple the Ezy Dose AM/PM Weekly Pill Organizer was to open. It has two compartments per day that spring open in a similar fashion to those of the Auvon Weekly Pill Organizer with Spring Open Design , and it also has little grippy feet that prevent it from sliding along the counter as you put pressure on the latch—a downside of the Auvon version. But its day-of-the-week markings started to rub off almost immediately in our tests.

If you want a prettier pill box: With more than 10,500 followers on Instagram and raves on Reddit, Port and Polish definitely has a fanbase. The pill box is cute and discreet and comes in an array of colors. But we thought the day-of-the-week tabs were a bit flimsy, and we didn’t understand why a pill box needed a mirror.

If you need a pill box with Braille labels: Curiously, the only pill box we encountered with Braille was this Ezy Dose Weekly Pill Organizer —and with a price around $4.50, it was one of the cheapest models we saw at the time of our research. It comes in a variety of colors, and it seems fine as a basic option with only one compartment per day.

If you want a pill box with four compartments per day but find the labels on our top pick somewhat cryptic: The Sukuos Weekly Pill Organizer 7 Day (4 Times a Day) Case is similar to the Auvon iMedassist Moisture-Proof Weekly Pill Organizer in every way but uses “Morn,” “Noon,” “Eve,” and “Bed” for the time of day as opposed to symbols.

Classic pill boxes

Although the Holii Daily Pill Organizer and the Kemaier Daily Pill Organizer are good-looking, neither is organized by the day of the week or labeled on its compartments, and the Kemaier box is often out of stock.

The Se7en-Day Weekly Pill Organizer is much like our top pick, the Auvon iMedassist organizer, but the case is a bit flimsier, and it has only three compartments per day (which could be a selling point for some people).

The Sukuos Weekly Pill Organizer 7 Day (2 Times a Day) has round containers that hold the morning and evening pills for each day, and we like that those containers are removable. But we found the cartridge shape bulky and the latch for the case quite flimsy.

Smart and automatic pill dispensers

The Ellie Smart Pill Box was the best smart pill dispenser we tested, and it has the potential to be a time-saver for people with complex pill-taking regimens. However, for most people, we don’t think this model is helpful enough to warrant its high price. The box doesn’t track how many pills you take from the pill reservoir, or even if you’ve removed a pill at all—only that you’ve opened the box. On top of that, in our tests the spring-loaded latch had a tendency to pop open a bit too abruptly and eject all of its contents. We also had a difficult time connecting a smartphone to the device, though customer service was quick to help us. Some useful-sounding features, such as the box’s ability to notify a caregiver that you’ve taken your pills, are available only for an additional weekly fee.

The battery-operated Med-E-Lert Automatic Pill Dispenser is quite large, and in our tests it was confusing to set up. The individual compartments are too small to fit larger vitamins or supplements, and it doesn’t offer a remote way of shutting it off, so if you are out of the house, the alarm will sound until you attend to it (though you can program it to flash a light instead of making a sound). That said, one caregiver we spoke with noted that this model was great for her particular situation, and some online reviews say that it works well for people living with dementia. It’s the only dispenser we tested that has a lock and key, which you must use to fully open it.

The Loba Smart Supplement Organizer is a smart pill dispenser that’s geared toward the “wellness market” rather than older adults or others who take medications, and it lacks certain features that are crucial for many people, such as an audible alarm and customization of the schedule for different days of the week. It does have small removable compartments, though, as well as customizable LED colors that make the box glow in any hue you choose.

The Hero is a subscription-based smart pill dispenser that has some rave reviews online for its ability to integrate remote care into the pill-dispensing process, but we decided against testing it because of its very high price tag, which includes a one-time initiation fee of about $100, a monthly fee ranging from $30 to $45 depending on the plan you choose, and a one-year minimum commitment.

This article was edited by Claire Perlman and Christine Cyr Clisset.

Amy Goyer, national family and caregiving expert, AARP , phone interview , April 27, 2023

Laura Thielen, data manager, Park Slope Center for Successful Aging, Brooklyn, New York , in-person interview , February 23, 2023

Aisha Biggs, caregiver , in-person interview, January 2023

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The 7 Best Expert-Approved and Effective Pill Organizers

These pill organizers will help you stay on top of your medication management.

Verywell Health / Lecia Landis

It may seem like a simple daily task, but remembering to take your medications every day can be tricky and overwhelming. Relying on pill organizers is an effective way to manage your medication intake and make sure you're right on schedule , especially for those with conditions like Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

We researched dozens of pill organizers and evaluated them for ease of use, capacity, design, and value to find the best pill organizers on the market. An emergency physician from our Medical Expert Board also reviewed the contents of this article for medical accuracy surrounding pill organizers and the best way to evaluate them.

How We Selected the Best Pill Organizers

What to Look For

Why Trust Verywell Health

Best overall, se7en-day weekly pill organizer.

Amazon

Compact size

3 separate compartments for each day

Moisture resistant

Difficult for some users to open

Number of Compartments: 21 | Removable Compartments: Yes | Material: Plastic

Why We Recommend It

Reminiscent of the fraction cubes you might have used as a child, this BPA-free plastic pill organizer is perfect for building up your medicine intake for the week and then breaking it down as you go along. Alaina Ross , RN, from Sacramento, CA, loves simplistic seven-day pill organizers like this one. Each pill case is compact and removable for easy, on-the-go use . Within them are three separate compartments to further organize pills based on what time they should be taken: morning, noon, or night.

What’s especially nice about this organizer is that it protects against moisture , and the sealed buckle secures all the pills in place, so there’s no need to worry about spillage or children’s occasionally sneaky hands.

Keep in Mind

Some people experienced difficulty opening this organizer and found the case to be a bit clunky. However, others found it easy to use, so you may not struggle as others have.

Best with Reminder

Medq daily pill box reminder.

Audio and visual reminders

Alarm repeats until pills are taken

Difficult to set up

Number of Compartments: 14 | Removable Compartments: No | Material: Not listed

The MedQ's Daily Pill Box is great for people who need consistent medication reminders . Pill organizers with automatic dispensers can be helpful because they release medication on a set schedule , which is good for people who get confused or don't remember if they took their meds, says Thureiyya Rodriguez , DHA, MSN, RN, WOC from Bronx, NY.

With 14 different compartments , the organizer holds just enough pills to carry you through your mornings and evenings for one week or a single daily dosage for two weeks . This holder has audio and visual alerts to remind you to take medication. In the case of a missed alert, the pillbox will send signals periodically until it's turned off.

Setting up the reminders isn't intuitive, and some people find it difficult to do. We suggest reading the directions thoroughly and taking your time to set everything.

Best for Multiple Doses

Gms four-a-day medication organizer.

4 daily compartments

Braille markings on each lid

Travel-friendly, detachable days

Tray isn't reliable

Number of Compartments: 28 | Removable Compartments: Yes | Material: Plastic

Pill organizers can never have too many compartments, especially when taking multiple medications daily. This GMS weekly pill organizer makes juggling doses simple and accessible , with seven containers broken into four dose boxes divided by the time of the day in two-hour increments.

All the boxes rest on a gridded tray and can easily detach for on-the-go convenience, whether that means slipping into your pocket or travel bag. But the best feature of all is the organizer’s finishing touch: braille markings on each compartment lid to assist those with visual impairments.

For some, the tray isn't very reliable. It can be hard to click the compartments into place and it sometimes even causes spillage. We wouldn't suggest traveling with the entire pill organizer. Instead, take the day compartment with you and leave the tray at home.

Best Portable

Medca pill organizer box.

Travel-sized

4 compartments

Sturdy latch

Small compartments

Number of Compartments: 4 | Removable compartments: Yes | Material: Food grade PP material

The Medca Pill Organizer Box literally fits into the palm of your hand, making it our most portable pick. But don’t worry, it’s not so small that it won’t get the job done. This rounded case can be packed in any tight compartment and is designed to fit easily in purses , overnight bags, and luggage, making it perfect for travel .

The BPA-free organizer is separated into four sections and holds around 25 pills or vitamins. Strong and durable , this airtight case will see you through years of travel.

It's a very small pill case, so it's not the best for larger pills.

Best for Arthritis

Ezy dose weekly pill organizer and planner.

Easy-open lid

Fun color options

Not child-safe

Number of Compartments: 7 | Removable Compartments: No | Material: Plastic

The Ezy Dose Push-Button Pill Organizer relies on push buttons for easy medication retrieval and rounded bottoms for easy gripping , perfect for people who struggle with hand issues like arthritis . Each of the seven compartments is clear for visibility , and together they fit up to 30 aspirin-sized pills . Healthier living is simple and within reach with this organizer.

This organizer isn't child-proof. We suggest storing it in a safe space or looking for an option if that's your priority.

Best Monthly

Medca monthly pill organizer.

Monthly organizer

Travel-friendly

Number of Compartments: 64 | Removable Compartments: Yes | Material: Food grade PP material

The Medca Monthly Pill Organizer makes medication management easy for up to a month. It's colorful with 32 semi-transparent containers split into morning and evening slots for 64 total compartments. It can be quickly removed from its resting grid for easy transport and is made of BPA-free food-grade PP material. This pill organizer is perfect for planners who like to look ahead.

While it has an impressive amount of compartments for medication, they are rather small. This may not be the pick for you if you have larger pills.

Best for Large Pills

Sukuos weekly pill organizer.

Large compartments

Comes with carrying case

Difficult to open

Number of Compartments: 14 | Removable Compartments: Yes | Material: Polypropylene, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene

The Sukuos Large Daily Pill Cases comprise seven circular cases that fit into one big cylindrical case . Each organizer holds 14 capsules split between AM and PM sections , clearly marked for the time of the day and day of the week. The compartments were created with bigger pills in mind, like fish oil and multivitamin capsules.

If you struggle with dexterity, this may not be your pick, as some found difficulties opening the cases.

To determine which pill organizers to feature in our roundup, we did extensive research to find the best ones on the market. We selected picks based on the following criteria:

Ease of use: We looked for pill organizers that were intuitive to use and easy to open and close without spillage or physical strain. We also paid attention to how securely they locked into place.
Capacity: We sought a range of organizers to fit various needs, sizes, and periods. We prioritized efficient pill organizers with multiple compartments.
Design: We checked every pick for its user-friendliness. We noted the physical look and feel, extra colorway options, labelings, lock mechanisms, and additional features that made the organizer stand out against other options.
Value: We then compared their performance to the price point to ensure the pill organizer is worth the financial investment.

What to Look for In a Pill Organizer

Multiple Compartments: Organizers that come with limited sections and force you to mix various pills can undermine the purpose of a pillbox. The most helpful organizers allow you to dissect and separate your medication based on time, day, and week.
Compact: You probably have enough stuff in your purse or pockets, so the last thing you want is to add to the load with a clunky pill organizer that takes up a lot of space. Organizers with detachable containers make life so much easier with their transport abilities.
Reliability: Make sure to buy an organizer with a lock that’s reliable but also easy for you to open. You shouldn’t have to worry about your medication spilling out on the bottom of your purse or backpack every time you move.

Our Experts

We use expert input at every step of reporting and writing this story. Here are some of the experts we consulted along the way.

Thureiyya Rodriguez, DHA, MSN, RN, WOC from Bronx, NY
Alaina Ross, RN, from Sacramento, CA

Frequently Asked Questions

Ross says you should clean your pill organizers at least once monthly to remove any bacteria or foreign contaminants lingering around. You can rinse them with warm water and soap and dry them with a soft cloth. However, some organizers may have specific cleaning instructions, so make sure you read the instructions to prolong the life of our pill organizer.

Yes, pill organizers are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA). They are also eligible for reimbursement with a health savings account (HSA) or a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). However, they do not qualify for a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA).

TSA does not prevent you from bringing your medication in a pill organizer on a plane because they do not require medications to be in prescription bottles. However, some states have laws about whether you need to keep your medications in prescription bottles. So, if you are traveling to one of those states, you should travel with your pills in those bottles and pack your organizer separately. Also, if you do travel with your medications in a pill organizer, it is recommended that you bring documentation from your doctor.

Having been raised by two medical professionals, Amari Pollard understands the importance of health literacy. As a seasoned health writer, she is committed to producing well-researched and well-sourced product reviews to help people make informed medical decisions.

Additional reporting to this story by Simone Scully

Simone Scully is a New York-based writer and editor with years of experience writing about health, wellness, science, and lifestyle. Her byline has appeared at Healthline, Well+Good, Narratively, Romper, Motherifigure’s magazine, Nautilus, Narratively, AskMen, among other places.

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16 Best Pill Organizers That Are Stylish and Practical

By Malia Griggs

best pill organizers featuring three different types on teal background

Anyone with a regular medication regimen knows the frustration of finding the best pill organizer for their needs—and one that isn’t totally blah to look at day after day, dose after dose. Maybe you take daily multivitamins or birth control pills, or maybe you’re on a more intense schedule that requires multiple doses a day. Whatever the case, there are plenty of pill boxes and dispensers out there that are as pretty as they are practical.

When it comes to figuring out the right pill dispenser for your lifestyle, it’s crucial to consider how you’ll use it. You’ll want to factor in how frequently you take your meds (daily, twice a day, four times a day), when and where you plan to use the case (at home or while traveling), how often you prefer to refill your case (weekly or monthly), how large your pills are, and how dextrous you are (in which case, an easy-access pill box may be ideal). You’ll find there are pill boxes with different numbers of compartments that are as divided and as spacious as you need, compact enough to slip into a pocket or purse, and even smart enough to send you notifications when it’s time to take your dose.

From Amazon to Etsy, below are some of the best pill organizers on the market that will streamline your meds in a stylish way. They also make an excellent organization gift for the Type-A person in your life.

All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Meacolia 3Pack 8 Compartments Travel Pill Organizer

Meacolia Travel Pill Organizer (3-Pack)

With its six separate compartments and two larger ones, this pretty, surprisingly petite pill organizer holds a ton of meds—and comes in a pack of three with included paper labels. “I have one in my purse, one in my bedroom, and my partner has the other one,” writes one of the 9,000-plus Amazon shoppers who praised the organizer. “It’s really nice to have a lot of different compartments (which are easily labeled) and you could keep other small things in the two big pockets if you wanted to,” they continue. Another shopper raves that the organizer holds up to a month’s worth of meds before needing a refill.

Port and Polish Pill Box

Anthropologie

This Port and Polish travel pill organizer is one of the prettiest on the list, with its subtly printed days of the week and included mirror (so that it doubles as a compact). It also comes in a variety of different colors (including lilac ) and has space for larger pills and supplements.

Betife Weekly Pill Organizer

A pill box that looks like a pill? How meta. This palm-size pill container has a unique design that spins out into seven laser-engraved compartments which securely lock and are waterproof when closed. Cleverly, the bottom and top shells can be used as water cups if you’re traveling, and the box has a handy wrist strap attached. Amazon shoppers praise the dispenser’s sturdy structure, cute design, and spacious compartments (perfect for bigger pills).

Colorwing Monthly Pill Organizer

Anyone who dreads refilling their pill organizers week after week should consider this monthly pill organizer. Tucked neatly into one stand are 32 individual cases labeled by the day of the month, and each case is split into a.m. and p.m. sides for those who take twice-daily doses. The system is especially useful for anyone who struggles to remember if they took their dose for the day (and the rainbow of colors makes it easier to keep the days apart).

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Mimi Medcessories 7-Day Pretty Pillbox

This discreet metallic pill box has a dual-sided slide button that can be pressed to open the organizer from either side with one hand. Inside are seven different day-of-the-week compartments, with an extra compartment for as-needed meds like allergy or pain pills. Its small size makes it easy to slip into a purse on the go.

Noka Supply Twice-A-Day Pill Organizer

Flip back the lid of this stylish magnetic pill organizer and seamlessly fill the morning and night compartments for each day of the week (without having to open individual compartments). Then, when it’s time to take your meds, it’s easy to slide out one dosage at a time on either side, like tiny drawers.

Chronically Chic Weekender Travel Pill Case

Perfect for a long weekend trip, this nice-looking zippered travel pill case houses four days’ worth of compartments—with containers for morning, noon, afternoon, and evening doses. There’s also a small fabric pocket for small odds and ends.

Net Exchange Monogram Pill Box

“So timeless, classy, and wonderfully personalized,” one of the 12,000 Etsy shoppers who bought this monogrammed pill box writes. “It makes me more eager to take my pills and vitamins, especially while traveling for work.” Inside the compact chrome-plated container, which is about the size of a business card, are eight large compartments—one for each day plus an extra for other meds (or earrings).

Sukuos Weekly Pill Organizer

The size of an eyeglasses case, this organizer stows seven small organizers which can be individually thrown into a clutch or Dopp kit . Each labeled case is split into two-times-a-day doses. One of the 38,000-plus Amazon shoppers says: “This pill organizer is amazing! I get compliments on it. It fits in a cup holder when I’m traveling and is easy to find. I love that I can slide the small individual circles into my purse instead of carrying the whole thing around. It’s really easy to keep track of my pills this way.”

Ezy Dose Push Button Vitamin Organizer Box

Ezy Dose makes some of the best pill organizers, according to shoppers, and we particularly like this minimal one for its straightforward aesthetic (clear for morning doses, black for the evening). The push buttons also make popping each compartment open easier than having to pick the whole case up and fiddle with its lids (a plus for anyone who has issues with dexterity). If you only take one dose a day, consider this colorful model from Auvon.

Zannaki Metal Moisture Proof Weekly Pill Organizer

Zannaki Metal Weekly Pill Organizer

Made of durable BPA-free aluminum alloy, this sleek, waterproof, weekly pill box is a smart choice for those who might encounter the elements (be it on a hike or a leaky water bottle in a backpack). Not only is the case lightweight and attractive, but it has a special screw-locking system so that each daily pill organizer compartment can be separated from the others. If you go on a three-day trip, for instance, you have the ability to carry just the three days’ worth of pills that you need (instead of all the days). Nifty, huh?

Bey-Berk Chrome-Plated Pill Box

For a truly stylish pill box, we can’t help admiring this two-tone chrome-plated number from Bey-Berk that has seven-day pill compartments and is easy to wipe clean.

Sanderala Weekly Pill Organizer (2-Pack)

Amazon shoppers love the simplicity of this pack of pill cases, which come in pastel pink and white and are printed with easy-to-read text for each day (as well as Braille). You can either use the weekly pill organizer to split up a.m. and p.m. doses (which is handy if your pills are on the bigger side) or to fill two weeks’ doses at a time. At under $10, it’s tough to beat these pill planners .

UO Daily Pill Case

Urban Outfitters

Inside this nostalgic zippered case is a circular day pill organizer. Thanks to its splashy design, the case could double as jewelry storage too.

Ettinger Spectrum Pill Case

Todd Snyder

Sure, this pill case is on the pricy side, but man is it pretty. Made by Ettinger (which manufactures leather goods for the British royal family), this handsome black-and-gold leather pill case has seven separate pill boxes with removable dividers that let you customize daily doses (up to four). The luxe case snaps closed and includes a sewn-in sleeve for any essential cards or info you want to keep close.

Hero Health Subscription

For the person who has a serious amount of meds (or who hates refilling their cases), meet this smart automatic pill dispenser. The Hero holds up to three months’ of 10 different meds of all shapes and sizes and provides notifications via light and sound for each dosage. Additionally, the Hero syncs with an app that sends medication reminders and lets you add a remote caregiver who can monitor your regimen. As a bonus, the machine doesn’t take up much space on your bathroom or kitchen counter.

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My wife and I have traveled independently to many European countries and, after reading many of the comments in this forum, feel like we may be able to do so in Moscow and St. Petersburg as well, although we feel somewhat less comfortable than the other countries where we have traveled in Europe.

My biggest question is how much we will miss by visiting the main sites without a tour guide. In the other European countries we have visited on our own we have been comfortable and satisfied with the level of knowledge we have gained by studying and visiting on our own, although we believe a tour guide or tour company in any country would normally be able to provide greater insight than visiting a site on our own, but about in Moscow and St. Petersburg?

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Unless you speak at least some Russian and read the alphabet it would be difficult without a guide. Very few signs in English especially in Moscow. Also not too many people speak English there.

I visited St Petersburg last Autumn for a protracted period , and did not find it anymore daunting than any other European city . As Ilja says , learning the Cyrillic alphabet is a big plus . I also found that it was fairly easy to grasp . It will , among other things , enable you to read signs with relative ease . I would answer the main part or your question ( about tour guides ) thus - I am not enamored of tour guides or tours. While I only use a tour under duress ( A sites rules prohibiting an independent visit - ie Glasgow School of Art , Municipal House in Prague , etc ) . Doing your own preparation and homework is the best way , in my opinion . My wife and I ventured through St Petersburg with nary a concern ,and made two day trips outside of the central district ( one was twenty five miles away , and no English speakers in sight ) Figuring out the logistical details , did not present any difficulties . While I never use tours , I am an inveterate eavesdropper , have done so many times , and find , that on balance , the information that they impart is fairly elementary . If you want greater detail , they are unlikely to supply it . I also prefer to go at my own pace , not being rushed and being able to dwell on things that most other visitors barely give a passing glance . If you are interested , let me know . I would be happy to provide you with information that will enable you to travel independently

Thank you, Steven. I am encouraged by your comments and feel the same way you do about tour groups. We are very much willing to prepare in advance and learn the basics of the Cyrillic alphabet to help us have a better experience.

I would be very interested in learning more about your experience in Russia and receiving any additional information you can provide on independent travel there, starting perhaps with obtaining the visa.

I am not opposed to hiring a private or small group guide for a specific site or for a day trip outside St Petersburg and Moscow, but, like you said, I much prefer the freedom of staying at places as long or short as I want and seeing the sites that interest me most. For example, neither my wife nor I are big into shopping, yet most tour itineraries leave afternoon time for just that. Not interested!

Please provide whatever you may feel would be helpful for us.

Russ , I see you are quite near San Francisco - you can start by looking at the VISA procedure , it's fairly straightforward . Since there is a consulate in San Francisco - look here http://www.consulrussia.org/eng/visa-sub1.html

And here - http://ils-usa.com/main.php

Having always traveled independently, we thought we could do a better job than any tour. How misguided (pun intended) we were. Now that we have had the experience of having someone native to the area walk us around and explain things through a personal perspective we realize how much we missed. For St. Petersburg I highly recommend http://www.peterswalk.com/tours.html . This is not a traditional guided tour, but an opportunity to receive some orientation to the area as well as insight into the "Russian soul". I think if you did this upon arrival the rest of your time would be much more meaningful. We really liked the http://www.pushka-inn.com . The location is superb (just around the corner from the Hermitage square), the rooms lovely, the included breakfast at the restaurant next door ample and overall an excellent value. We used this company to get our visa: https://www.passportvisasexpress.com/site/san_francisco_customer_service Note that it costs about the same for a 3-year visa as a one-year, and you never know if you might want to return within that more extended window of time. It is not cheap, so factor that into your planning.

If you like traveling without a guide in other countries and find this satisfying, the same will be true in Moscow and St. Petersburg. Of course it's not either/or - you can certainly take a guided walk or boat tour, for instance.

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of learning Cyrillic if you're going on your own. The book I used was Teach Yourself Beginner's Russian Script, which was great. It breaks down the alphabet into letters that are the same as English, letters that look the same but are pronounced differently, etc. It's out of print, but you can get used copies on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Teach-Yourself-Beginners-Russian-Script/dp/0071419861/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1459701143&sr=8-2&keywords=teach+yourself+russian+script

Russia is indeed a bit more "foreign" than say, Italy. However, in Moscow and St. Petersburg, I found enough English to be able to get by. Many restaurants had English menus and/or English speaking staff, for instance. This was most emphatically not true in Vladimir and Suzdal (two cities in the Golden Ring outside Moscow). I went with my sister, a Russian speaker, and if she hadn't been there, I would have been in big trouble. So, if you want to see places outside these two big cities, use a guided tour (even if just for that part). Also, Moscow and St. Petersburg are huge cities. Coming from New York, I wasn't intimidated, but those not used to a megacity may not be so cavalier (even I found them overwhelming at times, especially Moscow).

I found both Lonely Planet and Rough Guide to be helpful, and both to have various errors. Look at both, buy whichever one has a more recent edition, and then be prepared to have to discard some of the advice therein. Also, these places change more quickly than places in Western Europe. Be very careful of outdated advice. For instance, I was there in 2001 and 2010, so I won't give you any specifics on getting a visa - that changes constantly.

Just as a teaser, two things I saw and loved that I doubt would be included in any escorted tour are the Gorky House in Moscow (an Art Nouveau wonder) and the Sheremyetov Palace in St. Petersburg (it's now a museum of musical instruments, and the decor is amazing, particularly in the Etruscan Room).

Thanks for all the good advice. Any additional thoughts are welcomed.

One of history's seminal works pertaining to Russian history and culture and a MUST for anyone contemplating a visit or simply interested , is this fine work from 1980 - http://www.amazon.com/Land-Firebird-The-Beauty-Russia/dp/096441841X

This is about you and not about Petersburg. Do you like guided tours? We don't and didn't find that a guide added to our experience in China where we did hire private guides mostly for the logistics; it was easy to have someone drive us places. But once at a site, we didn't need the guide. I felt the same way about our 9 nights in Petersburg. We did hire a guide for the trip to the Catherine Palace again for the ease of logistics for us Olds. Here is our visit: https://janettravels.wordpress.com/2016/01/23/an-easy-trip-to-the-catherine-palace/ There are also snapshots of the Church on Spilled Blood in this photo journal. Having someone pick us up at the apartment and get us in without line ups and shepherd us through the palace steering clear of the tour groups was lovely. But we didn't need commentary because we can read and prepare.

You certainly don't need a guide for the Hermitage (we spent 4 days there), the Russian Museum, the Kazan Cathedral or Church on Spilled Blood or the Faberge Museum. We enjoyed a number of self guided walking tours including a couple from Rick Steves guidebooks. We took the canal cruise suggested by RS that had an English commentator. I would not take one without that as you will be totally clueless. The commentator was not all that good but at least we had some idea what we were seeing. So for people like us who like to do our own thing and can read a guidebook and don't particularly like to be led about, a tour is not needed. If you enjoy tour groups, then go for it. Petersburg is easy to negotiate. It helps if you can read the cyrillic alphabet and it is also useful to have the google translate ap on your phone. We found ourselves translating packages in grocery stores with it and the occasional museum sign or menu. I have one food I need to avoid and so it was handy to have the translator to talk with waiters (I could either show them the sentence, or play it for them or play it to myself and then repeat it to the waiter -- that all worked well)

Dear Russ, I cannot help you with Moscow, but about four years ago, my husband and I went to St Petersburg on our own. But, we did use a private guide for 4 half days. We both feel that our guide absolutely made our trip (we stayed 6 or 7 nights). We used a company owned by Tatyana Chiurikova, www.tour-stpetersburg.com I cannot say enough good things about her and our experience. I emailed her and we worked out a schedule/ sights that was tailored to our interests. She also offered some recommendations, which we took. The guide will meet you at your hotel. And frequently, at certain places, with the guide, we were able to skip the long entrance lines. We had an half day driving tour of the city (car, driver, & guide). You are taken to & go in places such as Peter & Paul Fortress, some of the cathedrals, etc. We had a half day with the guide at the Hermitage which ensured that we would see the major sights there. And, of course, you can stay after your guide leaves or return another day. Also, we had the guide for Peterhof (a must & go by boat) and Catherine's Palace. I hope that you will go to the website. As I said, our guide made our trip. I am positive that we would have missed quite a bit on our own everyday. And I'm sure we would have wasted a lot of time trying to get to various place.This was the best of both worlds, a guide where needed and plenty of time on our own. Whatever you do, I'm sure that you will love St Petersburg! Ashley

I am curious about the lines as we encountered no lines on our trip -- but it was in September. We got tickets for the Hermitage at machines and skipped those lines and our guide for the Catherine Palace which was our only guided experience (as noted before, chosen for the logistics of getting there) had arranged tickets and we didn't have a line, but then we also didn't see lines. We did not find lines at any other site.

Both Moscow and St Petersburg I've done on my own, that is together with the Dear Partner. I can't remember any problem getting where we wanted to go. The Metro systems are well signed, and with a little exercise and patience you can recognize the station names. With a good map and a good guide - we had the Rough Guides - that part of the logistics is solved. The language is a major problem, but the usual tricks of pointing, looking helpless, and making a joke of it all do wonders. I would hate to be led by a guide, but for others it is a comfortable thought.

We also did both cities on our own. I found the DK Eyewitness guide for Moscow has the best map. I used the one from our library (kept the book at home). Took the smaller RS book for St. Petersburg ( his book on northern cities). His map and restaurant ideas were all good. We also downloaded the Google maps in our Android Samsung tablets/phones for both cities and then could get directions to any place we typed in. The blue ball guided us everywhere. I'm sure we missed somethings by not having a guide, but we just enjoy walking around and getting a sense of a place. If you like art, The Hermitage is great. We went 3 times and still missed alot. In St. Peterburg we stayed at the 3 Mosta which we loved (quite and not far from the Church of Spilled Blood.) We also loved the Georgian food in both cities. There's a great Georgian restaurant near the 3 Mosta hotel. We're now in Belarus- very scenic. Enjoy your trip!!

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Best Overall

Best Weekly

Most Compact

HRX Pill Box Case

Best Multi-pack

Best Luxury

Best Customizable

Most Stylish

Best for Long Trips

Best for Backups

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Labeled Compartments

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Compartment Size

Time Labels

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Lewis N. Clark AM/PM Folding Pill Organizer

Vera Bradley Travel Pill Organizer

7-Day Pretty Pillbox Wide Weekly Pill Organizer

EZY DOSE Weekly AM/PM Pill Organizer Vitamine and Medicine Box

MEACOLIA Travel Pill Organizer Moisture Proof Pill Box

Muchengbao Store 4 Pack Pill Case

FYY Daily Pill Organizer with 7 Compartments Portable Pill Case

Travel Pill Container Box for Purse

AUVON Canvas Bag Weekly Pill Organizer

PERFORMORE 2 Pack of Portable Weekly 7-Day Pill Organizers

Frequently Asked Questions

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Types Of Pill Organizer

Daily or Weekly Pill Organizers

2. LIZIMANDU Weekly Pill Organizer

3. Rainbow Weekly Pill Organizer

4. Pillsteer Weekly Pill Organizer

5. Lewis N Clark Organizer

6. Udoosun Pill Box

7. Stuff Seniors Need Extra Large Pill Weekly Organizer

8. ZDQZC Pill Organizer

9. AUVON iMedassist Portable Daily Pill Organizer

Monthly Pill Organizers

11. Promed Supplies 31-Compartment Pill

12. Pill Thing Monthly Organizer

Smart Pill Organizers

14. Med-E-Lert Automatic Pill Dispenser

15. Pillgo Smart Pillbox

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Ezy Dose Push Button Pill Case

Mossime 2-Pack Weekly Large Pill Organizer

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