Pill Boxes and Medication Organisers at Blooms The Chemist
A pill box, also known as a pill organiser or weekly dosing aid, is a container with separate compartments you fill with your tablets each week.
Weekly boxes with one compartment per day, seven day organisers with AM and PM sections, larger four-section weekly organisers and compact two-section boxes each suit a different dosing routine. An organiser is one of several independent living aids that make everyday tasks at home easier to manage.
How to choose a pill box or medication organiser
- Doses per day: One compartment per day suits a single daily dose, while AM and PM or four-section organisers are more suitable if you have more than one dose time each day.
- Size and grip: Choose compartments large enough to hold your medicines, lids you can open comfortably and clear day and time labels. These features can be especially helpful if you have arthritis or difficulty with your eyesight.
- Cutting or crushing tablets: Speak with your Blooms The Chemist Pharmacist or GP before splitting or crushing any tablets. A score line does not always mean a tablet is suitable to split, and some coatings or slow-release formulations require tablets to remain whole.
Keeping your medicines organised and tracking your health at home can help you monitor your condition and maintain your independence. A blood pressure monitor lets you record your own readings between appointments.
Using medication aids safely
If you take several medicines, ask your GP or a Blooms The Chemist Pharmacist about a Home Medicines Review or MedsCheck. These services are free for eligible people and aim to help you understand your medicines, address any concerns and support their effective use. A Home Medicines Review takes place in your home and requires a doctor's referral, while a MedsCheck is provided in the pharmacy.
Follow the storage instructions on the packaging, which might include storage below 25°C, in a dark place or in the refrigerator. All medicines should be locked away out of reach of children, and none used past the expiry date. If someone has taken too much of a medicine, call the Poisons Information Line on 13 11 26, or triple zero (000) if they stop breathing or collapse. [Source: Healthdirect Australia]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a pill box called?
A pill box is also called a pill organiser, a medication organiser or a weekly dosing aid.
What is the difference between a pill box and a pharmacy-packed medication pack?
A pill box is a compartment organiser you fill yourself. A sealed pharmacy pack, also called a dose administration aid or blister pack, is prepared by a pharmacist for people who have trouble remembering which medicines to take when. Blooms The Chemist also offers a medication packing and review service.
Where can I buy a pill box in Australia?
Pill boxes, organisers and pill cutters are part of the home health equipment available at your local Blooms The Chemist, or online with delivery Australia-wide. Prices are listed on each product page.