Sustainability

Parcel Health unveils the Tully Tube: A sustainable twist on medication packaging.

For years, the healthcare industry has grappled with the environmental burden of prescription medication packaging. Blister packs, vials, and plastic bottles have historically been the only option for medication packaging, resulting in mountains of plastic waste that pollute landfills and ecosystems. Parcel Health, a company on a mission to revolutionise sustainable medication packaging, is tackling this issue head-on with its innovative new product, the Tully Tube.

The staggering amount of plastic used in traditional medication packaging is a growing concern. According to a recent study, the pharmaceutical industry in the United States alone generates billions of pounds of plastic waste annually. This plastic can take centuries to decompose, leaching harmful chemicals into the environment and posing a threat to wildlife.

Now, Parcel Health is raising the bar by introducing the Tully Tube™, the only sustainable, paper-based pill bottle on the market.  The Tully Tube™is made with 53% less plastic than traditional plastic pill bottles and is compatible with automation equipment utilized by large pharmacies. The Tully Tube™ is coated with a water-resistant, compostable, and recyclable coating, protecting medications from moisture. At the end of use, patients can easily separate the plastic and paper tube components to allow for mono-material recycling and/or composting. Initial reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with many pharmacies already placing their initial orders. 

This represents a significant step forward in the pharmacy packaging industry. Soon, patients nationwide can take their medications without generating outsize and unnecessary plastic waste. 

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