Guide to Promotional Pillboxes

With the increasing us of medications and pills that are taken by patients, the use of pillboxes and pill organizers has steadily increased.  Promotional pillboxes are a great way to keep your name in front of your customers.  Since pill boxes are durable and used over and over, advertising on a pillbox could potentially last for a long period of time and be a great use of advertising dollars.  

Non-profits, hospitals, pharmaceutical reps, doctor offices, health fairs, and anyone wishing to promote health and health related products will benefit from pillbox advertising.  Minimum quantities can start as low as 100 pieces. 

Considerations for promotional pillboxes include: 

1. Choosing the right promotional pillbox.
2. Cost considerations
3. When to use pillboxes as a promotional tool

 Choose inexpensive pocket pillboxes for bulk use.
A 1 or 2 compartment pillbox that can be put into a pocket or purse can be a great promotional item to give out at events where a large crowd is expected.

Consider the size restriction of your imprint
You can usually get a slightly larger imprint on pocket pillboxes because you are putting your imprint on the top of the pillbox instead of the pillbox's side. 

Consider specialty pillboxes if you have regular or repeat customers
Retail establishments such as pharmacies, veterinarians, hospitals or pharmaceutical reps usually get repeat business from their customers.   Giving out a higher-end pillbox will make a greater and more positive impression on your customer.  Consider 7 day/4 times a day pillboxes, which are the most commonly used pillboxes. 

Consider other pillbox related items than just pillboxes
Pill crushers and splitters, pill fob keychains, diabetic syringe holders, oral syringes and plastic medication spoons for children, are all useful means for keeping your name in front of your customer. 

I recommend:  Any of these three websites are good choices for imprinted pillboxes.  www.baystate.com, and www.imprintitems.com have some minimums starting at 100 pieces, but some minimums start as high as 350 pieces. All items in www.healthaccessories.com has all minimum of 250 pieces, but with no setup or screen charges. All three sites give discounts for quantity purchasing.

Tips & Tactics

Selection is plentiful so research thoroughly.

If time is a factor, check around to find out the company's lead time, so you will know when to expect your order.

Extra Fees and charges do vary from one company to another, so be sure to factor those in as part of your overall cost.