A packaging with multiple benefits

Durable, high-performance and environmentally friendly, the EcoPill compliance packaging is a valuable asset for pharmacy teams… and their patients.

  • Contains 30% recycled plastic*
  • Maximum recyclability (individually identified cells)
  • No toxic products (PVC or other)
  • Zero-waste manufacturing process
  • 10 to 15 times less bounce in automated systems**

*Post-industrial recycled material from our closed-loop production chain

**Compared to a similar product manufactured using a conventional process

EcoPill User Guide

Watch this short video to get a quick overview of the EcoPill’s potential.

Where to find our products

Our products are available from most Canadian wholesalers. A list of our distribution partners and their product codes can be found below.

Complementary accessories – EcoPill

EcoloPharm offers a variety of accessories to complement its eco-friendly compliance packaging.

These are only available for direct sale.
Don’t hesitate to contact us!

Testimonial

Our customers are changing the world, one packaging at a time

“EcoloPharm’s blister packaging is by far the best compliance packaging I’ve ever seen. They’ve thought of everything: the size and resistance of the cells, the accessories… the system is as simple as it gets.

We serve a group home, and the nursing staff love it, because it makes their work so much easier, in addition to increasing patient safety. Well done, EcoloPharm!”

Scott Penner

Pharmacist and Owner, Pharmasave (Steinbach, Manitoba)

FAQ

Product

How is this blister packaging different from any other?

The EcoPill is the most eco-friendly compliance packaging on the market:

  • It contains 30% recycled plastic*
  • It is made of a single material (100% #5 polypropylene), making it fully recyclable
  • Its cells are individually identified, further ensuring recyclability
  • The label’s adhesive is biodegradable
  • It contains no toxic materials (PVC or other)
  • Its label is made of 100% recycled fibres
  • Manufactured using a zero-waste process

It also features numerous operational advantages:

  • Hyper resistant cells to better protect medication
  • Designed for automation: 10 to 15 times less rebound**
  • Facilitates verification (less glare)
  • Higher capacity for medication (morning to night)
  • Convenient “Fold and go” option that protects confidential information (no more need to deliver it to the patient in a bag)
  • Clearly identified (morning, lunch, supper, bedtime)
  • Rounded edges to eliminate the risk of cuts and facilitate handling

*Post-industrial recycled material from our closed-loop production chain

**For automation with SynMed® robots

Click here to view the product’s spec sheet.

Technical specifications

What are the available formats?

The EcoPill blister packaging is composed of 28 detachable cells.

Click here to view the product’s spec sheet.

What are the quantities per case?

Each case contains 240 bases and 500 sheets.

Click here to view the product’s spec sheet.

Is the EcoPill compatible with my automated system?

The EcoPill is highly performant with SynMed® robots since it offers 10 to 15 times less rebound (which generates costly modifications).

It’s also compatible with VBM and BlistAssist™.

Is the EcoPill compatible with my pharmacy management software?

The EcoPill is compatible with most software on the market.

A few clicks provide you with the required configuration.

Questions? Do not hesitate to contact us!

Ecoresponsibility and sustainable development

Aren’t all blister packs recyclable?

No. Blister packaging containing PVC or a combination of materials (aluminum foil, plastic compounds or a combination of paper and cardboard) are not recyclable.

In addition, if the detachable cells are not properly identified, they usually end up in the trash.

These factors have been taken into account in the design of the EcoPill to ensure that the end product is highly recyclable.

What is the material used to make the EcoPill compliance packaging?

The EcoPill is made of polypropylene (type 5), a non-toxic, highly recyclable plastic.

In addition:

  • It contains 30% recycled plastic*
  • It is made of a single material (100% #5 polypropylene), making it fully recyclable
  • Its cells are individually identified, further ensuring recyclability
  • The label’s adhesive is biodegradable
  • It contains no toxic materials (PVC or other)
  • Its label is made of 100% recycled fibres
  • Manufactured using a zero-waste process

For all these reasons, the EcoPill is the most eco-friendly compliance packaging on the market.

*Post-industrial recycled material from our closed-loop production chain

Why don’t you use recycled plastic or bioplastic?

Our blister packaging contains 30% recycled plastic, taken from our production line (the EcoPill is the result of a zero-waste manufacturing process, and the raw material recovered is clean, since it never left our production line).

As for bioplastic, we studied this possibility, before concluding that its environmental footprint was higher than that of polypropylene.

We are committed to continuous innovation to create solutions with the lowest possible environmental impact.
To learn more about our product design process, visit this section.

To find out more about our environmental impact, click here.

Accessories

What is the difference between the assembling tray and the distribution tray?

Assembling tray: This ergonomic tool with its angled design is used to fill blister packaging in pharmacies with maximum ease and comfort.

It contains additional cells on the sides to facilitate filling and verification. In addition, it features an opening for an adhesive label.

Distribution tray: This accessory is made for institutions and retirement homes who distribute medication to their patients. It can hold 40 doses.

Click here to view a full list of EcoPill accessories.

What are the accessories available for the EcoPill compliance packaging?

Click here to view a full list of EcoPill accessories.

How many EcoPill blister packs can I put in the hoop rod stand, and in the filing stand?

  • The hoop rod stand can hold 12 blister packs.
  • The filing stand can hold 16 blister packs.

Click here to view a full list of EcoPill accessories.

What is the purpose of the orange and purple sheets?

In addition to the EcoPill’s complementary accessories, we also offer orange and purple labels.

To help care teams identify pill dispensers with special exceptions or situations, we’ve created labels with distinctive colours.

Suggested uses are as follows

  • Orange sheets: PRN (medication to be taken as needed)
  • Purple sheets: Narcotics

Can I customize the EcoPill with my brand image?

Yes, we actually offer this option. Certain conditions apply. Contact us for more information.

Support and purchasing

Do you have a tool showing how to use the product?

Of course. Click here to view the User Guide.

Where can I buy your products?

Our products are available through most Canadian distributors. To view a list of our distribution partners and product codes, click here.

Do you sell direct?

  • Pharmacies: To minimize our environmental footprint, our products are available through a large network of distributors
  • Nursing homes, retirement homes and institutional facilities: all our products are available through a large network of distributors.

For the EcoPill accessories, please order directly through our Customer Service Department.

Any more questions?
Our team will gladly provide answers. Please feel free to contact us.

I can’t find the answer to my question. How can I contact you?

Our team is always happy to answer your questions!

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