There are many ways to ship packages these days. For instance, companies can always send goods via FedEx or UPS. Meanwhile, an organization in a big city may choose to use a bicycle courier to deliver small items to local consumers. But none of those methods are what we’re here to talk about today. Instead, we are here to discuss the good old United States Postal Service and using insulated shipping boxes.
More companies and individuals than ever before rely on the USPS for their shipping needs today. How about your pharmacy? Is it included in this statement? Do you fill patient prescriptions and mail them to their addresses? If that’s the case, and you haven’t already, now could be the perfect time to invest in insulated shipping boxes.
They can prevent medications from changing by keeping their temperatures stable. But don’t worry. You don’t have to run out and spend a fortune getting special insulated shipping boxes made. That is because we have liners that allow you to create your own. They are lightweight, easy to install and fit inside or around standard UPS, USPS, and FedEx boxes. Now that you know about our liners, it’s time to look at some of the ways prescriptions can change because of extreme temperatures.
1. Discoloration
Medicines don’t necessarily have appealing colors. However, when a liquid contains multiple ingredients, including a dye, its clear, light pink, or other neutral shade could become unattractive. Can you even imagine? You take the top off your Tylenol with Codeine expecting the substance to look one way, but it looks completely different. That could certainly leave you wondering whether to take a dose or not.
2. Smell
The aromas created by prescriptions can change because of extreme temperatures. And typically, you can bet that those changes won’t be nice. Rather, the new smell will probably be pungent and strong. One whiff may leave you thinking your nose hairs are curling. Not to mention, you could be left feeling queasy.
3. Taste
Most medications don’t taste good. They don’t have flavors that make mouths water or cause people to want to consume more. Just ask any kid. Yet, if prescriptions get too hot or cold for extended periods, ingredients can separate. Then, when patients take them, they are surprised by their unpleasant tastes. Keep extreme temperatures under control with insulated shipping boxes. Hopefully, you won’t have to hear customer complaints about any color, taste, and smell changes to medications by ensuring prescriptions remain at stable temps. Contact us to learn more about our liners today.
