Pill boxes are the unsung heroes of medical care. Whereas for some people they function as time-savers or take-your-pill reminders, for others they are an essential part of a health-care routine.
After evaluating 14 pill boxes, interviewing experts, and testing boxes with a variety of people, we don’t think one pill box is right for everyone. But we can recommend a few that will fit most people’s needs.
The most customizable option we tested, the Auvon iMedassist Moisture-Proof Weekly Pill Organizer comes with a case that holds seven smaller, color-coded containers for every day of the week, each with four pill compartments per day. The daily compartments pop out, so you can bring just one day’s supply with you, no need to cart the whole thing around.
In contrast to some models we tested, this case has a latch that snaps shut, making accidental spills unlikely, even if you drop it. The iMedassist organizer was also one of the better-quality cases we tried, with a moisture-resistant gasket that makes a tight seal around the exterior of the box and better rub-resistant markings than we’ve seen on other models.
Other manufacturers make similar pill organizers, but the Auvon iMedassist had higher buyer ratings and the most reviews on Amazon at the time of our testing.
Our pick
The Auvon Weekly Pill Organizer with Spring Open Design is a good choice for people who want a pill box that opens with the push of a button as opposed to their needing to pry open a latch.
This brightly colored model has roomy slots for every day of the week, and the marks on each compartment are rub resistant.
It has just one (fairly large) compartment per day, however, so it might not work for someone on a complicated pill-taking schedule. And we found its build quality to be a little flimsy.
Our pick
Mimi Medcessories Pretty Pillbox
Attractive and shiny, this model is the only pill organizer we like that doesn’t scream “I’m a pill box!” But we found it easier to accidentally spill pills with this case.
The Mimi Medcessories Pretty Pillbox is definitely the sexiest pill box we tested (if a pill box can be considered sexy). Whereas most pill boxes look like they belong in a hospital, the Pretty Pillbox, with its sleek and compact silhouette, looks a bit like an oversized tube of lipstick. As a result, it’s not only discreet but also a great on-the-go option.
Unlike other cases, the Pretty Pillbox has an additional compartment for pills taken on an as-needed basis.
Some testers found the sliding mechanism a little finicky to use, however, and it’s easier to accidentally spill pills out of this case than with our other picks.
