7 Top Rated Travel Pill Cases

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Whether you’re traveling or just need a way to keep your medications in order, a travel pill case can help. They keep you organized so you can more easily remember to take your medications as prescribed each day, says Carla Robinson, MD, a board-certified family physician and medical editor at GoodRk. They can also help you keep track of the medications you’ve already taken during the day, to prevent you from taking extra doses by mistake.

Travel pill cases or organizers can be especially helpful when traveling because they’re easier to pack than multiple pill bottles, Robinson says. Don’t take prescription drugs? They can also be used for supplements and vitamins.

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How we picked the best travel pill cases

The right travel tablet case for you will be tailored to your specific needs. However, the experts we spoke to said there are some universal things everyone should look for. These features include:

Marked Sections: Most travel pill cases have separate areas to hold at least a week’s worth of medication, and our experts recommend paying special attention to how these compartments are placed. Look for clearly delineated compartments for each day if you take your medication once a day, or enough compartments for multiple times a day (morning, noon, night, bedtime) if you take things at different times throughout the 24 hours, says Alice Benjamin, a registered nurse and founder of the site about lifestyle Ask Sister Alice.
Closing mechanism: If you plan to travel with your tablet case, chances are it’s going to be crowded around your suitcase. Make sure your pill box has a secure closing mechanism to prevent accidental spills or openings, which could lead to medication mix-ups, says Benjamin. And if you have small children or pets at home, a pill box with a child-resistant or secure locking mechanism is important for safety.
Clear labeling: For people with vision impairments, larger signage, clear markings or high-contrast designs can be very helpful, says Benjamin. Some pill boxes even have Braille or raised text for tactile identification. Even if you don’t have a vision impairment, clear labeling can make it quick and easy to grab the medicine you need and get going.

The Best Tablet Travel Cases in 2023

We consulted with medical professionals about what to look for when buying a travel pill case. Then, using their guidelines, we’ve rounded up highly rated options from top sellers.

Auvon Weekly Pill Organizer

AMAZON

Auvon Weekly Pill Organizer $ at Amazon
Auvon Weekly Pill Organizer $ at Walmart

This box contains up to seven days’ worth of medication, and each compartment has a different colored lid and is labeled with the day of the week. Each compartment can hold up to 12 large vitamins, and the lids stay tightly closed until you press the button to open them, according to the brand. Because this box has one large compartment for each day, it’s best for people who take all their pills at the same time of day. This option has an average of 4.8 stars from over 47,800 reviews on Amazon.

Zannaki Metal Travel Pill Organizer

Zannaki Metal Travel Pill Organizer $ at Amazon
Zannaki Metal Travel Pill Organizer $ at Walmart

This aluminum pill organizer consists of seven compartments that snap together to form a larger container that’s shaped like, well, a big pill. Each compartment is labeled with the day of the week and can hold up to eight fish oil tablets or 16 multivitamins, according to the brand. When closed, the compartments are hermetically sealed and retain moisture, Zannaki says. This pill organizer has a 4.5-star average from over 1,350 reviews on Amazon and comes in six colors including matte pink, ice blue, and midnight black.

Zoxy weekly pill organizer

Zoxy Weekly Pill Organizer $ at Amazon
Zoxy weekly pill organizer $ at walmart

If you need to take medication or supplements in the morning and then again in the evening, this pill organizer may be a good option for you. Inside the larger box, which is locked with a plastic clip, there are seven smaller containers, each with two compartments. Each container comes in a different shade of the rainbow and is marked with the day of the week on the side. When pulled out and laid flat, each container is split down the middle and can be opened from either side. You can take a larger container if you’re away for a week, or you can just choose a few smaller containers if you’re taking a shorter trip. This pill organizer has a 4.8 star average from over 8,600 reviews on Amazon.

Koviuu weekly pill organizer

Koviuu Weekly Pill Organizer $ at Amazon

My husband recently bought this to keep his daily vitamins and supplements and I love how chic it looks sitting on our bathroom vanity. Made from BPA-free plastic, there are seven individual canisters (each labeled with a day of the week) that fit into a larger container to keep them all together and safe. Each canister is shaped like a skinny tube and can be opened at both ends. There is a partition inside. So you can put the morning meds on top and the evening meds on the bottom. The larger container that fits everything has a rotating handle. When closed, it keeps the canisters locked in place, and when opened, it props the container up at an angle so you can easily see your canisters.

Tablet pouch with Ezi Dose button

Ezi Dose Push Button Pill Case $ on Amazon
Ezi Dose Push Button Case Tablets $ at Walmart

Made for people who take their medication twice a day, this pill box has two removable drawers. Each one has seven compartments labeled with the day of the week, and one tray has months on each compartment to indicate the medications you take at night, while the others have the sun for the medications you take in the morning. Each compartment has a button that opens it and can hold up to 60 aspirin, according to the brand. This tablet case has an average of 4.6 stars from over 89,000 reviews on Amazon.

Mossime 2-Pack Weekly Large Pill Organizer

Mossime 2-pack Weekly Large Pill Organizer $ at Amazon

If you need to be able to travel with two weeks’ worth of medication or want to purchase a week’s organizer for both you and your partner, this two-week pack is for you. For less than $10, you get two separate pill boxes that have seven separate compartments, each marked with a day of the week. Each container is a different color, which makes it easier to distinguish between them. Each of the compartments can hold up to eight large accessories, and the lids close, according to the brand. This two-pack has an average of 4.6 stars from 2,900 reviews on Amazon.

Med-E-Lert Premium Locking Automatic Tablet Dispenser

Med-E-Lert Premium Locking Automatic Pill Dispenser $ at Amazon

Benjamin recommends a locking pill box for anyone with children, and says choosing one with an alarm can be helpful for those who tend to forget to take their medication. This pill box delivers on both fronts. This pill organizer has 28 compartments, which equates to four weeks’ worth of once-daily doses or two weeks’ worth of twice-daily doses. You can program up to six alarms and set it so that when the alarm goes off, only the medications you need to take at that time are available. Between uses, you can lock the case with a key. This case has an average of 4.3 stars from over 3,200 reviews on Amazon.

Questions to ask yourself when buying a travel pill case

Buying a travel pill case is very personal, as everyone has different needs when it comes to medications and supplements. To make sure you choose the best travel pill case for you, experts recommend asking yourself these questions.

What are your storage needs?

If you only take a few pills a day, you may be fine with a smaller box. If you take multiple medications or need to take things at different times of the day, a larger, multi-compartment option will serve you better. That said, if you’re traveling, I always recommend packing more than you’ll technically need, says Robinson. That way, you’ll be covered if something happens. With this in mind, it’s wise to choose something that will fit a little more than you think you’ll need.

How will you use your pill box?

Will you only use your pill case when you travel? Or do you want something to put on the counter at home to keep your tablets organized and easy to remember? This may affect your choice. If you’re just tossing it in your suitcase, you might not have to worry as much about aesthetics. But if it’s going to sit on your counter, consider something you won’t mind looking at every day.

Are your medications sensitive to light?

The potency of some medications can be affected by exposure to moisture and light, Benjamin says. Since bathrooms can get humid thanks to hot showers, you want a pill box that seals tightly so your medications aren’t exposed to that humid air. If you’re taking a medication that shouldn’t be exposed to light, you’ll want to look for an opaque or dark-colored pill box. In terms of maintaining the integrity of your medications, regularly washing the pill box with soap and water is also important because it ensures you don’t transfer bacteria or residue to any new medications you add there, Robinson says.

Meet our experts

At Select, we work with experts who have specialized knowledge and authority based on relevant training and/or experience. We also take steps to ensure that all professional advice and recommendations are given independently and without undisclosed financial conflicts of interest.

Dr. Carla Robinson andwith a board-certified family physician and medical editor at GoodRk.
Alice Benjamin is a nurse and founder of the lifestyle site Ask Sister Alice.

Why trust Select?

Bethany Heitman is an NBC Select contributor and journalist who regularly covers beauty, home and lifestyle topics. For this story, she spoke with two medical experts about what to consider when buying a travel pill.

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