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Re-activateWhy do some over-the-counter medications come in foil bubbles that you have to push the pills through? —B.N., Ooltewah, Tenn.
The bubbles, or "blister packs," offer some advantages over pill bottles. Drugs can be packaged by individual dose, which might help reduce the risk of accidental overdoses. The packs might also help people adhere to a medication regimen, especially if they label each dose by day or meal. And the perforations on some packs make it easy to separate a dose from the overall pack, improving portability.
Some pharmacies will repackage prescription medication in blister packs if you request it (but you may need to pay extra for it).
Read more on how to avoid medication errors .
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