Corrugated packaging for pharmaceutical and health
Businesses that ship health and pharmaceutical products can request a corrugated box quote from Ontario Box Quotes. Your request is passed to a packaging supplier, who contacts you with a quote. This page lists the box types that usually fit and what to include.
What pharmaceutical and health businesses usually ship
Health and pharmaceutical products, supplies and equipment, which often carry strict print and handling needs.
The right box depends on weight, fragility, stacking, print and storage. The suggestions below are a starting point, and a supplier will confirm the best match for your product.
Box types that fit pharmaceutical and health
Printed corrugated cartons
Print carries product names, lot information and handling marks.
Diecut inserts
An insert holds vials, devices or kits steady inside the carton.
Custom-size boxes
A box sized to the product reduces movement during shipping.
RSC boxes
Standard cartons cover outbound cases once the size and weight are known.
What to include in your quote request
Print and labelling needs
The wording, codes and labels that must appear on the carton.
Handling needs
Any temperature, cleanliness or handling requirements the supplier should know about.
Standards that apply
Any packaging standards you must meet, so the supplier can say what they can provide.
Pharmaceutical and health quote pages by city
These cities name this industry in their own economic development material.
Mississauga
Mississauga's official plan names life sciences as one of four focus sectors, alongside advanced manufacturing, smart logistics and higher value business services.
Brampton
The City of Brampton names health and life sciences as one of its four focus areas.
Markham
A City of Markham economic profile lists life sciences among its key sectors.
Oakville
Invest Oakville lists health and life sciences among the town's key sectors.
Oshawa
The City of Oshawa's economic development strategy lists health and biosciences among its traditional sectors.
Guelph
The City of Guelph's economic development strategy lists life sciences as one of its industry clusters.
London
The London Economic Development Corporation lists health and life sciences among its fastest-growing sectors for London.
Pharmaceutical and health packaging questions
Can the supplier meet regulatory packaging standards?
Requirements vary by product. State which standards apply in your request, and the supplier will say what they can and cannot provide.
What should I include in a box quote request for health and pharmaceutical products?
print and labelling needs, handling needs, standards that apply, plus the quantity, the date you need it and your delivery address.
Is sending a quote request an order?
No. A request only asks for a quote. A packaging supplier will contact you, and you decide whether to go ahead.
Request a quote for health and pharmaceutical products
Share your product, size, quantity and timing. A packaging supplier will follow up.
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