Frequently Asked Questions
What is AssurDose and what does it do?
AssurDose™ is a specialized packaging product line by AssurPack® that provides custom-branded, multi-dose blister packaging solutions for the compounding pharmacy industry. It helps pharmacies move beyond generic amber vials to packaging that reflects their brand identity.
AssurDose offers a full range of solutions, including custom cavity blister packs, slide-open PCR boxes, colorful airtight containers, branded sleeves, and labels. The company manages the entire process — from design and engineering to manufacturing and delivery — giving pharmacies a single partner for their packaging needs.
Who is AssurDose designed for?
AssurDose is built specifically for compounding pharmacies, direct-to-consumer (DTC) and telehealth pharmacies, and veterinary pharmacies. These businesses often need packaging that's both compliant and visually distinctive to stand out in a competitive specialty medicine market.
Whether you're a telehealth brand shipping directly to patients or a compounding pharmacy looking to formalize your identity, AssurDose tailors its packaging programs to fit your specific product, process, and branding goals.
What types of packaging does AssurDose offer?
AssurDose offers several multi-dose packaging formats, including:
Custom cavity blister packs
Slide-open PCR boxes
Colorful airtight containers
Branded sleeves and labels
Pharmacies can choose from in-stock customizable packaging options or work with AssurDose's team to develop entirely proprietary packaging designed around a specific product.
Can I get custom-branded packaging through AssurDose?
Yes, custom branding is central to the AssurDose offering. Every packaging solution — from custom cavities to sleeves and labels — is designed to incorporate your pharmacy's unique brand identity rather than using generic, off-the-shelf containers.
AssurDose's design team works directly with pharmacies to weave brand elements into every component, helping products stand out in customers' hands while maintaining compliance and functionality.
What is the difference between AssurDose and AssurPack?
AssurPack® is the parent company, known as a leader in child-resistant and compliant packaging solutions across multiple industries. AssurDose™ is a specialized product line under AssurPack, created specifically to serve the custom-branded packaging needs of compounding pharmacies, DTC/telehealth pharmacies, and veterinary pharmacies.
In short, AssurPack provides broader child-resistant packaging expertise and comprehensive compliance foundation, while AssurDose applies that expertise to a focused, brand-forward packaging program for specialty medicine businesses.
Does AssurDose offer graphic design services?
Yes, AssurDose provides in-house graphic design services as part of its packaging program. Its designers work to integrate your brand identity into every packaging component, from small details like custom cavities to larger elements like sleeves and labels.
This means pharmacies don't need to source a separate design partner — branding and packaging development happen together, ensuring a cohesive look across the entire product.
What machinery and packaging systems does AssurDose provide?
AssurDose vets and provides reliable packaging machinery systems tailored to the compounding medicine industry, including budget-friendly, tabletop blister card machines with branded cavities. These systems are selected to integrate seamlessly with a pharmacy's production demands.
The goal is to help pharmacies of varying sizes — from small compounding operations to scaling DTC brands — access go-to-market packaging equipment without unnecessary complexity or cost.
What materials do AssurDose's heat sealers work with?
AssurDose's heat sealers are built for medical packaging applications and work efficiently with foils, medical-grade papers, Tyvek, and other heat-sealable lidstock. This ensures every seal meets the accuracy and compliance standards required for compounded medications.
These systems are designed with adaptability in mind, maintaining consistent quality and reliability across a range of packaging formats and product types.
Does AssurDose offer development management services?
Yes, AssurDose provides end-to-end Product Development Services to guide pharmacies through every stage of their packaging program. This includes selecting the right packaging type, integrating compatible machinery, and managing the project from concept through deployment.
With leadership bringing over 30 years of Package Engineering experience and multiple patents, AssurDose acts as a single, expert partner — reducing the need to coordinate with multiple vendors across the packaging supply chain.
What are AssurDose's minimum order quantities (MOQs)?
AssurDose offers low minimum order quantities (MOQs), making custom-branded packaging accessible to pharmacies at various stages of growth — from smaller compounding pharmacies to scaling DTC and telehealth brands. Exact MOQs vary depending on the packaging format and level of customization selected, so it's best to confirm specifics during a consultation.
How do I get started with AssurDose?
Getting started begins with a free consultation with AssurDose's packaging engineers. During this session, the team evaluates your product, branding goals, and production needs to recommend the best packaging solutions — whether that's an in-stock customizable option or a fully proprietary design.
From there, AssurDose manages the full process, including design, specification, manufacturing, and delivery, so you have one partner overseeing your packaging from concept to finished product.
How do I schedule a consultation with AssurDose?
You can schedule a free consultation directly at assurdose.com/contact. The consultation connects you with AssurDose's expert packaging engineers, who will help identify the best solutions to protect your product and make a strong impression with your customers.