Pharmacy Vials and Compounding Supplies
Pharmacy vials and compounding supplies for dispensing and preparation - amber and clear prescription vials with child-resistant and snap caps, liquid oval bottles, ointment jars, dram vials and compounding accessories including graduates, spatulas, ointment slabs and mixing tools. Available in a range of dram sizes and fill volumes, in amber for light-sensitive drugs and clear for visual inspection. Wholesale case pricing for retail, hospital, long-term care and 503A and 503B compounding pharmacies, with standing orders on high-turn vial sizes.
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Pharmacy Vials and Compounding Supplies for Dispensing and Preparation
Dispensing containers and compounding tools support prescription packaging and non-sterile preparation in retail, institutional and compounding pharmacies. This category covers prescription vials, liquid ovals, ointment jars and dram vials plus the graduates, spatulas and mixing accessories used in compounding.
Vial and Compounding Formats Stocked
- Prescription vials - Amber and clear polypropylene vials from 6 dram to 60 dram with child-resistant and non-child-resistant snap or screw caps, packed with or without caps for cap-separate dispensing.
- Liquid oval bottles - Amber oval bottles for oral liquids and suspensions with child-resistant caps, in ounce fill sizes for pharmacy dispensing.
- Ointment jars and salve tins - Wide-mouth jars in clear and white with screw or flat caps for creams, ointments and compounded semi-solids.
- Dram and packaging vials - Small dram vials and philips-style vials for pills, samples and unit packaging.
- Compounding accessories - Graduates and conical measures, stainless and polypropylene spatulas, ointment slabs and pads, and mixing tools for non-sterile compounding.
Pharmacy Container Comparison
| Container | Common Sizes | Color | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescription vial | 6-60 dram | Amber, clear | Solid oral dispensing |
| Liquid oval bottle | 2-16 oz | Amber | Oral liquids, suspensions |
| Ointment jar | 0.5-16 oz | Clear, white | Creams, compounded semi-solids |
| Dram vial | 1-8 dram | Amber, clear | Pills, samples, unit packaging |
| Graduate | 10-1000 mL | Clear PP or glass | Compounding measurement |
Child-Resistant and Amber Container Options
Prescription containers are stocked with child-resistant closures that meet standard senior-friendly and child-resistant requirements, and with non-child-resistant caps where a signed waiver applies.
Prescription vials and liquid ovals are among the highest-volume dispensing consumables a pharmacy reorders, with compounding accessories replaced as preparation volume dictates. Standing orders on the common dram sizes keep dispensing counters and compounding areas supplied. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Browse Related Categories
Support preparation with Spatulas, Scoops and Small Tools and measurement with Bottles, Beakers and Glassware. Use Labeling and Marking for container identification, or browse the full Labware, Plasticware and Lab Consumables section and the Laboratory Supplies catalog.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between amber and clear prescription vials?
Amber vials filter ultraviolet and visible light to help protect light-sensitive medications during storage and dispensing. Clear vials allow visual inspection of the contents and are used where light protection is not required. Both are stocked across the standard dram range with child-resistant and non-child-resistant caps.
Are child-resistant and non-child-resistant caps both available?
Yes. Vials and liquid ovals are stocked with child-resistant closures that meet senior-friendly and child-resistant standards, and with non-child-resistant snap or screw caps for use where a patient waiver is on file. Vials are also sold cap-separate for pharmacies that pair caps at the counter.
What dram sizes are prescription vials stocked in?
Prescription vials are stocked from 6 dram through 60 dram, covering small solid-dose counts up to larger quantities. Dram size corresponds to fill capacity, so pharmacies typically stock several sizes to match prescription volume. Each product page lists the dram size and cap compatibility.
Can hospitals and labs order pharmacy vials and compounding supplies in bulk?
Yes. Pharmacy vials and compounding supplies are stocked in case quantities for retail and hospital pharmacies, long-term care pharmacies, and 503A and 503B compounding sites. Standing orders cover the highest-volume SKUs, including 13-dram and 30-dram prescription vials, amber liquid ovals and child-resistant caps. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What pharmacy dispensing and compounding should a laboratory stock on its formulary?
A working pharmacy dispensing and compounding stock list typically includes prescription vials in the common 13-, 20- and 30-dram sizes, amber liquid ovals for oral suspensions, ointment jars for compounded semi-solids, graduates and spatulas for measurement and mixing, and a supply of child-resistant caps. MAP Medical builds consolidated packages by facility type and testing volume - contact our team for an assessment.