Easy Way to Remove Pills From a Blister Pack

by JRV31

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Intro: Easy Way to Remove Pills From a Blister Pack

This is the result of a comment made on this instructable:

https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Child-Proof-Containers-Easy-To-Open/

I have some pills in a hard to open blister pack and her comment got me thinking I should be able to help her.

To open a blister pack using my method all you will need is a small flat screwdriver. On mine the blade is 1/8 inches wide.

STEP 1: Make an Opening

Turn the blister pack vertical so the pill falls to the bottom.

Hold the screwdriver horizontal.

Pierce the foil with the screwdriver at the top of the blister.

STEP 2: Prepare to Open the Blister

Turn the blister pack horizontal.

Insert the screwdriver horizontally through the blister on top of the pill.

Go a little past the blister so you have a place to apply leverage without breaking the pill.

STEP 3: Finish the Process

Carefully lift the screwdriver to tear the foil and reveal the pill.

7 Comments

counselor_3991 2 years ago

What I found to be easier is placing the blister pack over my daily dosage container and striking the blister with a mini hammer dropping the pill out of the blister pack and into the appropriate compartment of my pill planner 😉 (sorry, the 'add images' button does not appear to be working) Hope this helps!

lblady66 2 years ago

I APPRECIATE THE pdf OPTION. @ 80 with arthritis I need simple solutions.

Norfolkson 6 years ago

Interesting...but why not just push the pill through the foil backing as it was designed to do? It's not hard, unless of course if you have arthritis or some such condition. My mother who did have arthritis, used a specially made device to do this that I picked up at the drug store for her.

ShannonC130 5 years ago

I don't have arthritis but hand swelling and still have a horrible time! Mine are tiny white allergy pills with foil AND paper backing....good Lord it takes me forever...lol

peppypickle 9 years ago

a screw driver? brilliant! thanks for sharing!

grannyjones 9 years ago

Awesome!, and thank you. I have previously used a seam ripper, but have come a bit too close to impaling my hand.

JRV31 9 years ago

Glad I could help.