The Best Pill Organizers for Medicine and Vitamins (2025)

Number of compartments: 14 | Size: 6.1" x 3.6" x 1.9" | Labels: Days of the week, morning and night icons | Colors: 5

Who it's best for: People who take two pills a day, whether that be two different pills or a pill every morning and night, and those who travel frequently will like this compact pill organizer.

Why we love it: Dubbed the "ultimate pill organizer" by Nutrition Lab Director Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.N., NASM-CPT, this case is very compact (especially when compared to other two-a-day pill organizers) thanks to the seven pill boxes that are slotted like library cards into the case. The most unique feature of this pill organizer that I found in testing is the individual pill boxes are slim and can be taken out of the larger case, which is ideal if you need a day's worth of medicine while at work or only a few days' worth of pills while traveling. The pill boxes are labeled by the day of the week and each box has two compartments labeled with sun and moon icons for morning and evening doses.

With over 9,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, customers and our experts love the overall design and appearance of this inexpensive pill organizer. "It checks off every box: portability, durability, easy to use and open, the design, everything," Sassos shared.

What to take note of: "Its only downfall is that it can be a little time consuming to fill and put it together," Sassos griped, but still considered it "a game changer for pill organizers." I personally found this case just as easy to fill and set up for the week as other two-a-day options that I tried, but I needed to use my nails to open some of the compartments' lids.

Number of compartments: 14 | Size: 7.5" x 3.8" x 1.5" | Labels: Days of the week, A.M., P.M. | Colors: 2

Who it's best for: The large size of each compartment on this incredibly inexpensive pill organizer is ideal if you take larger pills and vitamins.

Why we love it: At less than $5, it's hard to beat the price. "I like that this model is clearly labeled, and the A.M. is one color and the P.M. is another color," Sassos said. This case is on the bigger side, which is great if you take large pills. If you have the storage space for it, this organizer won't make a dent in your bank account.

You can also use this as a biweekly case if you only take pills once a day and want an inexpensive organizer. This way, you will only need to restock the organizer with pills biweekly rather than at the end of every week.

What to take note of: Beyond the unaesthetic appearance, I found each compartment a bit difficult to open. While it's not impossible (you just need to use a bit more effort than other options on this list), I do not recommend this pick for anyone with dexterity issues or arthritis. Plus, this can be a pro if you have small children and want a case that's harder to access, but be sure to keep pill organizers in a secure place where children cannot reach them.

Number of compartments: 8 | Size: 4.3" x 3.5" x 1.2" | Labels: Days of the week, numbers, blank labels | Colors: 5

Who it's best for: This affordable, compact case is ideal for anyone who wants a discreet-looking pill organizer and people who take pills in a variety of sizes.

Why we love it: Vitamins and pills vary in size, so the two large compartments and six smaller sections in this case are perfect for storing all sorts of pills. "This affordable organizer helps me keep pills separate and I appreciate the various-sized sections so I can fit small and medium-sized pills," said Updates Editor Elizabeth Berry, who stores around two weeks of medication at a time in this case. I appreciate that you can sort pills by size or by daily doses with an extra slot for backup pills, which can come in handy if you drop one.

Sassos and I loved the color options, design and portability of this case. Available in five colors, the streamlined appearance of this case does not resemble a pill organizer, which can be ideal for anyone who would like to keep their medicine discreet. Another tester loved the convenience of this organizer's compact size and slips it in her bag for daily use and travel. "I've used it on a wide variety of trips, including a three-week international trip," she said.

What to take note of: While there are eight compartments in this case, Sassos said the unique design "can be partly frustrating since the base only has six slots, but the top has two larger slots." This can make it hard to fit larger pills in the smaller slots if you're organizing by day and you take a lot of pills, but I had no issues fitting four pills in each compartment.

However, I had a bit of difficulty opening each compartment, but after repetitively opening and closing the lids, they became a bit looser and easier. "It’s not the sturdiest and I haven’t tried it for long but I notice that some reviews show concerns on durability," Sassos said.

Number of compartments: 28 | Size: 8.8" x 5.6" x 1.6" | Labels: Days of the week, four icons for the time of day (morning, afternoon, evening, night) | Colors: 4

Who it's best for: This large pill organizer is best suited for people who take up to four doses of medicine per day and want to ensure that they do not miss a dose or accidentally take a pill more than needed.

Why we love it: For someone who takes multiple pills a day at multiple times a day, this case is best suited for holding and organizing every pill. There are seven sections for each day of the week and four individual capsules for different doses throughout the day. "It’s large, color-coded and organized, and the best part is that you can take the containers out if you need to take a day’s dose with you or are traveling," Sassos shared.

I love the rainbow organizer that helps keep the days in the right order, as well as sunrise, sun, moon and star icons to indicate the time of day. And while it's large in size, the latches were quite secure in testing, so you can travel with one section in your bag to take your medications throughout the day — or you can bring the entire full case in a suitcase for a week-long trip.

This organizer was a bit tedious to fill, but it was well worth it because you only need to open one capsule at a time, allowing you to dump the pills right into your hand. Sometimes I had difficulty getting pills out of the capsule because I had to reach into the small opening or the latch didn't open fully enough to pour the contents out. Each capsule fits a decent amount of pills and the lids were easy to open, although they don't have the spring-open design.

What to take note of: The only downside that I found with this pill case is an obvious one: It's very large. Most likely, this is not a pill organizer to keep on a nightstand if you do not like clutter, so you'll ned to find a cabinet or drawer to fit it in. However, my grandma had a similarly large four-a-day pill organizer while in a nursing home and it stayed out on her bedside table, so it depends on personal needs and preferences.

Number of compartments: 7 | Size: 8.8" x 2.1" x 1.0" | Labels: Days of the week | Colors: 5

Who it's best for: Those who have difficulty opening lids and do not have kids around who can easily get into the case.

Why we love it: Opening these lids are extremely easy thanks to the spring-open lid design. Simply press the white button at the bottom of each compartment and the lid will spring open so that you can grab the contents inside. I needed to add a bit of pressure to open these lids, but it was otherwise the easiest pill case organizer to open that I tested, which makes it great for anyone with dexterity issues or arthritis.

The day of the week labels are large and easy to read, and the rainbow design is enjoyable and functional, corresponding with the order of days. "It fits just enough, is straightforward and easily opens," said Sassos, who used this pill organizer throughout her pregnancy and to keep her on track with prenatal, fish oil and iron pills.

What to take note of: While this is my personal favorite pill organizer, it's definitely a stay-at-home option. "It’s not the most portable when pills are inside it but it’s great for home use," Sassos said. If you throw this pill organizer in a bag or suitcase, a lid's button may be triggered, opening the compartment and spilling the pills. Also, Sassos reported that one of the compartments did get a little faulty on the opening mechanisms after repeated daily use over months, but all of the other ones are fine. And be sure to keep this case out of reach of small children since it is so easy to open.

Number of compartments: 14 | Size: 8.75" x 4.5" x 1.0" | Labels: Days of the week, A.M., P.M. | Colors: 3

Who it's best for: Those who have difficulty opening lids and take pills twice a day.

Why we love it: This large pill case is designed for twice a day dosing with the days of the week, A.M. and P.M. clearly labeled, which Sassos said "makes morning and evening medications a breeze to stay organized." The spring-open lid design makes it easy to open each compartment as well.

One of our GH experts takes 11 pills a day and sized up to this pill organizer to fit everything she needs. "The tabs are easy to push open and just as easy to lock back into place — I've tried other organizers that require more force and have actually broken a couple and have sent pills flying across the room," she shared.

"It’s incredibly affordable and the clear lid material makes it easy to see if you have any pills inside that you need to take for the rest of the day," Sassos said.

What to take note of: Our GH expert admitted "it is massive" and does not bring it along on her travels. I noticed that each lid does not open as widely as the Auvon Weekly Pill Organizer, but you can just push the lid open more if needed. Plus, the unaesthetic design makes it not the best for sitting out on your nightstand.

Number of compartments: 7 | Size: Small: 1.05 x 1.8 x 2", medium: 2.1" x 1.8" x 2", large: 3.7" x 1.8" x 2" | Labels: Days of the week | Colors: 17

Who it's best for: Travelers and those willing to spend more money on a luxurious pill organizer may like these magnetic capsules.

Why we love it: Unlike other pill cases, this unique set includes individual capsules for pills that can be magnetically connected to the other capsules. That way, you can disconnect one day's worth of pills and bring it with you to work or you can bring three capsules for a weekend getaway (the options are endless).

"I like that [the Cadence Pillcase] is not translucent — it’s a very durable material and will hold up well when traveling," Sassos shared. The unconventional design is not for everyone, but the leakproof capsules can store large pills or lotions without spilling so you can travel with both topical medications and pills. Plus, the magnetic design allows you to connect the capsules together so that you can store them in different formations or stacks to fit in your storage space or bag. This can be ideal if you want to bring one small capsule with you for the day since you can disconnect it from the other capsules.

"Aesthetic-wise it’s probably the most beautiful pill organizer you’ll find," Sassos said. Available in 17 colors, including neutral and vibrant shades, these capsules also come in small, medium and large sizes. I recommend the small sizes if you intend to travel with the capsules, but the large capsules can be ideal if you store your vitamins and pills in bulk and want to organize by medication type, not days of the week. You can buy each capsule individually ($15 for one small capsule) or build a Cadence Capsule System with different label options if you do not want a pack of seven pill cases.

What to take note of: This is the priciest option on the list, so it may feel like an exorbitant expense for something you can buy for a fraction of the cost. However, if you're willing to spend more money, this is our our most luxurious pick and it's great for travel.

Number of compartments: 28 | Size: 3.5" x 3" x 1.25" | Labels: Days of the week | Colors: 3

Who it's best for: This case is ideal for those who don't take many pills and want an aesthetically-pleasing case that you can travel with.

Why we love it: Personalizing bags and luggage with your initials is always fun, so why stop there? I love this bright and colorful option that is available in a striped blue pattern, green and blue design and an orange and pink colorway. I also appreciate that the plastic case is inside the soft, zippered case because you can remove the plastic case and use the zippered case for other small items when you do not need your pills (two uses in one product!).

What to take note of: Although it's adorable, this is a small pill case that won't fit a ton in each compartment. If you take more than three pills a day that are each a bit large (think fish oil pills) I wouldn't recommend this option. Also, the first letter of each day is translucently marked on the plastic lids, which can be very difficult to read.

Port and Polish Crisp White A.M./P.M. Pill Box: One of our analysts wanted to spruce up her bathroom shelf and was very pleased with the stylish pill organizers from Port and Polish. "The box itself has a soft-touch finish which feels really nice," she said. "It also has a mirror in the lid, which makes it feel more like a jewelry box than a pill organizer." The compact size is great for storage and travel, but you won't be able to fit many pills in each compartment slot.

Momentous Promixx Pill Case: I haven't thoroughly tested this pill case, but I got the chance to check it out at the time of writing this article. Each case is about $13 and has three slots inside for three different pills or doses. The cases are magnetic, so you can buy multiple and stack them together like the Cadence Pillcase, but two cases will hold only six doses, which can be frustrating if you want to organize pills by days of the week. Plus, I found the lid annoying to twist open and close.

Dosey 7-Day Pill Compact: I love the appearance of this pill case (you wouldn't expect it to be carrying medicine!) and it comes in three pastel shades of blush, sage and lilac. However, this case does not have any labels and it has only one large lid. This can be a problem for some because you cannot dump the pills into your hand (and it can be difficult to grab a pill) and some customers reported that small pills moved between slots while traveling.

Featy Weekly Pill Organizer: A health editor at GH loves this case, which is very similar to our top pick. "I love it because you can just grab the days you want if you are off for the weekend. It also stay closed tight so you don't have random supplements and pills at the bottom of your bag," she said.

Our experts in the Good Housekeeping Institute Nutrition Lab test all sorts of health essentials. Sassos tested over a dozen pill organizers, and she recommended the products that performed the best for this roundup. I also spoke to multiple staff members and medicine-takers to get a sense of what people like in a pill organizer and hear their recommendations.

Here are some factors we took into consideration when testing pill organizers:

• Construction: Sassos shared how well pill organizers held up over time with repetitive use. We picked cases that are durable and will keep your pills safe in well-closed compartments.
• Design: We sought pill boxes that we believe have well-marked labels that are easy to read.
• Ease of use: A priority for us was finding pill cases that are easy to open and use. This comes down to how easily we were able to open lids, fill the case and label compartments.
• Size: We took into account the size of the pill organizer to decide whether it was portable or not. We also considered if each compartment was too small for multiple pills.

✔️ Ease of use: If you have any dexterity issues, arthritis or difficulty opening containers, consider buying a pill organizer with spring-open lids. This will make it much easier to fill, open and close each container.

Also, I found it hard to open some compartment lids without using my fingernail, so this can be an issue if you have very short nails.

✔️ Portability: Whether you travel often, need to take medications while you're at work or often forget to take your medicine, a small, portable pill organizer will be ideal. That way, you can throw it in your work bag, purse or suitcase and take your medicine wherever you go.

✔️ Appearance: Consider your personal preferences on design and color. For most of our picks, there's no hiding that it's a pill organizer, so if you prefer to keep your medicine discreet, you'll need to store it somewhere hidden.

Sassos found minimal downsides but tons of benefits to using pill organizers: "Pill organizers can also help improve medication adherence as they help minimize confusion. It’s a great tool for staying organized and reduces the risk of missed or double doses," she explained. Pill organizers can ultimately reduce dosing errors, keep you on track with your medication and safely transport your pills while commuting or traveling.

Sassos also pointed out that pill organizers can also be an incredibly helpful resource for caregivers to help manage medication and doses for another person. "Ultimately the one you choose must be suited to your medication and supplementation needs and have slots large enough to hold whatever is required," she said.

"Some medications can be sensitive to light, meaning that prolonged exposure can reduce their efficacy," Sassos says. She recommends keeping pill organizers (especially translucent, clear cases) out of direct sunlight. Instead, store them in a cool, dry spot that does not get tons of sunlight or excess moisture — don't put it on your windowsill.

Most importantly, keep pill organizers and medication out of reach of children. Some of the options on this list are more difficult to open than others, but the mechanisms are not childproof, so it's better to be safe than sorry and put it somewhere kids cannot access.

Isabella Cavallo is the assistant commerce editor at the Good Housekeeping Institute. She has experience reporting on health topics as well as testing, evaluating and reviewing all sorts of products, including fitness and wellness gear.

To write this story, Cavallo consulted Stefani Sassos, M.S., R.D.N., C.D.N., NASM-CPT. Sassos is the director of the Nutrition and Fitness Lab at the GH Institute, where she conducts and oversees testing of vitamins, supplements, fitness gear and wellness products. Sassos tested over a dozen pill organizers to find the best options.