The Reason Pill Bottles Are Orange

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The Bottle and the Cap Have Different Jobs

Another detail people often overlook is that the orange bottle and its white cap serve different purposes.

The amber body is primarily associated with protecting the contents from light. The cap, meanwhile, can provide a barrier against contamination and may be designed to reduce the risk of accidental access by children.

Many prescription containers use child-resistant closures. These caps are designed so that opening them requires a particular combination of movements rather than simply twisting the lid like an ordinary container.

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