The Reason Pill Bottles Are Orange

they require greater protection from light or other environmental conditions.

But prescription bottles used by pharmacies have another important job: they need to be practical for the people using them.

A translucent amber bottle allows someone to look inside and see that there are tablets or capsules present. It can also make it easier to estimate how much medication remains without immediately opening the container.

That creates a useful compromise.

A completely clear bottle would make the contents very easy to see, but it would provide less protection from harmful

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