Size guide
What size paper bag for a pharmacy or medicines?
Short answer · medicine box to carry
V-Bottom Flat Handle Paper Bags, Small
20 × 26 cm (6 cm V-fold) · 8" × 10" · rated to 2 kg (estimated)
Pharmacy orders are small and light — a typical box of tablets is about 10 × 6 × 3 cm and weighs 50 g — but they vary from one strip to a month’s supply. Most pharmacies stock two sizes: a small flat or SOS bag for one or two items, and a slightly larger one for full prescriptions. Printing the pharmacy’s name and dosage reminders on the bag is common and useful.
Sizes at a glance
Worked out from typical item sizes against every standard size we make, allowing room for handles and packing.
| Packing | Best standard size | Fit | Also works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine box to carry | V-Bottom Flat Handle Paper Bags — Small · 20 × 26 cm (6 cm V-fold) | Roomy | V-Bottom Twisted Handle Paper Bags — Small · 20 × 26 cm (6 cm V-fold) |
| 3 × Medicine box to carry | V-Bottom Flat Handle Paper Bags — Small · 20 × 26 cm (6 cm V-fold) | Roomy | V-Bottom Twisted Handle Paper Bags — Small · 20 × 26 cm (6 cm V-fold) |
| 6 × Medicine box to carry | V-Bottom Flat Handle Paper Bags — Small · 20 × 26 cm (6 cm V-fold) | Good fit | V-Bottom Twisted Handle Paper Bags — Small · 20 × 26 cm (6 cm V-fold) |
Typical item sizes used
- Medicine box: 10 × 6 × 3 cm (3.9″ × 2.4″ × 1.2″), about 0.1 kg — A typical carton of tablets.
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What to watch for
- Two sizes cover most pharmacy counters: small for single items, medium for prescriptions.
- SOS and V-bottom bags are the economical choices — no handles are needed for light loads.
- Printed bags can carry storage and dosage reminders as well as branding.
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Questions
What size bag does a pharmacy need?
A small bag around 20 × 26 cm handles most single purchases; six or more medicine boxes still fit comfortably in it.
Are paper bags suitable for medicines?
Yes. Paper bags are hygienic, printable and compliant with plastic bag rules for pharmacy counters.
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