Patent Publication Number: US-11648176-B2

Title: Medicine container, method of assembling the container, and method of dispensing the medicine from the container

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION 
     This application is a continuation application and claims priority to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/928,943, filed Mar. 22, 2018, entitled “MEDICINE CONTAINER, METHOD OF ASSEMBLING THE CONTAINER, AND METHOD OF DISPENSING THE MEDICINE FROM THE CONTAINER,” which is incorporated by reference in its entirety. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     The field of the present disclosure relates generally to medication packaging and, more specifically, to a child-resistant medication container assembly for storing a plurality of dosages of medication therein, for dispensing the dosages from the container, and for providing information related to administration of the medication integrated with the container assembly. 
     To receive prescription medicines, patients need to acquire a prescription prepared by a person authorized to prescribe medicine. A prescription medicine is then dispensed by a pharmacist, and the prescription medicine typically comes with an information leaflet providing information about the medicine, its side effects, if any, instructions for use of the medicine, and any relevant cautions and warnings. 
     Most prescription medicines are dispensed by a pharmacist in a bottle or in a blister card. Some prescription medicines that are dispensed in this manner have complicated instructions for use and may not be easy for a patient to remember. For example, some prescription medicines are to be taken in the morning, afternoon, or evening, some with or without food, some with or without certain types of food, and in particular quantities. In these situations, a patient may need to read the bottle, or compliance pack, or refer back to the information leaflet for instructions when taking the medicine. A patient also may need to keep a log of when he or she took the medicine to ensure compliance with any timing instructions. 
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION 
     In one aspect, a child-resistant medication container assembly is provided. The assembly includes a blister card including a plurality of compartments each configured to support a dosage of medication, and a puck including a body portion, a recess that defines a partition wall in the body portion, and a plurality of openings defined in the partition wall. Each opening corresponds to one of the plurality of compartments in the blister card. The assembly further includes a carton including a first wall opposite a second wall. An access opening is defined in the first wall and a plurality of perforations are defined in the second wall. The access opening is sized to provide access to the plurality of compartments, and each perforation corresponds to one of the plurality of compartments in the blister card. 
     In another aspect, a method of assembling a child-resistant medication container assembly is provided. The method includes aligning a blister card, including a plurality of compartments each configured to support a dosage of medication, with a puck that includes a body portion, a recess that defines a partition wall in the body portion, and a plurality of openings defined in the partition wall. Each opening corresponds to one of the plurality of compartments in the blister card when the blister card is aligned with the puck. The method further includes attaching the blister card to the puck to form a puck assembly, and positioning the puck assembly within a carton that includes a first wall opposite a second wall. An access opening is defined in the first wall and a plurality of perforations are defined in the second wall. The access opening is sized to provide access to the plurality of compartments, and each perforation corresponds to one of the plurality of compartments in the blister card. The method also includes closing the carton to enclose the puck assembly therein. 
     In yet another aspect, a method of dispensing medication secured within a child-resistant medication container assembly to a user is provided. The method includes providing the child-resistant medication container assembly including a carton, a puck, and a blister card, wherein the blister card is secured to the puck and the puck is secured to the carton. The method further includes applying a force to at least one compartment of a plurality of compartments of the blister card, wherein the plurality of compartments are accessible through an access opening in a first wall of the carton, and breaking a seal of the at least one compartment such that a dosage of medication contained therein is discharged through an opening in the puck and through an opening in a second wall of the carton. The opening in the second wall of the carton is defined by a perforation in the second wall. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG.  1    is a perspective view of an example child-resistant medication container assembly, the container assembly having a cover in a closed position. 
         FIG.  2    is a perspective view of the child-resistant medication container assembly shown in  FIG.  1    with the cover in an open position. 
         FIG.  3    is an exploded view of an example puck assembly that may be used in the container assembly shown in  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  4    is an assembled view of the puck assembly shown in  FIG.  3   . 
         FIG.  5    is a perspective view of a first side of an example puck that may be used in the puck assembly shown in  FIG.  3   . 
         FIG.  6    is a perspective view of a second side of the puck shown in  FIG.  5   . 
         FIG.  7    is an illustration of engineering drawing specifications of an example blister card that may be used in the puck assembly shown in  FIG.  3   . 
         FIG.  8    is a top plan view of a blank of sheet material for forming an example carton that may be used in the container assembly shown in  FIG.  1   . 
         FIG.  9    is a bottom plan view of the blank of sheet material shown in  FIG.  8   . 
         FIG.  10    is a perspective view of an example overpack carton for storing and transporting multiple child-resistant medication container assemblies. 
         FIG.  11    is a top plan view of an example blank of sheet material for forming the overpack carton shown in  FIG.  10   . 
         FIG.  12    is a bottom plan view of the blank of sheet material shown in  FIG.  11   . 
         FIG.  13    is a perspective view of an additional child-resistant medication container assembly, the container assembly having a cover in a closed position. 
         FIG.  14    is a perspective view of the child-resistant medication container assembly shown in  FIG.  13    with the cover in an open position. 
         FIG.  15    is a top view of an alternative puck and an alternative label insert that both may be used with the container assembly shown in  FIG.  13   . 
         FIG.  16    is a perspective view of a first side of the puck shown in  FIG.  15   . 
         FIG.  17    is a perspective view of a second side of the puck shown in  FIG.  15   . 
         FIG.  18    is an illustration of engineering drawing specifications of an alternative blister card that may be used with the puck shown in  FIG.  15   . 
         FIG.  19    is a top plan view of a blank of sheet material for forming an alternative carton that may be used in the container assembly shown in  FIG.  13   . 
         FIG.  20    is a bottom plan view of the blank of sheet material shown in  FIG.  19   . 
         FIG.  21    is a perspective view of an alternative overpack carton for storing and transporting multiple child-resistant medication container assemblies. 
         FIG.  22    is a top plan view of an example blank of sheet material for forming the overpack carton shown in  FIG.  21   . 
         FIG.  23    is a bottom plan view of the blank of sheet material shown in  FIG.  22   . 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The following detailed description illustrates the disclosure by way of example and not by way of limitation. The description enables one skilled in the art to make and use the disclosure, describes several embodiments, adaptations, variations, alternatives, and use of the disclosure, including what is presently believed to be the best mode of carrying out the disclosure. 
     Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a child-resistant medication container assembly for storing a plurality of dosages of medication therein, for dispensing the dosages from the container, and for providing information related to administration of the medication integrated with the container assembly. The container assembly includes a carton and a puck assembly positioned within the carton. The puck assembly is formed from a puck that is rigid and capable of supporting a blister card having a plurality of compartments. Each compartment is sized to store a dosage of medication therein. When a consumer is ready to access the dosage of medication in one of the compartments, the consumer opens the carton to gain access to the puck assembly. For example, in one embodiment, the carton includes a first wall having an access opening defined therein, and a second wall having a plurality of perforations defined therein. Each perforation corresponds to one of the compartments in the blister card. Thus, the consumer accesses the plurality of compartments through the access opening, applies a force to the desired compartment, breaks a seal in the blister card that covers the desired compartment, and then forces the dosage through the corresponding perforation in the second wall of the carton to dispense the dosage of medication from the container assembly. As used herein, the term “user” or “consumer” means a person or person(s) who is consuming or using contents from the container assembly (e.g. a patient), a healthcare provider, and/or a patient assistant providing the contents from the container to the person(s) consuming the contents from the container. As used herein, the term “puck” is a term used by those skilled in the art, and generally refers to an object having a rigid body that substantially maintains its shape when a manual force is applied thereto. 
     The access opening is sized larger than an individual compartment in the blister card such that the first wall of the carton does not act as either a visual or physical hindrance to applying a force to the compartment with the user&#39;s finger when dispensing the dosage of medication from the container assembly. Moreover, no portion of the first wall extends across the access opening, thereby reducing the likelihood that the first wall will become damaged when attempting to access the plurality of compartments through the access opening. A damaged first wall may reduce the aesthetic appearance of the carton, and/or may act as an impediment to closing the cover of the carton when not in use. 
     In one embodiment, the container assembly is configured to be conveniently sized and portable, but also large enough to carry a sufficient amount of dosages to sustain the user for an extended period of time. For example, the carton has a generally thin profile such that it is capable of being placed within a pocket or a handbag of the user. As such, the user has the ability to carry the container assembly with them and administer a dosage of medication whenever it is convenient to do so. Moreover, as noted above, the blister card includes a plurality of compartments such that a user need only carry as many container assemblies as needed (e.g., one per week, or more than one if traveling for extended durations) rather than an entire prescription&#39;s worth of medication. 
     As noted above, the container assembly also includes information related to administration of the medication integrated with the carton. For example, in one embodiment, the blister card includes a number of compartments that is a multiple of the number of days in a week (e.g., 7, 14, or 21 compartments), and each compartment, or groupings of compartments, are labeled according to respective days of the week. In one embodiment, the container assembly also includes an informational panel adhered to a cover of the carton that overlays the first wall when in a closed position. The informational panel is positioned such that when the cover is in an open position, the user is provided with access to the plurality of compartments of the blister card and is also provided with a view of the instructional panel simultaneously. As such, the container assembly includes information that is conveniently located, easily discernible, and difficult to miss. 
     In one embodiment, the container assembly, an overpack carton, and/or blanks for forming the container assembly or the overpack carton, may include at least one marking thereon including, without limitation, indicia that communicates the product, a manufacturer of the product, and/or a seller of the product. For example, the marking may include printed text that indicates a product&#39;s name and briefly describes the product, logos and/or trademarks that indicate a manufacturer and/or seller of the product, and/or designs and/or ornamentation that attract attention. In another embodiment, the container assembly is void of markings, such as, without limitation, indicia that communicates the product, a manufacturer of the product, and/or a seller of the product. Furthermore, the container assembly and/or overpack carton may have any suitable size, shape, and/or configuration (i.e., number of sides), whether such sizes, shapes, and/or configurations are described and/or illustrated herein. For example, in one embodiment, the container assembly includes a shape that provides functionality, such as a shape that enables the container assembly to be easily transportable during every day use. 
     Referring now to the drawings,  FIGS.  1  and  2    are perspective views of an example child-resistant medication container assembly  100 . In the example embodiment, container assembly  100  includes a carton  102  and a puck assembly  104  positioned within carton  102 . Puck assembly  104  is formed from a puck  106 , a blister card  108 , and a label insert  110 , as will be explained in more detail below. Carton  102  includes a first wall  112  having an access opening  114  defined therein. Access opening  114  is sized to provide access to puck assembly  104  and, more specifically, to a plurality of compartments  116  of blister card  108  that are each configured to support a dosage  118  of medication. 
     Carton  102  also includes a second wall  182  (shown in  FIG.  8   ) and a third wall  120  that selectively overlays first wall  112 . For example, referring to  FIG.  1   , third wall  120  is in a closed position, which restricts access to puck assembly  104  through access opening  114 . In the example embodiment, third wall  120  is initially secured to the remainder of carton  102  in the closed position with adhesive. More specifically, carton  102  includes a first side wall  180  extending from first wall  112 , and a pair of breakaway tabs  124  extending from third wall  120 . When in the initially secured state, the pair of breakaway tabs  124  are adhered to first side wall  180 , and the pair of breakaway tabs  124  are coupled to third wall  120  with at least one connector tab  126  (shown in  FIGS.  8 - 9   ), such as a single connector tab  126  or multiple connector tabs  126 . 
     Referring to  FIG.  2   , third wall  120  is rotatable relative to first wall  112  such that third wall  120  is positioned in an open position to provide access to access opening  114 . More specifically, when opening container assembly  100  from its initially secured state shown in  FIG.  1   , a consumer breaks the at least one connector tab  126  formed between each breakaway tab  124  and third wall  120 , such as by rotating third wall  120  relative to first wall  112 . As such, the pair of breakaway tabs  124  remain adhered to first side wall  180 , and third wall  120  becomes freely rotatable relative to first wall  112 . In the example embodiment, carton  102  further includes a securing tab  130  extending from third wall  120 , and a tab slot  128  defined between first wall  112  and first side wall  180 . As such, third wall  120  may be re-secured in the closed position by inserting securing tab  130  within tab slot  128 . 
     In the example embodiment, access opening  114  is sized to correspond to an upper perimeter of a recess of puck  106 , as will be explained in more detail below. In other words, access opening  114  is sized such that an inner side edge  131  of access opening  114  does not extend past the upper perimeter edge of the recess of puck  106 . In one embodiment, inner side edge  131  defines a frame about the plurality of compartments  116 . In addition, access opening  114  is sized such that the plurality of compartments  116  are accessible through access opening  114  simultaneously. For example, access opening  114  is free of impediments, and does not have a portion of first wall  112  extending thereacross such that more than one compartment  116  is accessible through access opening  114  without manipulating the shape of carton  102  or of puck  106 . 
     In one embodiment, carton  102  also includes a removable panel  132  adhered to third wall  120 . Removable panel  132  is initially secured to first wall  112  when third wall  120  is in the closed position and container assembly  100  is in its initially secured state. More specifically, removable panel  132  is initially secured to first wall  112  with a plurality of connector tabs  134  disposed about a periphery of access opening  114 . The plurality of connector tabs  134  are broken when third wall  120  is rotated from the closed position, as shown in  FIG.  1   , to the open position. As such, removable panel  132  is oriented to face the consumer when third wall  120  is in the open position. Accordingly, in the example embodiment, removable panel  132  includes information related to administration of the medication printed thereon. For example, the information can include, but is not limited to, dosage size of the medication contained in container assembly  100 , warning notices, administration instructions such as the frequency in which the medication should be taken, and symbols that facilitate enhancing the discernibility of the information contained on removable panel  132 . 
     Referring to  FIGS.  3 - 6   , and as noted above, puck assembly  104  is formed from puck  106 , blister card  108 , and label insert  110 . In the example embodiment, puck  106  includes a body portion  136  having a first side  138  and a second side  140 . A recess  142  is defined in first side  138 , and recess  142  defines side walls  144  of puck  106 . Recess  142  is also partially defined by a partition wall  146  in body portion  136 , and a plurality of openings  148  are defined in partition wall  146 . Each opening  148  corresponds to one of the plurality of compartments  116  in blister card  108  such that openings  148  in puck  106  are configured to align with compartments  116  of blister card  108  having a specific and predetermined orientation. For example, as noted above, the number of compartments  116  in blister card  108  is a multiple of the number of days in the week. As such, puck  106  includes the same number of openings  148  as the number of compartments  116  in blister card  108  such that each compartment  116  is inserted through a respective corresponding opening  148  when puck  106  and blister card  108  are aligned with each other. In some embodiments, blister card  108  is adhered to second side  140  of puck  106 . 
     Referring to  FIGS.  4  and  5   , puck  106  has a top surface  149  defined on first side  138  of body portion  136 . In the example embodiment, recess  142  has a depth D defined by a distance between partition wall  146 , or insert label  110 , and top surface  149 . In addition, the plurality of compartments  116  each have a height H. In the example embodiment, depth D is greater than height H such that the plurality of compartments  116  are positioned a distance below first wall  112  (shown in  FIG.  2   ) when puck assembly  104  is positioned within carton  102 . 
     Referring to  FIGS.  5  and  6   , second side  140  of body portion  136  includes a plurality of reinforced cavities  150  extending between side walls  144  of puck  106  and partition wall  146 . Alternatively, the space defined between side walls  144  and partition wall  146  may be substantially solid. Forming puck  106  with reinforced cavities  150  facilitates reducing the weight, material use, and manufacturing cost of puck  106 . Moreover, puck  106  may be fabricated from any material that enables container assembly  100  to function as described herein. Example puck materials include, but are not limited to, paper-based material and plastic material. 
     In the example embodiment, body portion  136  of puck  106  includes a first end  152  and a second end  154 . Side walls  144  at first end  152  are angled inwardly relative to a longitudinal centerline of body portion  136  to define a taper at first end  152  of body portion  136 . As such, first end  152  has a reduced width, which enables puck  106  to be inserted into an open end of carton  102  more easily. In addition, in the example embodiment, side walls  144  at first end  152  and second end  154  are both formed with a ribbed surface  156 . Ribbed surface  156  provides a greater surface area for the application of adhesive to puck  106  when securing puck  106  to carton  102 . 
     Referring to  FIGS.  3  and  7   , blister card  108  includes a first side  158  and a second side  160 . Blister card  108  is formed from a semi-rigid plastic film or member  162  on first side  158  of blister card  108 , and a sealing layer  164  formed from foil or paper adhered to member  162  on second side  160  of blister card  108 . Blister card  108  further includes a plurality of compartments  116  formed in member  162  and protruding from first side  158  of blister card  108 . Each compartment  116  is sized and shaped to receive dosage  118  (shown in  FIG.  2   ) of medication therein in pill-form. The plurality of compartments  116  also define an opening on second side  160  of blister card  108 , which provides access to compartments  116  prior to adhering sealing layer  164  to blister card  108 . More specifically, sealing layer  164  overlays the openings on second side  160  of blister card  108  such that a seal for securing each dosage  118  of medication in respective compartments  116  is formed. As such, each dosage  118  of medication is sealed within respective compartments  116 , thereby protecting the medication from a surrounding environment. As will be explained in further detail below, dosages  118  of medication are accessible by applying a force on first side  158  of blister card  108  to a corresponding compartment  116 , which causes sealing layer  164  to be punctured and allows dosage  118  to be discharged through the opening in the corresponding compartment  116 . In some examples, blister card  108  may include a notch or other surface feature for ease in forming the carton  102 . 
     In the example embodiment, container assembly  100  is fitted with a blister card  108  that includes seven compartments  116  when container assembly  100  is configured for storing and dispensing medication that needs to be administered once a day. As such, container assembly  100  is capable of storing and dispensing a week&#39;s worth of medication using a thin and portable container such that a user need not carry a whole prescription&#39;s worth of medication with them when not at a primary storage location for the prescription. 
     The plurality of compartments  116  of the blister card  108  may have a variety of sizes and shapes in order to accommodate different types, sizes, and doses of medication. For example, compartments  116  may be circular, ovular, cuboidal, rectangular, and the like. Similarly, blister card  108  may include compartments  116  including any suitable combination of shapes and sizes. In other words, because a dosage  118  of medication in the form of a pill or capsule may have many sizes and shapes, blister card  108  can be manufactured to accommodate the specific size and shape of one or more types of medication. Further, many medications are adapted to be taken multiple times a day, at specific times of the day, and/or in combination with other medications. Therefore, compartments  116  may be sized, shaped, and arranged to store medications in any suitable orientation to specify an order or series of administration, for example, such as in the alternative container assembly embodiment that will be described in more detail below. The plurality of compartments  116  may be sized and shaped to allow easy access to and removal of the dosage  118  of medication from the plurality of compartments. 
     Referring again to  FIGS.  3  and  4   , label insert  110  is positioned within recess  142  of puck  106 . In one embodiment, label insert  110  is adhered to partition wall  146  on first side  138  of puck  106 . Label insert  110  includes a plurality of openings  166  defined therein, and each opening  166  in label insert  110  corresponds to one of the plurality of compartments  116  in blister card  108  and to one of the plurality of openings  148  in partition wall  146 . As such, label insert  110  does not impede insertion of compartments  116  through openings  148  in partition wall  146  when aligning puck  106  and blister card  108  relative to each other. In the example embodiment, label insert  110  includes information printed thereon. More specifically, label insert  110  has the days of the week printed thereon, and the text associated with each day of the week is printed adjacent a respective opening  166 . As such, a user is provided with the ability to easily determine which dosage  118  to dispense from container assembly  100 , and to easily track medication usage over the course of a week, which may improve compliance and adherence to a prescription and/or treatment plan. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  8  and  9   ,  FIG.  8    is a top plan (exterior) view of a blank  168  of sheet material for forming carton  102  (shown in  FIGS.  1  and  2   ), and  FIG.  9    is a bottom plan (interior) view of blank  168 . In the example embodiment, blank  168  has a first surface  170  and an opposing second surface  172 . Further, blank  168  defines a leading edge  174  and a trailing edge  176 . Blank  168  includes, from leading edge  174  to trailing edge  176 , a first joining flap  178 , a first wall  112 , a first side wall  180 , a second wall  182 , a second side wall  184 , a third wall  120 , and a second joining flap  186 . First side wall  180  and second side wall  184  have a lesser width than first wall  112  and second wall  182  to facilitate defining the substantially thin profile of carton  102 . 
     First wall  112  includes a first end flap  188  and a second end flap  190  extending from opposing sides of first wall  112 . First end flap  188  and second end flap  190  each include a plurality of score lines  192  defined therein. First wall  112  also includes perforated cutout  194  for defining removable panel  132 . More specifically, a plurality of connector tabs  134  define perforated cutout  194 , and connector tabs  134  facilitate separation of removable panel  132  from first wall  112 . 
     First side wall  180  includes a first auxiliary tab  196  and a second auxiliary tab  198  extending from opposing sides of first side wall  180 . Likewise, second side wall  184  includes a first auxiliary tab  200  and a second auxiliary tab  202  extending from opposing sides of second side wall  184 . First side wall  180  further includes a contoured cut line  204  defined therein that at least partially extends between first wall  112  and first side wall  180 . Contoured cut line  204  is formed in blank  168  to facilitate defining tab slot  128  (shown in  FIG.  2   ). First side wall  180  also includes a pair of adhesive zones  206 . As will be explained in more detail below, the pair of adhesive zones  206  are for receiving adhesive thereon, and are configured to align with breakaway tabs  124  when forming carton  102 . 
     Second wall  182  includes a first end flap  208  and a second end flap  210  extending from opposing sides of second wall  182 . When forming carton  102 , first end flap  188 , second end flap  190 , first auxiliary tab  196 , second auxiliary tab  198 , first auxiliary tab  200 , second auxiliary tab  202 , first end flap  208 , and second end flap  210  are joined together in a glued-end construction to define end walls of carton  102 . Second wall  182  also includes a plurality of perforations  212  defined therein. When carton  102  is formed, first wall  112  is opposite second wall  182 , and each perforation  212  corresponds to one of the plurality of compartments  116  in blister card  108  (both shown in  FIGS.  2 - 4   ). As such, applying a force to each compartment  116  causes sealing layer  164  to be punctured and also causes an opening to be formed in second wall  182  at a corresponding perforation  212  such that a dosage  118  of medication can be dispensed from container assembly  100 . 
     Second joining flap  186  includes securing tab  130  and the pair of breakaway tabs  124  positioned on opposing sides of securing tab  130 . As noted above, breakaway tabs  124  are coupled to third wall  120  with at least one connector tab  126 . In addition, breakaway tabs  124  are coupled to securing tab  130  with at least one connector tab  214 . Thus, to position third wall  120  in an open position from an initially secured state, having breakaway tabs  124  adhered to adhesive zones  206 , a user breaks connector tab  214  to separate securing tab  130  from breakaway tabs  124 , breaks connector tabs  126  to separate third wall  120  from breakaway tabs  124 , and rotates third wall  120  about a line of weakness  216  defined between second side wall  184  and third wall  120 . Line of weakness  216  enables third wall  120  to optionally be separated from container assembly  100 , which facilitates providing unimpeded access to blister card  108  through access opening  114  as shown in  FIG.  2   . 
     Referring to  FIG.  9   , as noted above, removable panel  132  includes information related to administration of the medication printed thereon. In addition, third wall  120  includes an adhesive zone  218  defined thereon, and for receiving adhesive thereon. Adhesive zone  218  is configured to align with removable panel  132  when forming carton  102  such that removable panel  132  becomes adhered to third wall  120 . As such, when third wall  120  is rotated into an open position from the initially secured state, connector tabs  134  are broken, removable panel  132  is separated from first wall  112 , thereby defining access opening  114 , and removable panel  132  is conveniently located on third wall  120  for providing information related to administration of the medication to the user. 
       FIGS.  10 - 12    illustrate an overpack carton  220  for storing and transporting multiple child-resistant medication container assemblies  100 . In the example embodiment, overpack carton  220  includes a container portion  222 , a pair of side flaps  224 , and a cover  226 . Container portion  222  defines an interior  228  sized to receive multiple container assemblies  100  therein. Container assemblies  100  are insertable into interior  228  through an open top  230  of container portion  222 . Side flaps  224  and cover  226  may then be used to enclose container assemblies  100  within interior  228  in anticipation of storing or transporting overpack carton  220 , for example. The user may then open overpack carton  220  to retrieve container assemblies  100  therefrom. 
       FIGS.  13 - 23    illustrate an additional child-resistant medication container assembly  232 , and an alternative overpack carton  234  for storing and transporting multiple child-resistant medication container assemblies  232 . In general, container assembly  232  contains all the features of container assembly  100 , but is sized to accommodate a greater number of dosages  118  of medication than container assembly  100 . For example, medication container assembly  232  has a similar thin profile as container assembly  100 , but has a greater length and width than container assembly  100 . 
     Likewise, referring to  FIGS.  15 - 18   , container assembly  232  includes a puck assembly  236  that is sized to accommodate a greater number of dosages  118  of medication than puck assembly  104 . Similar to puck assembly  104 , puck assembly  236  includes a puck  238 , a blister card  240 , and a label insert  242 . In the example embodiment, puck  238  includes a body portion  244  having a first side  246  and a second side  248 . A recess  250  is defined in first side  246 , and recess  250  defines side walls  252  of puck  238 . Recess  250  also defines a partition wall  254  in body portion  244 , and a plurality of openings  256  are defined in partition wall  254 . Each opening  256  corresponds to one of a plurality of compartments  258  in blister card  240  such that openings  256  in puck  238  are configured to align with compartments  258  of blister card  240  having a specific and predetermined orientation. For example, the number of compartments  258  in blister card  240  is a multiple of the number of days in the week. As such, puck  238  includes the same number of openings  256  as the number of compartments  258  in blister card  240  such that each compartment  258  is inserted through a respective corresponding opening  256  when puck  238  and blister card  240  are aligned with each other. In some embodiments, blister card  240  is adhered to second side  248  of puck  238 . 
     In the example embodiment, container assembly  232  is fitted with blister card  240  that includes fourteen compartments  258  when container assembly  232  is configured for storing and dispensing medication that needs to be administered twice a day. For example, referring again to  FIGS.  15 - 18   , the plurality of openings  256  and the plurality of compartments  258  are arranged in a pair of rows, including a first row  260  and a second row  262  each having seven openings  256  and seven compartments  258 . In one embodiment, when the user needs to administer the medication twice a day, such as in the morning and in the afternoon, compartments  258  in first row  260  are aligned with corresponding compartments  258  in second row  262  such that the compartments are arranged in pairs. In addition, label insert  242  has the days of the week printed thereon, and the text associated with each day of the week is printed to align with each pair of compartments. 
     In one embodiment, label insert  242  is color-coded, or otherwise provided with distinguishing markings, to facilitate distinguishing between the medication contained in first row  260  and in second row  262 . In some examples, the label insert may include multiple zones to indicate, different dosage times. In the example embodiment, label insert  242  includes a first zone  264  having a first color and a second zone  266  having a second color. First zone  264  is configured to align with first row  260  and second zone  266  is configured to align with second row  262  when label insert  242  is coupled to puck  238 . Moreover, in one embodiment, a first wall  268  (shown in  FIG.  14   ) of container assembly  232  is also color-coded, and/or includes informational text, and/or other visual indicators (e.g. sun and moon representations), in a manner such that first zone  264  and second zone  266  align with color-coded portions of first wall  268  when puck assembly  236  is positioned within the carton. As such, a user is provided with the ability to easily determine which dosage  118  to dispense from container assembly  232 , and to easily track medication usage during the day and over the course of a week. 
     Referring to  FIGS.  19  and  20   , a blank  270  of sheet material for forming a carton  272  of container assembly  232  (both shown in  FIGS.  13  and  14   ) is illustrated. In the example embodiment, blank  270  includes first wall  268  and a second wall  274 . Second wall  274  includes a plurality of perforations  276  defined therein. More specifically, the plurality of perforations  276  are arranged in a pair of rows to correspond to the arrangement of the plurality of compartments  258  of blister card  240  (both shown in  FIG.  18   ). Thus, when carton  272  is formed, first wall  268  is opposite second wall  274 , and each perforation  276  corresponds to one of the plurality of compartments  258  in blister card  240 . 
     This written description uses examples to disclose various implementations, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the various implementations, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the disclosure is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if they have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if they include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal language of the claims.