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Available Sizes

Dram Size	Volume	Common Use	Case Qty
6 dram	~22ml	Physician samples, very small fills	1,000/case
8 dram	~30ml	Sample dispensing, short fills	1,000/case
13 dram	~48ml	Standard fills, compounding applications	1,000/case
16 dram	~59ml	General dispensing, non-CR protocols	1,000/case
20 dram	~74ml	Capsule and tablet fills	1,000/case
30 dram	~111ml	High-volume fills, veterinary use	1,000/case
40 dram	~148ml	Bulk dispensing	1,000/case
60 dram	~222ml	Large-format dispensing	500/case

When Snap Cap Vials Are Appropriate

Federal PPPA regulations and most state pharmacy boards require child-resistant packaging for oral prescription medications dispensed to retail patients. Snap cap vials are appropriate when: (1) the patient has signed a documented non-CR waiver, (2) the medication is PPPA-exempt, (3) the vial is for physician samples or non-retail dispensing, or (4) the product is for veterinary use. When in doubt, your state board of pharmacy dispensing guidelines are the authoritative reference.

For compliance requirements, see our pharmaceutical packaging compliance guide to understand when snap cap vials are appropriate.

Amber Snap Cap Vials

Amber snap cap vials provide UV protection for light-sensitive formulations in non-CR dispensing contexts. For compounding pharmacies dispensing UV-sensitive preparations where CR packaging is not required, amber snap cap gives you UV protection without the CR mechanism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use snap cap vials for standard retail prescription dispensing?

Only with a documented patient waiver or for PPPA-exempt medications. Most oral prescriptions require child-resistant packaging. Using snap caps for general retail dispensing without documentation creates regulatory risk. For standard dispensing, use pop-top or reversible cap vials.

For child-resistant retail dispensing, use pop top vials for standard child-resistant retail dispensing.

Are snap cap vials appropriate for compounding pharmacies?

Yes, in many contexts — including intermediate storage, quality control sampling, and physician-dispensed products where the final take-home container is separate. Confirm with your state board whether your specific use case requires child-resistant packaging.

For documented non-child-resistant use with flexibility, consider reversible cap vials for documented non-CR dispensing with easy-open option.

What is the difference between snap cap and push-turn vials?

Snap cap vials open with a press only and are not child-resistant. Push-turn vials require a simultaneous push and turn and are CPSC-compliant child-resistant packaging. If there is any chance a child could access the dispensed product, use a child-resistant vial.

Do you stock amber snap cap vials?

Yes. Amber snap cap vials are stocked across standard sizes and are suitable for UV-sensitive formulations in non-child-resistant dispensing contexts.

What is the minimum order?

Case quantities — 1,000 units per case for most sizes. No minimum beyond a single case.

Also consider

Pop Top Vials (CR, Script-Pro compatible) | Reversible Cap Vials (CR with easy-open mode) | Push-and-Turn Vials (CR, added security)

For maximum safety, also explore push-and-turn vials for maximum child-resistance.

For brand-specific packaging, check out our Prefer brand vials.

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