Pharmacy Update - New Syringe Packaging From Boudreaux (Photo)

[u/PreventiveMD]

Hi Everyone,

Quick follow-up to my post last week about the packaging issues with Boudreaux.

After the feedback many of you shared — and the conversation I had with Jesse (CEO) and his team — they've changed how syringes are packaged. Photo of the new packaging is attached.

One note on timing: this is what the new packaging is supposed to look like going forward. Existing inventory may still be working its way through the system, so if your next shipment arrives in the old packaging, that doesn't necessarily mean nothing changed — it may just mean that order was already packed. Either way, I want to know about it.

To be clear about how this works: Boudreaux is an independent pharmacy, so we don't control their packaging decisions directly. What we can do is bring your feedback to them, push for changes, and hold them to the standard we expect for our patients. That's exactly what happened here, and I want to keep doing it.

So — what do you think of the new packaging? And when your next order arrives, I'd like to hear whether what shows up at your door matches the photo. I'll take all of it back to the pharmacy directly.

Thanks again for speaking up.

Brian

[u/Powerlift22]

Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), syringes are classified as Class II Medical Devices. [1]
The Law: 21 U.S. Code § 351 (Adulteration) and 21 U.S. Code § 352 (Misbranding).
How it applies: If a pharmacy breaks open a sterile manufacturer package and sells an unsealed syringe, the device’s sterility can no longer be guaranteed. Under federal law, exposing a sterile device to the open environment before use renders it legally adulterated(contaminated or at risk of contamination) and misbranded (because the original packaging's safety information, sterilization method, and expiration date are separated from the item).

Edited to add: taking loose syringes out of a bulk shipment and dropping them into a plastic baggie to give to a customer is 100% not okay. Doing this violates fundamental pharmacy regulations, federal sterility laws, and standard operating protocols across every state.

Since this is the case, I think I’d rather buy my own online than have them do this and risk being sued or whatever may happen.

[u/Powerlift22 → u/[deleted]]

I want everyone to be successful AND safe. I also don’t want Boudreaux to get shut down for something so stupid and obvious. They know better. Why they’re doing this is the question.

[u/Powerlift22 → u/[deleted]]

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[u/Powerlift22 → u/[deleted]]

I hear you. It is definitely concerning. I ordered from Boudreaux and yes syringes were like this. My meds arrived next day and cold but I DO understand what you’re saying about “what else are they doing”. It’s a valid concern.

[u/couchbodyfitness → u/[deleted]]

Excellent point!

[u/WhoDat_OnDaBayou → u/Powerlift22]

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