Jun 20, 2012. /Lesprom Network/. MeadWestvaco Corp. introduced Shellpak® Renew, a new package designed to meet patient and pharmacist needs, as the company said in a press release received by Lesprom Network. The package, which will launch at more than 3,600 Walmart pharmacies this summer, features a tear-resistant, recyclable outer carton, an easy-slide blister and an integrated calendar for patients to easily track their medications. “Medications prepackaged in Shellpak Renew make dispensing medications quicker and easier so that our pharmacists can spend more time counseling our patients, including providing instructions on how to take their medications,” said Sandy Kinsey, vice president, Pharmacy Merchandising at Walmart Stores. “In addition, the calendarized packaging helps reinforce to our customers how to take their medications safely and effectively for the best outcome.” Shellpak Renew is based on MWV’s original Shellpak design, and was developed based on feedback from pharmacists and patients. The new sustainable and easy-to-use Shellpak Renew packaging has a smaller footprint requiring less shelf space. The outer carton is made of MWV’s Natralock®, an environmentally-friendly paperboard-based packaging solution that maximizes the use of recyclable materials and minimizes waste. The package also contains enhanced adherence features, including color-coded spine labels to help distinguish among drugs and easy-open, child-resistant push buttons. In addition to Walmart, Shellpak Renew is currently being used in nearly 2,000 other retail pharmacies across the country. MeadWestvaco Corporation (MWV), provides packaging solutions to many of the world’s most-admired brands in the healthcare, beauty and personal care, food, beverage, and home and garden industries.