How To Reduce Label Cost

Money Saving Ideas

1. Order a large quantity of "generic" booklet labels with the intention of variable coding in smaller batches. Here's an example. You need a 100,000 labels for a study; each packaging run being 25,000. Instead of running 4 runs of 25,000 booklet labels with coding, you run 100,000 booklets labels without codes. We store the "generic" booklet labels for free in our warehouse. When you are ready, we print the codes on the cover and ship them out. This strategy saves a minimum of 50% and frequently much more. Printing the codes on warehoused booklet labels is faster on the 3 additional runs.

2. Put all your languages into one booklet label rather than having individual single ply runs. This simplifies the project an reduces inventory.

3. Use (Pi) Labels® instead of booklet labels for studies with fewer multiple languages. (Pi) Labels® are less expensive and produced faster than booklet labels. (Pi) Labels® wrap around your product.

4. Use foldout labels rather than glued or stapled booklet labels. Foldouts are less expensive to product because there are fewer steps to make them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most effective way to reduce clinical label costs?

Ordering a large quantity of generic (non-coded) booklet labels warehoused at BCL and adding variable codes in smaller batches can reduce costs by 50% or more.

Can combining languages into one booklet label save money?

Yes. Consolidating all languages into a single booklet label simplifies production and reduces total inventory, lowering cost per unit.

Are Pi Labels® cheaper than booklet labels?

Yes. For studies with fewer required languages, Pi Labels® are typically less expensive and faster to produce than booklet labels.

Do foldout labels cost less than stapled booklet labels?

Yes. Foldout labels have fewer production steps than glued or stapled booklet labels, making them a more economical option for some applications.

Can BCL help design a label strategy to fit our budget?

Absolutely. We enjoy finding creative cost-saving solutions and will review your study parameters to recommend the most cost-effective label approach.