This is a Christmas present that I made and, ideally, I would have found slightly larger and more flexible little pouches for my Emergency kits for many of the ladies in my life. However, I was on a budget so I wanted to get the best deal and the most interesting cases I could find. These were purchased for $2 each from the Gift Center in San Francisco and worked out pretty well and everyone really seemed to enjoy their kit that I picked for their personalities. I use mine ALL the TIME and have received a lot of positive feedback about this gift. 
I went to Costco to purchase different types of medicine such as Ibprofen, Benedryl, Pepcid AC, cough drops, Zicam and Tylenol PM and alcohol swabs. I bought mini plastic baggies and earring backs from the Gift Center. I got mini tampons, listerine strips and mini floss/toothbrushes from CVS. And at Target I found the bobby pins, tweezers, a few mini mirrors (I tied them on the outside), bandaids with neosporin in them, mini plastic hair ties and regular hair ties. Lastly, I got these soap packets (they didnt fit and were gifted on the side) and tiny nail files from Pier One.
Then I just split everything up and was sure to label each different baggie with the drug, the mg and instructions for taking it. I also made a little checklist and note of what was included so people are able to keep track of when they need refills. Be sure to emphasize if you put any nighttime meds in there!
Here is what MINE looks like, which has the ideal pouch because I got this idea from a similar one that my boyfriend's mom got me for my birthday from Sephora, but I added all the meds and bandaids and whatnot. If I had enough space I would have included a lipgloss, eyeliner, sewing kit and mascara. Some people also received condoms and/or lighters :)
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