5 Best Automatic Pill Dispensers for Elderly Seniors 04.05.2022 · Type 3: Pill Cutter + Compartment. The last type of pill storage methods is the type built-in to a pill cutter. Some pill cutter and splicer tools will also feature a holding compartment that can contain pills before or after they have been split. However, these compartments usually only hold a couple of pills, making them not suitable for ...