a child - resistant compact for dispensing product on blister cards includes a first portion having a first panel hinged to a first clamp for capturing an end of a first blister card , and a second portion having a second panel hinged to a second clamp for capturing an end of a second blister card . the first and second clamps are connected to each other such that the first and second panels form a chamber for enclosing the blister cards . at least one child - resistant latch is on the periphery of the panels for opening one or both panels with respect to the clamps for access to the blister cards . the first and second portions of the compact preferably are of integrally molded plastic construction , either separate from or integrally with each other . the at least one chid - resistant latch preferably includes a first latch at an end of the compact opposite from the clamps and second latches on opposite sides of the compact , preferably requiring simultaneous activation to open the compact . the panels preferably include a guide adjacent to the first latch for aligning the panels as the compact is closed to facilitate interengagement of the latch elements on the panels .