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A unit dose package formed from the combination of a flexible portion, preferably of paperboard, which houses unit dose materials, and a rigid molded plastic locking mechanism comprising a child resistant trigger release mechanism.

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1. A unit dose package comprisinga) a foldable portion formed as a series of continuous panels and comprising: (i) a top panel having an extension foldable in relation to the top panel; the extension having included thereon one or more blisters for holding unit dose materials; and the top panel and

1. A unit dose package comprisinga) a foldable portion formed as a series of continuous panels and comprising: (i) a top panel having an extension foldable in relation to the top panel; the extension having included thereon one or more blisters for holding unit dose materials; and the top panel and extension panel each having one or more slots near one edge thereof: (ii) a bottom panel foldably connected to the top panel and having a depression means located therein; (iii) a side panel foldably connected to the top panel and the bottom panel; and b) a molded locking element disposed on said foldable portion. 2. A unit dose package according to claim 1 further comprising a unit dose containing element disposed in or on said package.3. A unit dose package according to claim 1 wherein the molded plastic locking element comprises:a) a pair of side panels and a pair of end panels forming a rigid rectangular package frame; b) a frame base positioned parallel to and against the bottom panel of the paperboard portion to form a rigid tray; c) a slidable locking tongue within the tray; said locking tongue having located at one end a trigger mechanism, and having located at the other end a curved dowel; and d) a locking flap attached to one end panel of the package frame; said locking flap comprising a dependent tab protruding downward and perpendicularly therefrom and engageable with the curved dowel; wherein the depression means of the paperboard portion corresponds with the trigger mechanism of the molded plastic locking element; and the slots in the top panel and the extension panel of the paperboard portion cooperate to form a slot for passthrough of the dependent tab. 4. The unit dose package of claim 3 wherein the curved dowel comprises a lateral tab protruding perpendicularly therefrom, and the dependent tab of the locking flap further comprises a slot within said tab for engagement of the lateral tab.5. The unit dose package of claim 3 wherein the depression means is a button, notch, tab or cutout.6. The unit dose package of claim 3 wherein the trigger mechanism is a pull ring.7. A unit dose package according to claim 1, wherein the foldable portion is manufactured from paperboard or a foldable plastic material.8. A unit dose package according to claim 2, wherein the unit dose containing element is selected from the group consisting of blisters, pouches and foil inserts.9. A unit dose package according to claim 2, wherein one or more blisters are mounted on said foldable portion.10. A unit dose package according to claim 2 wherein the unit dose containing element is attached to said foldable portion.11. A unit dose package according to claim 10 wherein the unit dose containing element is mounted on one or more extensions of said top panel.12. A unit dose package according to claim 2 wherein the unit dose containing element is inserted into the package as a separate element when the package is in a folded and closed configuration.13. A unit dose package according to claim 1 wherein the molded locking element comprises:(a) a lock element including a frame, a slidable locking tongue and a locking flap: and (b) a lock release element. 14. A unit dose package according to claim 13 wherein the frame comprises panels forming a polygonal package frame, and a frame base that is defined to accommodate the locking tongue.15. A unit dose package according to claim 13 wherein the frame includes two side panels and two end panels connected to form a rectangular frame, the end panels being of lesser height and length in relation to the side panels; and wherein one of said end panels provides a point of attachment for the locking flap.16. A unit dose package according to claim 13 wherein the locking tongue is terminated at one end by a pull ring.17. A unit dose package according to claim 1 wherein the molded locking element is formed from a rigid plastic material and a flexible plastic material.18. The unit dose package of claim 7 wherein the paperboard is formed from C1S or C2S bleached or unbleached paperboard.19. The unit dose package of claim 7 wherein the paperboard is laminated with a polymeric material.