Tablet Splitting: Inaccurate and Dangerous?

A new study published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing found that the common practice of tablet splitting can be both inaccurate and dangerous.

According to the study, more than a third of split tablets deviate from their recommended dosage by 15 percent or more. This is especially dangerous when dealing with medications that have a narrow margin between therapeutic and toxic doses.

The study's authors are calling on manufacturers to produce more dose options and liquid alternatives to make tablet splitting unnecessary.

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