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Concerns regarding tablet splitting: a systematic review.

Saran AK, Holden NA, Garrison SR. Concerns regarding tablet splitting: a systematic review. BJGP Open. 2022;6(3):BJGPO.2022.0001. doi:10.3399/bjgpo.2022.0001.

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December 7, 2022
Saran AK, Holden NA, Garrison SR. BJGP Open. 2022;6(3):BJGPO.2022.0001.
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Tablet-splitting may introduce patient safety risks, such as unpredictable dosing. This systematic review and qualitative synthesis did not identify substantive evidence to support tablet-splitting concerns, with the exception of sustained-release tablets and use by older adults who may struggle to split tablets due to physical limitations.

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Saran AK, Holden NA, Garrison SR. Concerns regarding tablet splitting: a systematic review. BJGP Open. 2022;6(3):BJGPO.2022.0001. doi:10.3399/bjgpo.2022.0001.