Posted by JohnB on May 20, 2000, at 16:10:24
In reply to Pill Splitting saves $$, but do it right, posted by JohnB on May 3, 2000, at 2:39:24
> This from Consumer Reports on Health, January 2000, which I have summarized:
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> 1. Since many drugs are priced about the same regardless of strength, splitting a double-dose pill can result in up to a 50% saving.
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> 2. You need to know how to do it and when it is appropriate.
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> 3. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which kind of pills SHOULD NOT be split, ie., for instance, time-release meds; and pills with enteric coatings designed to keep them from dissolving in the stomach.
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> 4. Most drugstores offer $5 pill splitters, which are usually better that using a knife.
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> 5. Pill splitting is not 100% accurate, so forget about it if your doctor says your medication requires a precise dosage.
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> 6. Example of Cost Saving: (dd = double dose)
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> Celexa 20mg x 30 days = $58; If dd split = $30
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> Zoloft 50mg x 30 days = $65; If dd split = $33
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> Paxil 20mg x 30 days =$65; If dd split = $36And of course many meds come already scored so that they break in half easily. -JB
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