A Pharmacist Explains Why You Should Be Careful About Cutting Pills in Half

Playing This Is Why You Should Never Cut Your Pills in Half Unless They're Scored

This Is Why You Should Never Cut Your Pills in Half Unless They're Scored Aired June 23, 2017

Taking medicine isn’t necessarily the greatest part of anyone’s week, but chances are it’s pretty important.

Doctor of Pharmacy, Stacia Woodcock stopped by to correct 3 common “oops” you’re-doing-it-wrong medicine moments.

Like, cutting pills in half -- Dr. Woodcock says you should never cut your pills in half unless they're scored (i.e., there’s an indented line down the center of the pill).

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