whether it's okay to cut patches in half

July 1998

We're often asked whether it's okay to cut patches in half.

For example, to reduce the dose of Catapres-TTS for a child withADHD. Or to save money by cutting high-dose nicotine patches in half.

Manufacturers DON'T recommend cutting patches. They haveobvious legal and financial reservations.

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Table of Contents

drug interactions are in the news again
Women's Health Prometrium, the first commercially available form of ORAL micronized progesterone
Pediatrics shorter course of antibiotics for uncomplicated ear infections
Hepatitis C Rebetron, a new combination treatment for chronic hepatitis C
Vitamin E seems to reduce the risk of prostate cancer
7-keto DHEA
Diabetes replacing SureStep meters made before August '97
Diabetes what diabetes products and educational services will be covered
Cardiology two new IV platelet inhibitors
the best way to prevent and treat mosquito bites
Neurology & Pain aspartame (Nutrasweet, Equal) for arthritic pain
Transdermal Patches whether it's okay to cut patches in half
Gastroenterology Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) reduces gas odor
Practice paying pharmacies $10 for getting a patient to bring in their recalled EpiPens