[Crushing or opening medication: what practices, what risks?] / Écrasement ou ouverture des médicaments : quelles pratiques, quels risques ?

The practice of crushing tablets or opening up capsules to be taken orally, when it is not prescribed, can affect the efficacy of a treatment, or even cause an adverse event. A survey carried out in 2016 revealed that this is a common practice, especially among elderly people. However, alternative forms exist and can be prescribed.