Cut to the Chase About Whether It’s Okay to Cut Patches

March 2025

Dangerous errors with transdermal patches are still occurring.

It may be tempting to cut a patch in half...to provide a lower dose for smaller patients. But in some cases, cutting a patch can be fatal.

Take steps to help patients and caregivers use patches safely.

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Table of Contents

Diabetes Help Ensure Safe Dispensing of Diabetes Meds
Transdermal Patches Cut to the Chase About Whether It’s Okay to Cut Patches
Substance Use Disorder Break Down Barriers to Dispensing Buprenorphine for OUD
Iron Get the Scoop on Ferric Maltol for Iron Deficiency
Antipsychotics Learn About Metformin for Antipsychotic-Induced Weight Gain
Pneumonia Help Put a “CAP” on Rising Pneumonia Rates
Nutrition Be Familiar With Nutrition Tips for GLP-1 Agonist Users
NatMed Spotlight Emphasize Safety Concerns With Kratom