“…Concern that splitting could pulverise (turn to powder) a meaningful proportion of the tablet was raised in 29 articles. 1 , 2 , 9 , 13 , 28 , 29 , 31 , 34 , 43 , 46 , 50 , 57 , 72 , 74 , 77 , 81 , 82 , 92 , 101 , 110 , 118 , 121 , 122 , 124 , 125 , 128 , 133 , 134 , 137 The resulting loss of mass could potentially lead to incorrect dosage, and contamination/health concerns for those unwittingly exposed to the residue. 72 , 121 , 128 If tablets fragment to a large degree they may even need to be discarded, leading to increased healthcare costs.…”