Immediate-Release Tablet Cutting Safety Questionnaire
Please complete this questionnaire to help assess your knowledge and practices regarding the safe cutting of immediate-release tablets.
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email Address
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example@example.com
What is your professional role?
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Please Select
Pharmacist
Physician
Nurse
Patient
Caregiver
Other
How often do you cut immediate-release tablets?
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
For what reasons do you cut immediate-release tablets? (Select all that apply)
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Dose adjustment
Swallowing difficulty
Cost savings
Availability of dosage forms
Other
Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements regarding tablet cutting.
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Rows
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
Cutting immediate-release tablets is generally safe.
1
2
3
4
5
I am confident in identifying tablets that can be safely cut.
6
7
8
9
10
I am aware of the risks associated with improper tablet cutting.
11
12
13
14
15
I have received adequate training or information on tablet cutting.
16
17
18
19
20
I always check if a tablet can be cut before doing so.
21
22
23
24
25
How do you usually cut immediate-release tablets?
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Tablet splitter/cutter
Knife or blade
By hand
I do not cut tablets
Other
Have you ever experienced or observed any of the following issues when cutting immediate-release tablets? (Select all that apply)
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Tablet crumbling or breaking unevenly
Dose inaccuracy
Loss of tablet pieces
Difficulty swallowing cut pieces
No issues encountered
Other
How important do you think it is to provide education about safe tablet cutting practices?
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Not important
1
2
3
4
Very important
5
1 is Not important, 5 is Very important
Where do you get your information about tablet cutting safety? (Select all that apply)
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Pharmacist
Physician
Medication leaflet
Online resources
Other
Please share any additional comments or suggestions regarding the safe cutting of immediate-release tablets.
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