What medications can be crushed? A guide to safe medication practices
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According to studies, older adults and those in long-term care settings frequently experience dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, which leads many to consider crushing medications. Understanding **what medications can be crushed** is a critical safety consideration to prevent serious harm and ensure the medicine works as intended. Crushing the wrong medication can lead to dangerous consequences, including ineffective treatment, or tissue irritation.
