Meidcations that should NOT be crushed
If a liquid formulation of a medication is not available, it is sometimes desirable to crush a medication for a patient who is experiencing difficulty swallowing tablets/capsules or has a nasogastric tube placed. However, crushing the tablet/capsule may be an unsafe practice due to the formulation or properties of some medications. The following is a partial list of medications that should not be crushed before administration:


